Willard City Schools to Open New District Building in 2015
Editor notes the Willard district's move to a single 21st century building opening August 2015. Bids will be issued for the school, with groundbreaking planned for late March in a joint project with the Ohio School Facilities Commission. Funding will come from a voter levy and OSFC grants.
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Willard City
Ohio
Willard City Schools
Ohio School Facilities Commission
Jeff Ritz
Willard City Schools to rebuild around education model
Jeff Ritz says the district will construct a building designed around education as renovations are ruled out. Michael Lillo notes Willard Middle School demolition planned for August amid criticism over cost and persistent heating and leak issues. The district cites state evaluations and the middle school’s age and insulation as key factors driving the decision.
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Jeff Ritz
Willard City Schools
Michael Lillo
Willard Middle School
Ritz
Mike
Lillo
Willard High School
Central
New Haven
Richmond
Willard
Ice safety warning as temps swing in Huron County
Rodney Hale and Birdie Pulliam report rising danger from changing temperatures causing unstable ice. Willard Fire Chief Joe Reiderman warns against any ice treks until prolonged sub 32 degree weather. ice can be unsafe even when appearing solid. HCGHD outlines thickness guidelines from 0 to 14 inches with varying permitted activities and notes ice strength varies by location and currents. The piece cites official estimates and stresses training importance for rescues.
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Huron County
Willard
Joe Reiderman
Reiderman
HCGHD
Fire Department Appoints Twenty-Five In 1939
In 1939 a group of twenty-five men were appointed to the city fire department. The roster reflects a mix of experienced veterans and new hires as the department expands to improve response coverage across the city.
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Fire Department
Giles pushes annual savings for water system repairs
Greenwich Village Administrator Virgil Giles urged the village council to build yearly funds for water plant repairs and long term capital needs. He cited $5,000 spent on meter replacements in early 2012 and a $153,000 water reserve, insisting it should not be raided for emergencies.
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Greenwich Village
Virgil Giles
Giles
Council
Maple Street
Willard Schools Honor Love the Bus Drivers in February
Willard City Schools celebrate National Love the Bus month to thank the 11 drivers who transport over 835 students daily. The program, started in 2007 by the American School Bus Council, promotes safety and appreciation for school bus drivers as vital links to education and role models for children.
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Willard City
American School Bus Council
Willard
Lillo
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