The Sears building in downtown Ashland may soon have a new owner…and a new purpose. The DailyPress reports Mark Gutteter, a well known developer in is purchasing the building and wants to turn it into a mixed use facility. Gutteter, who owns the Deepwater Grille, the Cobblestone Hotel and several other properties around town hopes to bring another appliance store to the space, as well having office space in the 15,000 square foot building. Gutteter has said Ashland holds a special place in his heart and hopes to make room for entrepreneurs like himself and bring jobs to the area.