Willard Middle School science fair fuels young explorers
Weird science spreads through Willard Middle School as seventh graders compete in a December started science fair. Teacher Ryan Bond leads the program guiding students to research topics form hypotheses and conduct independent investigations. Judges like Randy Miller emphasize hobby-based topic selection and post Christmas research and writing.
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Willard Middle School
Ryan Bond
Bond
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Randy Miller
Miller
Nathan Cofer
Emily Rothhaar
Levi Hill
Olivia Lowery
Courtney Craft
Lucas Goines
Jill Schloemer
Acacia Smith
Madie Secor
Christian Hupp
Addie Coder
Britney Zeigler
Jenna Robinson
Willard man charged with cocaine trafficking in Willard
Willard police charged Lorenzo Nunez Jr., 35, with a first degree felony count of trafficking in cocaine after a Feb. 26 search on his Front Street residence. Officers seized over $1,300 in cash, heroin and paraphernalia as part of a Metrick Drug Enforcement Task Force probe begun in January. The operation involved Willard police, a K9 unit, Ohio State Patrol, and U.S. Border Patrol agents who assisted with translation of Spanish materials. See trafficking on Page 3.
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Willard
Mark Holden
Lorenzo Nunez, Jr
Front Street
Nunez
Metrick Drug Enforcement Task Force
Holden
Willard Police Department
Metrick Enforcement Unit
Ohio State Highway Patrol
U.S. Border Patrol
Border Patrol
Sharleen Coy joins North Fairfield Village Council
Sharleen Coy was seated as the newest North Fairfield Village Council member appointed February 11. Mayor Dan Traxler said he remains in contact with Consumers Gas about the waterline installation and utility marking. Officials note no storm sewer map exists.
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Sharleen Coy
North Fairfield Village
North Fairfield
Dan Traxler
Chris Jones
Consumers Gas
Traxler
Mild winter cuts Willard Fire Department calls in 2012
Willard Fire and Rescue Department reported a 20 percent drop in fire calls for 2012. Chief Joe Reiderman cited the mild winter and improved fire education programs that reached over 300 adults and nearly 1,300 children. The year also showed a $40,810 loss, mainly from two October fires in New Haven and Richmond Township. Leadership shifted as Chief Richard Myers resigned after starting as a volunteer in 1973.
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Willard Fire and Rescue Department
Willard
Joe Reiderman
Reiderman
New Haven
Richmond Township
Willard Fire Department
Richard Myers
Myers
Willard to host public meeting on US 224 improvements
Willard City will hold a public informational meeting Thursday March 7 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers 631 Myrtle Ave to discuss US 224 Improvements including widening for a turn lane, traffic signals, curbs and gateways. Attendees can review draft plans and offer input. a second meeting will follow later this spring after final drawings.
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Willard City Hall
Myrtle Ave
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Parking Woes Clutter Plymouth Square Businesses
Plymouth council hears ongoing downtown parking complaints from local merchants led by Nancy McClure. She says the square lacks suitable spots, affects patrons including elderly customers, and calls for council action after years of meetings with no solution. Neighbors note patrons park illegally to reach salons, urging concrete fixes.
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Nancy McClure
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