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Owner seeks permit to demolish former Sears building, three others on E. Main St.

by Apr 5, 2016
After historic status causes snag for development plans, the owner of the former Sears, Roebuck building on East Main Street files an application for a demolition permit.

Downtown landlord inks deal with developer for former Sears site and three other East Main Street buildings

by Jul 17, 2015
The owner of the old Sears building and three smaller buildings adjacent to it has signed a contract to sell the properties to a developer with plans to construct a five-story apartment building on the site.

Condemnation draws support and criticism, as property owner says he’s poised to ink deal with developer

by Jul 6, 2015
The prospect of using condemnation to acquire some Main Street properties sought by a developer proposing to build a mixed-use, five-story building has at...