Willard to buy new K9 funded by Project Leadership donation
Willard will immediately purchase a new police K9 after a $9,483.45 donation from Project Leadership. Officer Justin Wilson accepted the check as City Manager Brian Humphress and Chief Mark Holden noted the department has been without a K9 since Rexi’s retirement. Humphress praised the effort, saying the funding will cover dog care, food, and equipment for years, with a new officer to be named soon.
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Rachel Bourma
Project Leadership
Willard Police Department
Justin Wilson
Brian Humphress
Rexi
Chris Kelbley
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Mark Holden
Andrew McCready
Brian Gardner
Dennis Blanchard
Shawn Pickworth
North Fairfield library staffing and space issues discussed
North Fairfield officials pressed Extension Library District trustees about village representation at the branch and open job postings. Mayor Dan Traxler and council member Mary Millis urged hiring locals and continuing to post internally first, citing the library as vital to the community and the children's room being used for village offices and meetings.
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North Fairfield
Dan Traxler
Mary Millis
Extension Library District
Huron County Board of Trustees
Traxler
Laura Lee Wilson
Donna Woodworth
Millis
Wilson
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South Central District Finalizes Bus Routes Ahead of School
July 15 board hears updates from Brian Rogers on transportation routing as drivers test new runs. Adjustments reflect traffic patterns and map software errors, including a bridge placement on Ohio 250. Weekly miles total about 2,600 with careful stop times for safety.
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South Central
Board of Education
Brian Rogers
Ohio
Rogers
Peach Festival Lights North Fairfield Weekend
The North Fairfield Peach Festival runs Friday July 19 with a 4 55 p m planting at city hall by Girl Scouts and Royalty and the Distinguished Citizen Award. An American Legion fish fry follows at 5 30 p m, then South Central High School Band at 6 30 p m and a basket auction at 7 p m by North Fairfield United Methodist Church. The South Central Jazz Band performs after the auction. Saturday July 20 features a K 6 Kids Fun Run check in at 7 45 a m and start at 8 15 a m with proceeds to Playground A. a horseshoe tournament begins at noon and many events continue on Peach page 2.
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North Fairfield
American Legion
South Central High School
North Fairfield United Methodist Church
South Central Jazz Band
Willard Middle School hosts auction as demolition nears
Memories and equipment go up for auction at Willard Middle School before August demolition. Computers and smart boards not for sale will be replaced, with remaining tech distributed to the high school and nearby elementary buildings. The fundraiser raised about $41,000 for the district’s general fund amid a two-ring sale drawing locals, clubs, and the city.
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Willard Middle School
Jeff Ritz
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Chris Long
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