Contention over Norwalk charter and mayoral plan surfaces
In Norwalk, debate centers on a proposed charter change with speakers such as Griffiths and Fish urging or opposing a strong mayor model. Critics worry a part time mayor lacks qualifications while council members fear constraints from voter will.
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Paul Robinson
Fish
Steve Mullenix
Wise Says He Lied About Selling City Manager Idea
Norwalk Charter Commission member Donald Wise admitted Tuesday that he lied when saying city employees could be sold on a city manager. The exchange followed debates on strong mayor versus city manager government with comments from James Londot and others about emotion versus logic, and concerns employees fear a potential dictatorial manager and turnover. Wise defended sparking discussion, while others cited polling and staff pushback as reasons to preserve the current form.
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Norwalk
Griffiths
Fish
James London
Donald Wise
Norwalk Charter Commission
Fred Stein
Wise
Stein
James Londot
Commission
Londot
Ray Flanagan
William Dreyer
Harlan Dible
Runaway Truck Slams Car Near Concrete Plant
A Jennings Ready Mix truck rolled downhill at the plant on Water Street and struck Raymond Boyer’s car in a Wakeman parking lot after its emergency brake allegedly vibrated loose. Separately, Mrs More’s car collided with Mrs French’s on Bank Street and Woodlawn Avenue causing front and side damage.
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Jennings Ready Mix
Woodlawn Ave
Water Street
Jack Br.kullman, Jr
Hawthorne Dr
Raymond M. Boyer
Wakeman
Bank Street
Woodlawn Avenue
John More
Harkness St
Lost pet ad urged to call for return
Don’t rely on luck. place a Lost pet advertisement in Classified. Call 662 4241 now to report and assist in finding your missing animal.
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Jacqueline
Connie
Classified
Police Donate 200 To Norwalk Senior Center
Members of the Norwalk Fraternal Order of Police presented a 200 donation to the Senior Center. Police Chief Lawrence Hilson delivered the check. Center officials plan to fund trips to the Ohio State Fair in August and Canal Fulton in September and expressed gratitude for community support.
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Fop
Clarence Shays
Woodlawn Ave
Order of Police
Norwalk
Hazel Woodworth
Ruby Heyl
Canal Fulton
Holdup Probe Continues At Fazio's Hotel
Police Chief Jack L. Fryman reported no new developments in the armed robbery at Fazio's Hotel Sunday. Hotel owner Sam Fazio was robbed by an armed man around 12 30 a.m. An undetermined amount of money was taken.
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Willard
Jack L. Fryman
Fazio
Sam Fazio
Departing Milan solicitor gifts state flag to village
Milan village officials receive a State of Ohio flag from departing solicitor John Savord at his final meeting. Savord, who has served 52 years, resignation to take effect Saturday follows earlier retreat from duties in 1970. Thomas Willett of Continental Cablevision says tests will begin next week with service expected about August 3.
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Milan
John Savord
Savord
Sandusky
John A. _ Phefferle
Muehlhauser
Phefferle
Huron
Bay View
Thomas Willett
Continental Cablevision of Ohio, Inc
Cablevision
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