Coletta named assistant chief for Willard Fire Department
Willard Fire Department appoints Doug Coletta as assistant fire chief. Fire Chief Joe Reiderman says Coletta is a qualified, dedicated professional who has served 10 years and joined during EMS expansion. He notes Coletta became a paramedic and helped with 24 hour shifts and advanced life support. The new chief expresses high regard for Coletta as a class act.
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Willard Fire Dept Battles Two House Fires
On Tuesday April 2 the Willard Fire Department fought two residential blazes. A mobile home at Cable Village was a total loss after 3:06 p.m. heavy smoke and occupants were evacuated. One person went to Mercy Willard Hospital. Red Cross aided the family. Cause undetermined with possible space heater combustibles.
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Obituaries Tomas Paez Sr and Ernestine King Noted
Obituaries list Tomas Paez Sr aged 50 of Willard and Ernestine King aged 67 of Plymouth. See Obituaries on Page 2.
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Pepperidge Farm seeks tax abatement for $103 million expansion
Pepperidge Farm has filed for an Enterprise Zone tax abatement to support a planned $103 million expansion at its Willard plant. The project includes 277000 square feet of building space, a new Goldfish bakery line, and other improvements, creating about 77 full time jobs. Approval hinges on Willard City Schools and Pioneer Career and Technology Center and a corporate decision. the incentive package will be reviewed by the Willard Tax Incentive Review Committee before the April 15 city council meeting, with final action not until June 15 per law.
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Willard School Bus Routes Adjust for New Campus
Willard City Schools will start construction on a new K-12 campus in early April after spring break, changing bus and parent drop off routes. The one way drive between Willard High and Middle schools will be closed to manage separate bus and car traffic for safety. The middle school parking lot will close. the south end road by the middle school becomes the bus zone. Parents may use the Assembly of God church lot or the west loop. the church will provide staff and parent parking with a sidewalk to the school.
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