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 readingNo Further Appeals Filed in City Tavern Case in Culver
No other court paperwork has been filed in the unsafe building case involving the Town of Culver and Scotty Van Hawk and the 27 Group, owner of the former City Tavern building.
Continue readingCity Tavern Building Demolition Order Affirmed by Court of Appeals
The removal of what’s left of the former City Tavern Building can finally proceed, following a lengthy legal battle. Town Attorney Jim Clevenger shared the Indiana Court of Appeals’ finding during Tuesday’s town council meeting.
“A 24-page public opinion on our case, ‘Culver versus The 27 Group and Mr. Scotty VanHawk,’ and the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court order for demolition!” Clevenger announced.
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 readingIndiana State Fire Marshal’s Office Still Working on Official Cause of Culver Fire
Officials from the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office are still collecting evidence in the fire that destroyed the former City Tavern building in Culver.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Receives Update on Court Process with Former City Tavern Building
The Indiana Court of Appeals determined that oral arguments will be heard in the case of the Town of Culver vs Scotty Van Hawk and the 27 Group, the owner of the old City Tavern Building at 415 Lakeshore Drive.
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