Willard City Council gains two new faces in Ward I and II
Charles Danhoff unseated incumbent Robert Owens in Ward II with 50 votes versus 22. Ward I elected Joseph Daniel unopposed with 59 votes. Ward IV winner Michael Elmlinger led 120 to 110 over Steve Fannin. Ward III incumbent David Sattig was unopposed and re-elected. Daniel and Danhoff emphasized budget planning and street repairs as priorities.
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Greg Davidson
Daniel
Owens
Danhoff
David Sattig
Sattig
Elmlinger
Steve Fannin
City budget 2014 faces tight funds and staffing cuts
Willard City Manager Brian Humphress told the city council the 2014 appropriations are the worst he has encountered for making ends meet. He warned serious funding and staffing changes will be needed by year end to provide services in 2015. Council must act by Dec. 24 on amendments. He also noted the recodification of ordinances for 2013 to 2017, awarding the contract to American Legal Publishing after considering another bidder.
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Willard
Brian Humphress
Humphress
American Legal Publishing
Josh Gerber
Terry Arnold
Willard hostage killer motive under police review
Willard Police pursue motive in Oct 30 shooting where 19 year old Shawn Schuett held two women at a store, killed Kimberly Kelley, 48, and killed himself after a three hour standoff. Police say family notes mental illness possibility. Kelley did not know the shooter. An employee hostage escaped and aided police.
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Willard
Mark Holden
Shawn Schuett
Kimberly Kelley
New Washington
Holden
Schuett
Kelley
Voters approve multiple levies in Huron County election
On November 5 voters across Huron County backed several levy renewals and replacements. Greenwich Township renewed a three mill levy at 72 to 28. Tri-Community Ambulance District 1.25 mills passed 307 to 86. New Haven Fire District 1.6 mills carried 215 to 80. Greenfield Township 2.5 mills won 168 to 50. EHOVE 0.5 mill replacement approved 4,211 to 2,?. Huron County Services for Aging renewal approved 5,240 to 3,603. See page 7.
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Huron County Board of Elections
Greenwich Township
Huron County
Roland Tkach
Tri- Community
Greenwich
Ripley Township
Tkach
New Haven
Greenfield Township
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Huron
Obituary notice for Esther Hamman 100 Convoy resident
Esther Hamman 100 of Convoy formerly of Shiloh died. Obituary on Page 2 lists her survivor details and services.
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Esther Hamman
Convoy
Shiloh
Christmas Basket Sign-Up at Willard Food Bank
The Willard Area Food Bank will host Christmas basket sign-up on Tuesday November 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proof of address is required, such as a utility bill, phone bill, or water bill. Recipients must live in the Willard City School District and may bring a landlord rent receipt if no utility bill is available. For questions call 419-935-1236.
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