Culver Lake Fest Begins Today

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

The annual Culver Lake Fest celebration begins today with events beginning at 4 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Park.

This year’s Grand Marshal of the parade is Elisabeth Davis. She will be 100 this year and she continues to work in the office at Culver Military Academy. She’s been working there since 1936. Yes, Elisabeth Davis has been employed one of Culver’s largest employers for 81 years. According to an article dedicated to Mrs. Davis’ rich history in in the Culver Lake Fest guide, Jeff Kenney writes that she attended school in Culver and took typing and shorthand which helped her gain employment at Culver Military Academy.

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Culver Town Officials to Strictly Enforce Smoking Ban at Culver Beach

Posted on Author Anita Goodan
 

The Culver Town Council members addressed the issue of smoking at the Culver Town Park and beach when they met Tuesday night.

Park Superintendent Anna Campbell said the ban is difficult to enforce. She does mention to violators that smoking is prohibited, but the authority is not always met with compliance. She noted that there are several posted signs that warn residents that smoking is prohibited at the Culver Town Park and beach. A call will be made to police officers if residents are not complying with the ordinance or if there are threatening circumstances. But for those smokers out, if you´re facing a drug test, you can find Whizzinator for sale here.

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Three Arrested for Dealing Heroin

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

A traffic stop in Knox on Tuesday morning resulted in the arrest of three Knox residents for allegedly dealing heroin.

Knox City Police officers performed the stop at the Marathon gas station at Lake Street and U.S. 35. Police say during the traffic stop they witnessed James R. Landrum, Jr., 29, attempt to hide items underneath the back seat as he was exiting the vehicle.

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Culver Movie Theater Proposals Headed to the CRC

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

The Culver Town Council discussed the purchase of the Culver Movie Theater and received two proposals that will give the council and the Culver Redevelopment Commission a better idea of what to expect in terms of costs.

Town Manager Jonathan Leist presented proposals from the Troyer Group and SRKM that he said include plans for a public meeting to gather comments on the uses for the theater, a preliminary project budget for outlaying the capital costs for repairs on the building, a structural engineering assessment of the building, and a basic outline for a business plan with annual expenses versus revenue expenses for whatever concept may occupy the building.

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Hamlet Town Council Approves Funding for Community Crossings Grant

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

The Hamlet Town Council finalized a project to be submitted for grant funding from the state.

The board members voted to approve an alternate drainage plan on Starke Street from Plymouth Street to U.S. 30. Standing water on portions of that road breaks down the road surface and creates a traffic hazard. Plans include the installation of a simple drainage system to alleviate the issues and paving of that road. Sidewalks, curbs and gutters could be added in a different project.

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