Water mains aging threaten Milan fire safety
Milan fire chief and councilman warned a downtown fire could be catastrophic due to six inch mains about 75 years old unable to support modern fire trucks. They call for a city survey in 30 to 60 days, a cost around 5000, and a new 300000 dollar water tank to meet insurance requirements.
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Milan
Charles Fisher
H. Edward Leveritt
Leveritt
Council
Fisher
Huron
Norwalk
Perkins
George Bogan
Ohio Insurance Office
Market Prices for Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans
Markets Tuesday May 8 1979 show local prices 3.69 for wheat 2.41 for corn 1.40 for oats and 7.01 for soybeans.
Milan council weighs BPA failure amid $57,000 unpaid bills
Milan officials blasted the board of public affairs as councilman H Edward Leveritt reported village water customers owe $57,000 with Gould Inc billed $12,568 less. Mayor Bickley and others urged dismantling BPA, citing past billing shocks and ineffective utility management. The council also read a water rate ordinance boosting revenue by 26 percent and accepted a dispatcher resignation while hiring a part time replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Jim Seiling
Board of Public Affairs
Bickley
BPA
Richard Meyers
Harold Albright
William Otto
Council
Kathleen Barber
John D. Hufnagle
New London High School paper earns top honors in state
The New London High School newspaper Cat Tales won first place with over 900 points out of 1000 from The Northern Ohio Scholastic Press Association. Staff awards went to Mike Babcock editorial writing Garry Kishbaugh column writing and Tab Wyckoff sports feature. The team also excelled in layout and design.
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NEW London
Northern Ohio Scholastic Press Association
Cat Tales
Overal
Mike Babcock
Garry Kishbaugh
Tab Wyckoff
Rick Weber
Deaf Dalmatian Learns Through Hand Signals In Quiet Home
Dottie the deaf Dalmatian finds a second chance with Penny Timbs in Willard. Using hand signals and shared attention, the dog learns obedience with Ora Meyers of North Fairfield assisting. Dottie responds to vibrations at the door and watcher cues, proving a loyal watchdog with a stubborn streak toward her husband.
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Dottie
Penny Timbs
Willard
Mrs. Timbs
Timbses
Milan registrar extends hours for license tab buyers
Milan deputy registrar Pat Rospert announced updated office hours for license tab purchases at the Center Street office behind the Geraldine Shop. The office will operate 9 to 3 on Thursday, 9 to 6 on Friday, and 9 to 12 on Saturday, with the shop closed Friday May 18.
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Milan
Pat Rospert
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du Pont
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Linwood Ave
Thurs
Maytag
Amana
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Kathy Szejbach
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