Dorsey backs updates to traffic stop policy
Greenwich Police Chief Steve Dorsey says he is updating and reviewing traffic stop procedures to avoid profiling illegal immigrants while assessing a stop by Officer Aaron Smith on June 1. An audit by the Huron County Sheriff's Office traced a vehicle tied to a homicide victim, and two occupants were allowed to leave. Baseline Road resident found slain June 2 around 10 p.m.
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Greenwich
Steve Dorsey
Dorsey
Huron County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement
Baseline Road
Rape case goes to grand jury in Norwalk area
Charges filed in Norwalk Municipal Court against David A. Barnum 38 formerly of Toledo now living at 213 Park Street Willard. He faces first degree felony rape and on June 25 waived preliminary hearing. The charge was bound over to Huron County Common Pleas Court after deputies were called to the Holiday Lakes lodge in mid June.
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Norwalk
Huron County Grand Jury
David A. Barnum
Toledo
Park Street
Willard
Barnum
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Holiday Lakes
Obituaries for Eckstein and Hartschuh Noted
Obituaries list Eckstein aged 69 of Plymouth and Harold Hartschuh aged 79 of Attica. See Obituaries on Page 2.
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A Eckstein
Plymouth
Harold Hartschuh
Attica
Fireworks Set for Willard Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks for the City of Willard are scheduled Friday July 5 at 10 30 p m at Willard City Park.
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City of
Willard
Willard City Park
Festival in the Park Opens at Willard City Park
The 27th annual Festival in the Park runs July 3 to July 6 at Willard City Park with daily food fun and festivities. Gates open 4 p.m. July 4 and continue through 11 p.m. July 5, while Saturday hours run 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Kent Family Magic Circus offers three shows nightly at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Music each night features Good Vibes on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunset Country on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
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Willard City Park
Kent Family Magic Circus
Good Vibes
Sunset Country
Willard approves 3-year contract with IAFF Local 4468
The City of Willard and IAFF Local 4468 reached a three year deal after six to seven weeks of negotiations. The pact keeps zero wage growth in year one, awards a $350 one time payment in year two, and a two percent raise in year three. Minor changes cover health insurance overtime and holiday pay. One council member voted no, citing opposition to unions.
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Willard
International Association of Firefighters
Brian Humphress
Humphress
Ricky Branham
Robert Owens
Greg Davidson
Michael Elmlinger
Josh Gerber
Firefighters
David Sattig
Willard City Schools new high school construction underway
Construction begins on the high school section of the Willard City Schools new building. Project manager Michael Lillo praises the solid start, on schedule, with the building pad laid and soil stabilization complete. Subcontractors and ADENA work well together as foundation on 34 acres progresses.
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Willard
Michael Lillo
Willard City
Lillo
ADENA
Greenwich library redesign discussed by council
Greenwich council hears about Greenwich Public Library renovation plans led by Laura Lee Wilson from Huron County Extension Library District. The overhaul features lower shelving for visibility, north south collection layout, updated computer pod near circulation, and a sixth computer to improve guest access.
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Laura Lee Wilson
Huron County
Greenwich Council
Greenwich Public Library
Wilson
Greenwich Village
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