No “video gaming cafés” will be approved in Woodstock, according to revised licensing rules approved by the City Council.But nobody seems to know exactly how to define such a business.Like […]
Members of the Woodstock City Council were not exactly sure what they did in an emergency meeting Sunday afternoon. They just knew they had to do it.“It’s a do or […]
Mixin Mingle’s request for a video gambling license has been formally postponed until city officials revise the city ordinance regarding all such permits.The event venue at 124 Cass St. has […]
Two weeks after discussing options for a reorganized city government, the Woodstock City Council is scheduled Tuesday night to consider approving the addition of three new executive director positions, two […]
Just a week after deciding to lift the cap of 25 video gambling licenses in Woodstock, the City Council started the process of pushing it to 27.In a 7-0 vote […]
Mayor Mike Turner was hesitant to guess how many local businesses would be offering video gambling five years from now.But he is sure it will be more than 25.That was […]
Overhead lights have been strung above the tables, chairs, and umbrellas that now fill Benton Street outside several bars and restaurants north of Judd Street.But while street-level dining outside has […]
The Woodstock City Council is expected later this month to consider revamping city ordinance to increase the number of video gambling licenses in the city.Mayor Mike Turner, who mentioned the […]
New apartment complex, boardwalk rules, video gaming approved after discussion
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