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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
2
Huron County Commissioners and State Representative Ethel Swanbeck discussed revenue sources at an informal Monday meeting. They highlighted property taxes, welfare demands, education funding, and a possible state-wide income tax while previewing legislative priorities for the upcoming session.
County officials meet with State Representative Ethel Swanbeck to outline Huron County airport needs and seek state funding. An initial plan cites a $100,000 expansion including lighting and buildings with $50,000 eligible. next steps include meeting with Norman Crabtree to define uses.
New London initiates a 1968 construction drive adding 15 classrooms and an all purpose room at the school and a 14 bed upgrade with a diagnostic center at the hospital. Water system expansion funded by a 1966 bond includes 10 inch mains and new lines to West Main Street. Storm sewers are planned and housing projects for low income and elderly await federal approval by the Huron Metropolitan Housing Authority.
The annual mayoral report outlines 1968 actions in New London including fire siren fixes, Recreation Center upgrades, street lighting, water line improvements, park closures, and tax exemptions. It details monthly items from January through December, such as annexation efforts, weed control, mosquito spraying, new police car, hydrants, and the purchase of a fire station site on South Main Street.
UPI subscription note lists rates for Norwalk Milan Monroeville Wakeman North Fairfield Greenwich New London Willard and rural areas 45 per week. By mail in Huron and Erie Counties and rural areas with no carrier service 15 per year, elsewhere in the US 23 40 per year. Mail subscriptions payable in advance.
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