Economy Section :: Page 52

• Village affordable housing project elicits community support, concerns

  By Megan BachmanMarch 10, 2011

  In a discussion of a proposed affordable housing development at Village Council’s Feb. 22 meeting, some villagers spoke in support of the potential public/private partnership to build four permanently-affordable homes.

• Solar farm discussion continues

  By Megan BachmanMarch 6, 2011

  

  The Village is exploring the technical requirements for a 2 to 5 megawatt solar photovoltaic array that may be built in the Village. In a conference call this week, plans were made to study the Village’s electric distribution system before Council discusses SolarVision’s proposal at its March 22 meeting.

• ‘Tuna’ for laughs, to support theater

  By Kelsey CundiffMarch 3, 2011

  

  Due to recent cuts in the school district budget, some students have chosen to use their senior projects as a way to give back to programs that have been important to them, and that now face decreased funding.

• Bit of ‘Heaven’ right here, right now

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Heaven On Earth Emporium, the most recent retail store to open downtown, is filled with both the unique and the functional.

• Friends plans to sell Barr property

  By Lauren HeatonFebruary 24, 2011

  This week a Friends Care Community task force announced plans to sell the Barr property, which the Morgan Family Foundation had gifted to the care center in November.

• New business on Stutzman site

  By Diane Chiddister

  Village Council at its Feb. 7 meeting unanimously approved entering into a lease with villager Mitchell George for a new business located at the former site of Stutzman’s Nursery on U.S. 68 North.

• New store promises ‘heaven on earth’

  By Megan BachmanFebruary 22, 2011

  

  Heaven On Earth Emporium, recently opened in the space vacated by Basho Apparel, is filled with a great variety of products for tourists and locals. See photos of the new shop.

• Affordable housing solutions elsewhere—Creativity and communication is key

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 10, 2011

  As the News winds down its series on affordable housing, it seems appropriate to look at other communities that have taken steps toward addressing a need for affordable housing.

• Local businesses try harder when village economy slows

  By Megan BachmanFebruary 3, 2011

  In the midst of a continuing national recession, business at most downtown merchants remained steady or slightly down in 2010.

• Boogie down to support CJ’s

  By Megan BachmanJanuary 27, 2011

  

  To keep CJ’s Southern Cookin’ from closing its doors, a local band is reviving the rent party tradition to solicit community support for the financially ailing restaurant.