Dog ordinance doesn’t pass sniff test
During city council’s Public Comments on August 13, Laurel Owen spoke about a “derelict, unoccupied house with dogs in distress in cages on the...
CAPC, Chamber Visitor Guide wedding off
At the August 8 City Advertising and Promotion Commission meeting, Executive Director Mike Maloney guided commissioners through the draft of a proposed agreement with...
CAPC grapples with entertainment budget
Finance Director Rick Bright said last Wednesday he did not see problems with handling the City Advertising and Promotion Commission budget for the rest...
Budget understanding made easier
At a specially convened budget workshop Monday, city council was presented with a detailed 45-page document of graphs and charts comparing general fund data...
Ups and downs of an elevator
“We ran into some issues,” Mayor Butch Berry said Monday, referring to council’s plan to rehab and meet in the Aud basement. He said...
Got room in your home for two houses?
Some magical little houses are looking for a temporary home. During the May production of Willo Mancifoot the Musical, sets created by Marvin Jonason...
City house cleaning
Council approved three resolutions on Monday allowing the city to get rid of outdated equipment. Res. 733 authorizes Mayor Butch Berry to donate outdated...
Brouhaha over fees finds accord
Ord. 2269 was approved on its third reading Monday evening, specifying that ordinances related only to the Land Use Plan, the Community Facilities Plan,...
Damage claim delayed
At the end of Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Butch Berry said that Larry Burkett claimed an overhanging limb on Mountain Street knocked off the...
Magick Festival coming soon
If you’re a fan of magic and illusion, Gathering Mountain: Festival of Magick will have plenty “Wow!” moments to make the weekend one to...