St Patrick Day notes and local community notices
March 17 is celebrated with green attire to honor Ireland’s patron saint. A stamp roll worth $6 at the Rittman Post Office was reported missing. the finder is asked to return the stamps or money. Boyd Breece of Rittman led Western Michigan JV basketball with 15.4 PPG and 34 assists, including a 23 point game against Lake Michigan. The Rittman Band Booster offers cookbooks for $3 each, contact Irene Chorba or Marie Gasser. Grandmothers Club meets March 19 at 1:30 p.m. John Mack Hershberger born March 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Hershberger. paternal and maternal guardians listed. Kindergarten registration runs March 10–21 at North Street and West Hill Schools.
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Patrick
Ireland
Boyd Breece
Rittman High
Western Michigan University
Breece
Lake Michigan Community College
Leo Adams
C.E.S. No
Rotary
United Methodist Church
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
V.F.W
American Legion Post 423
Grandmothers Club
Rittman Notes Honor Court and Births Prompt Local News
Mr and Mrs Brad Breece announce son William Boyd born February 28 weighing 7 lbs 9 oz. Maternal grandparents Judy and Don Emerson of 131 Bradley St Rittman. Marcine and John Breece of W Ohio Ave announce March 17 court of honor with Woodland Indian dances at Middle School auditorium. Barry Owens selected for Sigma Nu at LSU. will spend spring break in Florida and return to Rittman for the summer. Dennis Franks of Rittman earns Woodmen top sales production club.
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Brad Breece
William Boyd
Judy
Don Emerson
Bradley St
Rittman
Marcine and
John Breece
W. Ohio Ave
Barry Owens
Bernie Owens
Sigma Nu
Lousiana State University
New Oreleans
Barry
Florida
Dennis Franks
Woodmen Accident and Life Company
Rittman Planning Commission taps Warren Hardgrove as chair
The Rittman Planning Commission appointed Warren Hardgrove chairman at Thursday’s meeting. Former chair John Zivick resigned citing work duties and infrequent attendance. The panel approved three Wayne County Health Department notifications, including annexation for 59 acres in Milton Township and private sewage authorizations on several Milton Township parcels. The group reported progress on past objectives, including beautification, pool improvements, housing, and water sewer study, while maintaining closer contact with the Board of Zoning Appeals. Community notices followed for March meetings and events from local organizations.
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Rittman Planning Commission
Warren Hardgrove
John Zivick
Zivick
Commission
Wayne County Health Department
Milton Township
Ohio
M.L
Ralph Studer
Co. Rd
Board of Zoning Appeals
Short Council Meeting Sets Record Time
City Council met for nine minutes in what Mayor Ashton Hall calls possibly the shortest session ever. Front issues included park sidewalk repairs, salt accumulation on streets blamed on the sprayer, and unresolved chuckholes. Next meeting is scheduled for March 24.
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Ashton Hall
Muriel Jordan
Larry Moedt
Elmer Smith
Moedt
Jordan
Level B Appeals Emergency Hike Against Ohio Edison Rate Rise
Level B, a coalition formed against Ohio Edison, plans two appeals after PUCO granted an emergency rate increase. Attorney Jay Dudley noted 31 municipalities had set varying city rates, with Level B cities paying about $13.33 to $15.50 for 500 kilowatt hours plus a fuel clause, while Ohio Edison sought $1840 plus the clause and 61 percent of that increase was granted. The group alleges discrimination against Level B cities compared with Level A, and PUCO requires the company to prove it sought rate relief from wholesale and steam‑heat customers before June 1.
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Ohio Edison Co
Public Utilities Commission
Jay Dudley
Steer
Ohio Edison
Dudley
Obio Edison
PUCO
The Patriot Years Fist Becomes Law in Dunstable
Report from the Pennsylvania Packet recalls winter 1775 events in Dunstable Massachusetts Bay where a debt dispute ends in repeated assaults after the creditor insists there is no law. The piece also notes the Glasgow ship James arriving, a tarred and feathered informer, and Boston’s call for unity and defense amid ministerial actions and dwindling soldiers.
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New York
Dunstable
Massachusetts Bay
James
Watson
Glasgow
Architects Explain Remodeling Plans
Architects present remodeling aimed at efficiency for a school kitchen with electric dishwashers gas ranges and electric steam kettles. Upgrades include aluminum windows rerouted plumbing and a tempered air unit to meet state code. bids planned for March 19 and April 18 with four contract categories. board meeting set for March 17 at 7 30 pm.
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Board of Education
Peterman Resigns After Long Rittman Coaching Run
Wesley Peterman, longtime Rittman High School basketball coach since 1992, will resign as coach at Monday’s board meeting. He led teams to five Wayne County League titles, multiple sectional and state runs, with 165 wins against 115 losses in 14 seasons, while continuing as a P E and driver education teacher at the school.
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Wesley Peterman
Rittman High School
Board of Education
Peterman
Rittman
Ash Hall
Don Dupper
Homer Pyle
Breece
Western Michigan
Smithville
US Navy
Ashland College
Union Local
Tunnel Hill
Ohio
Rittman High
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Sue Perry
Rittman Post Office
Post Office
Irene Chorba
Marie Gasser
Lena Bomberger
Villa Blvd
John Hershberger
Beech Road
Medina
John Mack
Clyde Hershberger
Meadowvale
Alice Springsteen
Vandemark Road
Lodi
North Street School
West Hill School
Ladrach
David and
Nancy McIlvaine
Scott McCarthy
Robert Lopean
First Street
Carol Curren
Anne Butcher
Rittman Future Homemakers of America
Rittman High School Club
Debbie Zollinger
Penny Watson
Wenona Berger
West Branch High School
Beloit
THE
Patriot Years
Pennsylvania Packet
Philadelphia
Boston
Wayne County
Jim Keister
Boyd
Wes Peterman
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