Debate over dilpidated building seems to ended in peace
It looks like the turmoil over an abandoned building in downtown Crofton is on its way to being resolved, following the Monday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Crofton city council.
It appears an agreement between the building’s owner, former resident Dennis Mines, and Great Plains Communications, whose Crofton headquarters are located immediately north of the building, has been reached for Great Plains to purchase the property.
City attorney Dale Riesberg asked the council’s patience for the next three months as the purchase is completed. The agreemen will not only transfer ownership of the property to the phone company, but will set in motion activity that will result in the demolition of the building. Riesberg suggested the council table any action pertaining to the building to its May 2007 meeting, at which time, the matter will have been taken care of.
Journal on 02.18.07 @ 02:22 PM CST [more..]
Grant would pay for proposed "safe to school' trail
With the idea being to provide a safe environment for children walking to and from school, the city council of Crofton agreed to serve as the sponsoring entity for a grant application being organized by a committee of residents.
The Safe To School Trail committee has been discussing a citywide walking trail for the last few months, in anticipation of applying for a grant that would pay 100 percent of the costs to construct such a trail. The program provides funds for communities to build trails or sidewalks that would give children a safe path when walking to and from school.
Journal on 02.18.07 @ 02:21 PM CST [more..]
Crofton could be home to a semi-pro football team
Semi-professional football in the city of Crofton may be a distinct possibility this summer.
The Northeast Nebraska Thunderbirds, a group of 60 semi-professional football athletes, are looking for a home field. Previously, the team had its base in Norfolk.
Journal on 02.18.07 @ 02:21 PM CST [more..]
