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Nickel Plate Trail Getting Extension Through Rochester After 11 years
ROCHESTER — Those using the Nickel Plate Trail in Fulton County may travel further on it in the future. Rochester recently approved a bid by E&B Paving to extend the trail approximately eight-tenths of a mile from its current end at a gazebo near Wabash Avenue to the trail running by the Round Barn Golf Club along Ninth Street.
Ribbon Cutting for Second Pop-Up Store in Knox Held
The City of Knox held a ribbon cutting and open house downtown Wednesday for their second pop-up store. In a previous Knox City Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok announced a second pop-up store would be opening at 6 North Main Street. He stated the pop-up store will offer low cost start up fees to small businesses with the hope of giving them a head start in becoming successful. It was noted this program is designed to attract small businesses and create retail shopping in downtown Knox. Business owners will have an opportunity to sell and showcase products and services of interest to area residents and tourists.
Knox Board of Public Works Updated on Storm Clean Up Efforts
The Knox Board of Public Works heard an update on clean up efforts from recent storm damage during their meeting Wednesday. City of Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg announced his department had 92 dump truck loads of debris cleaned up from the storm. It was noted they had finished their clean up effort on Tuesday. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok thanked the street department for their effort in cleaning up the debris swiftly. He stated the work that went in last week can not go unnoticed.
Museum Fun Day Saturday, July 27
ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Historical Society is holding a Museum Fun Day from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The museum is located at 37 E. 375N, Rochester. This will give members and public the opportunity to learn more about the museum with tours of the buildings in the Living History Village. Food will be available from 2-3 p.m. for members and 3-6 p.m. for the general public.
Culver Community School Board Discusses Cell Phone, Attendance Policy
The Culver Community School Board members took time during their meeting Monday, July 15 to discuss cell phone and attendance policy changes. Superintendent Karen Shuman explained that the cell phone policy will be that students will not possess cell phones during instructional time. Students in grades 9-12 may use cell phones in between classes and during lunch. Students may use cell phones after school. Shuman said bus drivers may allow students to use cell phones on the bus at the driver’s discretion.
Culver Redevelopment Commission, Culver Town Council to Meet Today
The Culver Redevelopment Commission members will meet tonight where they will receive an update concerning The Dunes housing project. The commission members will also discuss train depot repairs and get a briefing from Park Superintendent Amber Cowell about the Culver Lake Fest that occurred over the weekend. The Culver Redevelopment...
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