Local man finally receives Vietnam medals in Willard
Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran Larry Robert Cole received six service medals he had qualified for but never received. Congressman Bob Gibbs presented the Vietnam Service Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Expert Badge with Auto Rifle Bar, and Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar at the Willard American Legion Post. Cole recalled basic training at Fort Knox and advanced training before heading to Vietnam with the 184th Ordinance Provisional Guard.
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Bob Gibbs
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Vietnam
Gibbs
Willard American Legion
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Kentucky
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
184Th Ordinance Provisional Guard
Bellevue men charged after rural Willard beating
Two Bellevue men, Connor Holbrook and Tyler Smith, face felonious assault and attempted murder charges after a 12:20 a.m. April 22 beating at 131 State Route 99 near Willard. Holbrook’s preliminary hearing is May 1. bonds are set at 100,000 cash with sureties. Smith remains held on 500,000 cash with sureties. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition. the investigation involved the Bureau of Criminal Identification and the Huron County Sheriff’s Office.
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Huron County
Willard
Connor Holbrook
Kilbourne St
Bellevue
Norwalk
Tyler Smith
Hamilton St
Dane Howard
Mercy Willard Hospital
State Route 99
Howard
John Vogel
Vogel
Parents stay by bedside of Willard assault victim
Kevin and Angela Thornton remain at their son Austin Thornton's side in Toledo St. Vincent's Hospital where the St. Paris teen lies in critical condition after an assault near Willard on Ohio 99. He is in an induced coma as two suspects are held in the Huron County Jail.
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Toledo St. Vincent's Hospital
Austin Thornton
Kevin Thornton
Austin
Angela Thornton
Dayton
Willard
Ohio 99
Huron County
Dane Howard
Toledo
Kevin
Obituary Notice for Hilda Seagren 92 Lakeland Florida
Hilda Seagren of Lakeland Florida has died at age 92. The obituary notes her residence in Lakeland and directs readers to page 2 for full memorial details.
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Hilda Seagren
Lakeland, Fla
Willard Times Junction I ncludes 2013 Annual Report Inside
Inside this edition readers are offered the 2013 annual report for Willard Times Junction. The notice highlights key figures, financials, and organizational milestones for the year.
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Willard Times Junction
Willard Middle School Prepares for Ohio Achievement Assessment
Willard Middle School under Principal Mike Eicher emphasizes a year long focus on OAA readiness. Teachers review prior year items in fall and tailor lessons to strengths and weaknesses, aiming to grow student scores and district reporting. The science bench approach involves all eighth graders in math and reading tests alongside the standard OAA.
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Willard Middle
Mike Eicher
Eicher
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Drug take back drive aims to curb abuse and theft
A government drive on April 27 seeks to collect unused medicines to prevent drug abuse and theft. The program, backed by the Administration for Operation Medicine Cabinet, involves local agencies and households. The effort notes past deployments and large seizures by the DEA, emphasizing organized community participation.
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