Friday October 16, 2015 5:16 PMWesterville City School District voters will have four candidates to choose from when filling two seats on the Board of Education next month.Incumbent appointee Richard Bird is facing challengers Jim Burgess, Gerrie Cotter and Greg Lawson on the Nov. 3 ballot. Incumbent Carol French is not seeking re-election.Absentee voting began… Continue reading Candidates want to boost success, restore magnets
Monday October 19, 2015 12:09 PMHere's a clue: In the center of town stands a sturdy building in which one could hide. Don't expect to find anyone singing anymore, but it might be a good place to lock up some zombies.And here's the answer: It's the town hall/opera house.This Halloween season, the community is invited… Continue reading Library livens up scavenger hunt with an undead theme
Friday October 9, 2015 9:43 PMThe Johnstown Village Council approved an amendment to the rate structures for water and sewer capacity and tap fees during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6.Water capacity fees increased by 77 percent, sewer capacity fees increased 31 percent, but the tap fees for both remained $375.The fees only apply to… Continue reading Council raises water, sewer fees for new buildings
Monday October 5, 2015 11:43 AMArea residents can try their hand at Texas Hold 'Em poker during a new tournament sponsored by American Legion Post 254.The tournament will begin at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Legion Hall, 180 W. Maple St.Post Commander Rick Petersen said nine dealers have been practicing every other Tuesday since… Continue reading Legion post plans Texas Hold ‘Em fundraiser event
Monday October 5, 2015 11:40 AMIf you're looking to donate some old books and stock up on new ones, stop by the Mary E. Babcock Library sixth annual book sale on Oct. 8-10.The Friends of the Library group is currently accepting donations of gently used books in good condition, until Oct. 2 at the library,… Continue reading Sixth annual book sale is Oct. 8-10
Tuesday September 29, 2015 7:29 PMCome out and meet local firefighters at the fourth annualMonroe Township Fire Department's open houseĀ from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the station, 24 S. Oregon St.New this year at the open house will be a Christmas Tree safety demonstration."We're going to light two trees on fire,… Continue reading Fire department open house set for Saturday
Monday September 28, 2015 11:04 AMJohnstown's Apeks Supercritical is hosting a Manufacturing Day, also known as MfgDay, Oct. 2 for students and the public at 150 Commerce Blvd.Student participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with one manufacturing area of their choice -- welding, pipe and tube fitting and bending, machining or electrical controls… Continue reading Students, others can get hands-on manufacturing experience
Monday September 21, 2015 11:53 AMAt the regularĀ Johnstown Village CouncilĀ meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, council members voted to ask theĀ Ohio Public Works CommissionĀ for a $135,000 loan for capital improvements to the Oregon/Williams storm sewer.The storm sewer collapsed in May and Johnstown Service Director Jack Liggett said repairs must be done immediately.Village officials tried to keep the… Continue reading Johnstown to seek loan for Oregon/Williams storm sewer repair
Monday September 21, 2015 11:49 AMJohnstown community members can help those in need while sampling wines and cheeses, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the third annual charity wine tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of John and Ann Lodder, 1238 S. Watkins Road, Alexandria.Proceeds will benefit the Johnstown-Northridge Community Food Pantry, an organization… Continue reading Sept. 26 wine-tasting event to raise funds for food pantry
Sunday September 6, 2015 8:56 PMTimber Tunes, a consignment and antiques store at 9862 Johnstown-Utica Road, will unveil has two new display areas in its rear courtyard when its hosts its inaugural Autumn Gathering event Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12.The most noticeable addition is a restored 1964 Air-stream trailer.Shop owners, Linda and Karl Harris bought… Continue reading Cabin, restored trailer to be unveiled during Autumn Gathering
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