Local man seeks Democratic nomination for Ohio Senate District 13
Willard native Dr. Eric Kaple announces his bid for the Ohio Senate District 13 seat with the May primary on the horizon. A Willard High School and Ohio State University graduate, he emphasizes service to his hometown and says he has no long career ladder plan, aiming to campaign across Huron and Lorain counties.
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Eric Kaple
Willard
Kaple
Ohio Senate
Willard High School
Ohio State University
Logan College
Gayle Manning
Huron
Lorain County
Plymouth deploys free surplus Hummer as brush fire truck
Plymouth police and fire now share a donated 1991 surplus military Hummer retrofitted as a brush fire unit. It features a 300 gallon water tank and a 2 inch high pressure pump donated by Gorman Rupp Mansfield Division. The vehicle arrived from a Kansas military base in January and will handle grass and field fires with front sprayers.
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Plymouth Police Department
Plymouth Fire Department
Plymouth Firefighters’ Association
Chris Kelbley
Gorman Rupp Company
Mansfield Division
Kelbley
Kansas
Tony Chirico
Gorman-Rupp
Plymouth
Plymouth Firefighters Association
South Central Local Schools keep two tiered busing plan
South Central Local Schools will maintain a two tiered busing system after months of study and a special meeting focusing solely on transportation. District leaders cite state funding cuts and a budget deficit, noting new part time transportation director and routing software aim to stretch limited resources while preserving academic standards.
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South Central
South Central School Board
Bob Morgan
Brian Rogers
South Central Local Schools
David Brand
Silver King tractors recalled from Plymouth history tale
Walking around the Fireman's Festival and Silver King's Festival in Plymouth hints at a early 1900s relic. The locally made Silver King tractors trace back to the Fate Root Heath plant opening in 1919, a key moment in town industry.
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Plymouth
Silver King
Silver King tractors built by Silver Kings of Yesteryear
Obituary for Thomas Huff 69 mentions Ashland Lee Obituaries on Page 2. The plant shifted from clay machinery to farm tractors in the early 1930s after the 1929 stock crash. General manager Charlie Heath led the move to equip Willard muck farms with faster tractors, testing them to haul grain and perform multiple farm tasks.
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Silver Kings of Yesteryear
Larry Laser
Charlie Heath
Willard
Heath
Laser
Sheriff announces new open hours for Concealed Carry permits
Huron County Sheriff Dane Howard says no appointment is needed as demand rises for Concealed Carry Permits. Open hours are Monday noon to 7 pm, Tuesday Thursday Friday 9 am to 3 pm, and first Saturday monthly 8 to 11 am. Wednesday closed due to jail visits. Background checks, updated photo rules, and required documents including a completed application, payment, Ohio ID, and a recent color photo apply. Fees are 67 dollars for new Ohio residents five years, 50 dollars to renew, with guidance for those new to Ohio residents.
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Huron County Sheriff’s Office
Huron County
Dane Howard
Ohio
State of
Ribtickler Band to Headline Willards Concert in the Park
The Ribtickler Band, a northeast Ohio polka swing group, will perform Tuesday Aug 6 from 7 to 9 pm in Willards as part of the Concerts in the Park series. Bleacher seating is limited. bring chairs or blankets and enjoy concessions or a picnic. In rain the event moves to the Depot building.
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Ribtickler
Ribtickler Band
Ohio
Pepperidge Farm
City of Willards Recreation Department
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Times-Junction
Plymouth Police
Jane Ernsberger
Willard Times-Junction
Pete Japikse
Ohio School Boards Association
Thomas Huff
Ashland
Lee
Craig Shoup
Larry
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