Mike Kuhle

Editor’s note: The following is a letter written by Worthington’s current mayor to Shopko Chief Operating Officer Jim DePaul as an appeal to keep the Worthington location open. Mr. DePaul,

Last week’s news that Worthington’s Shopko has been designated for closure in May only reinforces what many people already feel is obvious: further economic development in this community is sorely needed.

WORTHINGTON — A second reading of a proposal to change the zoning of a parcel of land across from Olson Park failed to receive approval during Monday night’s Worthington City Council meeting. The council invited members of the community to express their opinions regarding rezoning...

WORTHINGTON — A rezoning of property across from Olson Park was approved during Monday’s Worthington City Council meeting. The Worthington Planning Commission had voted 3-2 during its Jan. 2 meeting to recommend the rezoning of the property. Monday’s council action came on a...

WORTHINGTON — A diplomat from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be paying a visit to Worthington later this month, and city officials are eager for what they hope represents the start of a fruitful relationship.

WORTHINGTON — Two walk-in coolers and several pieces of display shelving remain in the former Worthington Municipal Liquor Store location, and city staff sought direction from the Worthington City Council Monday night on selling the surplus property.

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council moved Wednesday to increase its stormwater utility base rate by approximately 4.6 percent in 2019. As an effect of the increase, the base residential stormwater utility rate will be $276, a $12 annual increase from 2018’s rate. According...