Aren't we glad that we paid for new store fronts to be installed along Central on the consistently vacant buildings? Will we be replacing them down the road, even before tenants are found? Buck's Cafe(formerly known as the Anchor) was the only dining location--it is actually pretty good and a decent place. Try it out! Even the other bars are gone.

 

The Sorg Opera House was particularly depressing. The companion storefronts were even worse. The former Rose Furniture location may well have to come down next.  For an area touted as an "Arts district" there was  nothing outside of Beau Verre and a small Chris Walden presence. The Thatcher properties were un-characteristically unkept. The "Bright Future" doesn't seem to be any time soon.

 

I would expect Mr.Michel to be the perfect choice for KMB and their donated office space within the city building. Congrats to Ms.Hall for her service and new position. A very nice lady.

 

The Historical Society is obviously on it's last legs in it's current form. What can Mr.Wilson do other than seek new funding? MCF or other foundations? I doubt that the record-keeping organizational situation will get govt.funding.

 

They should take a bull dozer and start at the railroad tracks and go west! Our downtown area is dirty and and down right fowl! Hell Franklin looks better! The City Manager, and everyone under her including Uncle Sammy, and and all the others that are paid, except for the police and fire chief need to go. That also includes Auntie Ann and her MMF'ers. Next everyone on city council. We are in deep trouble folks, and these people aint gettin it done, I dont care how new they are!

 

Those of us that remember the good days and can remember a downtown would like this community ro get better!! We have a Mall? Not.

 

They all need to go!!!!