Aspermont says goodbye to decaying icon

Owners speak out about the site’s future

Equipment operator and contributor to the City of Aspermont's cleanup project, Michael Mims looks on as workers demolish one of the city's largest dilapidated structures on Monday. (PHOTO BY JEFFHURT)
Equipment operator and contributor to the City of Aspermont's cleanup project, Michael Mims looks on as workers demolish one of the city's largest dilapidated structures on Monday. (PHOTO BY JEFFHURT)

After a later start than anticipated due to concerns stemming from last week’s city council meeting, demolition of the house on Aspermont’s southern end — along with two other properties — proceeded on Monday with the owner giving assurances to the community about the property’s future.

Work crews and heavy machinery operated through the day on Monday to demolish three properties along the city’s m…