Willard teen pleads guilty in mother shooting case
Michael Evan Mason, 17, of 23 North Main Street Willard, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder in Huron County Common Pleas Court. He received a seven year prison sentence after a May 30 shooting at his home that left his mother wounded. Police launched a large manhunt, lockdown of Central Elementary School, and extensive area searches before the plea.
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Willard
Michael Evan Mason
North Main Street
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Huron County Grand Jury
Mark Holden
9-1-1
Holden
Central
Michael Mason
CSX Yard
Benich Ready to Retire from Willard High School
After 31 years Rich Benich will retire as Willard High School FFA and woodworking teacher. He joined in 1994, teaching a program that has evolved from farm based lessons to leadership, citizenship, and work ethic in agriculture. The story notes the shift as farm student numbers declined. Minha remarks on agriculture as a major U.S. employer.
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Rich Benich
FFA
Willard High School
Willard
Benich
Sai Minha
Obituaries for Five Residents Noted in Local Notices
Obituaries list five residents including Ruby Cole 92 New Haven Paul Lucas 86 Plymouth Margaret Luevano 54 Willard Elizabeth Weeks 74 Sandusky and Patty Slone 58 Willard. See Obituaries on Page 2.
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Ruby Cole
New Haven
Paul Lucas
Plymouth
Margaret Luevano
Willard
Elizabeth Weeks
Sandusky
Patty Slone
Inside Bootlegger Picked Up by US Marshals in 1923
Times Past notes on page 10 recount a bootlegger seized by the U S Marshals in 1923 during prohibition era activity. The brief item highlights federal enforcement and a historical arrest linked to the era’s illicit liquor trade.
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US Marshal's Office
Willard fifth graders explore DARE with Officer Slone
Willard Middle School fifth graders begin a four week DARE program led by Willard Police Department SRO Brian Slone. Slone emphasizes long term decision making and uses the DARE acronym to define assess and respond to challenges and opportunities the students face.
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Willard Middle School
Brian Slone
Damon Mitchell
Autumn Tackett
Ian Brown
Joshua Zapata
Cathern Hamons
Skyler Rizicka
Jason Slone
Logan Eckert
Zachary Hammer
Raven Clem
Katlynn Jones
Jordan Wright
Andrew Reed
Haylie Hamons
Yalextza Olvera
Cameron Hupp
Lauren Chaffins
Blanca Pochotl
Amy DeAngel
Dare
Willard
Slone
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Citywide trash cleanup set for May 17 and 18
The City of Willard announces a citywide cleanup on May 17 and 18. Due to budget limits the city will not perform curbside trash pickup. dumpsters will be available in a designated parking lot from 9 am to 5 pm for attic debris furniture and appliances. Recycling available between noon and 1 pm at Water Pollution site.
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Willard
Warmer Greenwich weather sparks park vandalism rise
In Greenwich, warmer temperatures bring more park vandalism and village damage. Administrator Virgil Giles said last week's vandalism cost the village $300. Police and residents seek alerts as a water fountain was broken and a picnic table flattened.
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Greenwich
Virgil Giles
Dorsey
Giles
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Times-Junction
Mercy Willard Hospital
Willard Ems
WHS
Lisa Phillips
Willard Ffa
Jane Ernsberger
Jean Murray
Willard Times-Junction
By Craig Shoup
Lee Greenwich
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