Nearly five years after the partial collapse of the Sportsman’s Bar and Grill, what’s left of the structure continues to cause headaches for the Town of Monterey. The town council recently sent a letter to the Pulaski County Commissioners.
Continue readingMonterey Council Officially Agrees Not to Hold Town Convention, Due to Lack of Contested Races
Monterey has officially called off its town convention. With no contested races this year, the town council passed a resolution Monday, formally stating that no convention will be held, according to Council President Doug Denton.
Continue readingSeveral Elected Officials Unopposed Heading into Final Week of Candidate Filing
With less than a week left for candidates to file to run in the May primary, many incumbents remain unopposed. As of Friday afternoon, the only local contested race was for Knox clerk-treasurer. Colleen Hodge and Cyndi Mann-Kidder are vying for the Democratic Party nomination, according to the Starke County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent Jeff Houston is not seeking another term.
Continue readingMonterey Seeks Help from Pulaski County, after Sportsman’s Rubble Encroaches on Street
More than two years after the collapse of the Sportsman’s Bar and Grill in Monterey, some of the rubble still hasn’t been cleaned up. Continue reading
Monterey Official Hopeful Downtown Streets Can Reopen
A new fence around a collapsed building in downtown Monterey should be in place by this evening. Monterey Town Councilman Doug Denton says the Pulaski County Building Inspector advised a chain link-type fence will be placed around the rubble from the former Sportsman’s Lounge at the southeast corner of Main and Walnut Streets. Continue reading