City at a crossroads, waiting for direction on historic theater

DANVILLE – Although events are scheduled in the adjacent Palace Park, the Vermilion Heritage Foundation is closing the Fischer Theater and taking a wait-and-see attitude about its future for now.

"The mayor asked for time to examine the potential for city ownership of the building," said John Dreher, board president. "I have not heard back from him at this point."

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