First visible sign of changes in the Old Courthouse project will be landscaping work. The grassy area at the northwest corner of Johnson and Jackson streets will be dug up to allow an additional patio for outside dining by Public House customers. “They believe it to be crucial to them making a good recovery,” City […]
Plans for new uses of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House could be ready for City Council review next month. Even though occupancy by new tenants is probably still two years away, City Planner Darrell Moore told council members last week that they should have more remodeling specifics to look at in March. Architect Gary […]
Four proposals to make use of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House brought a generally enthusiastic response during the first public airing of the plans. Members of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission last week reviewed details of those proposals – and a fifth late submission – for more than two hours. Despite […]
Local businesses have long partnered with Christmas Clearing House by providing places for volunteers to collect donations. This year, they’re helping out in a new way, selling products to benefit the holiday charity. Public House of Woodstock, 101 N. Johnson St., Rendezvous Bistro, 2400 Lake Shore Drive and D.C. Cobb’s, 226 Main St., will have […]
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