The recent sale of 415 Lakeshore Drive could help jumpstart an unsafe building fund for the Town of Culver. The town had to tear down what was left of the former City Tavern building after a fire in October of 2019. The proceeds from last month’s sheriff’s sale will reimburse the town’s demolition costs and other charges.
Continue readingOral Arguments Still Set on Unsafe Building Appeal Concerning Culver Building
Oral arguments in an appeal concerning the former City Tavern Building in Culver are still set to occur on Monday, Oct. 28.
Continue readingNorth Judson Finalizes Payments for Demolition of 205 and 207 Lane Street
205 and 207 Lane Street Demolished
Demolition Begins on Partially Collapsed Downtown North Judson Building
North Judson Council to Meet Monday to Open Demolition Bids for Partially Collapsed Building
North Judson Council Requests Emergency Court Hearing, Amid Fears of Building Collapse
A downtown North Judson building is on the verge of collapsing. That’s what Town Attorney Justin Schramm told the town council Thursday. Council members met for an emergency session, after neighbors reported that a portion of the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street had collapsed in on itself earlier in the day. Continue reading
Downtown North Judson Building Demolition Delayed by Legal Action
The demolition of a Downtown North Judson building appears to be on hold. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Consider Cumulative Capital Development Fund, Demolition Bid
North Judson residents will have the chance to weigh in on a proposed tax increase during tonight’s town council meeting. A public hearing is scheduled on the reestablishment of the town’s cumulative capital development fund. Continue reading
North Judson Accepts Demolition Bids for Downtown Building
Plans are moving ahead for the demolition of a Downtown North Judson building. Continue reading
North Judson Looking for Demolition, Mowing Contractors
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with the demolition of a downtown building, but so far no one has expressed interest in doing the work. Town officials decided to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street after they determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
Demolition Planned for Downtown North Judson Building
A dilapidated downtown North Judson building may soon be heading for demolition. The building at 205 and 207 Lane Street was found last year to have numerous safety violations, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Continue reading
North Judson Proceeds with Legal Action Over Downtown Building
Legal action continues over a downtown North Judson building. The town sued the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street, after town officials determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
North Judson Takes Legal Action Over Unsafe Properties
The Town of North Judson is proceeding with legal action over a couple properties deemed to be unsafe. A legal notice has been published that the town is suing the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street. Continue reading
North Judson Council Happy with Progress at Downtown Building
While the Town of North Judson is looking to crack down on unsafe buildings, the town council says it’s happy with the progress being made at one property. The owner of 214 Lane Street gave an update to the town council Monday. Continue reading
North Judson Council Demands Cleanup of Jones Street Property
The North Judson Town Council continues to demand improvements on properties deemed unsafe. During Monday’s meeting, the owner of 302 Jones Street was given 30 days to clean up the property’s garage and yard areas. Continue reading
North Judson Making Progress on Unsafe Building, Railroad Lease Agreement
A few ongoing legal issues were discussed during Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Town Attorney Rachel Arndt is taking steps concerning a downtown building the town believes is unsafe. Continue reading
North Judson Plans Legal Action over Condition of Downtown Building
The Town of North Judson plans to move forward with legal action over a downtown building deemed to be unsafe. During the previous council meeting, the town scheduled a walk-through of Doug Cassel’s building to determine whether safety concerns had been addressed. But North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says that when the time for the walk-through came, Cassel refused to allow town officials inside. Continue reading
North Judson Demands Safety Improvements to Downtown Building
The condition of a Downtown North Judson building is leading the town council to consider taking action. The town council has been urging Doug Cassel to fix several items deemed to be safety hazards at his building, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Continue reading
North Judson Taking Steps to Improve Unsafe Buildings
The Town of North Judson is continuing with its efforts to try to bring buildings in the town up to a good state of repair. Two potentially unsafe buildings were discussed during Monday’s town council meeting. Continue reading