HARTFORD INDEPENDENT FAIRMonday August 10, 2015 11:10 AMThe farm animals, family fun and deep-fried foods are back at the 157th Hartford Independent Fair Aug. 9-15."I'm expecting about 230,000 people to turn out. I'd like to see 250,000 this year," fair manager Larry Hughes said.This year, fair organizers added 125 camping ground plots that feature electricity… Continue reading More than 200,000 expected to visit this week
JOHNSTOWN INDEPENDENTMonday August 10, 2015 11:14 AMAmerican Legion Post 254 in Johnstown is building what members believe will be the largest veterans memorial in the area.The memorial, adjacent to the post at 180 W. Maple St., will feature three double-sided walls, reaching 42 feet wide and 9 feet tall, with four taller concrete posts -- two as… Continue reading Post 254 building new memorial to honor veterans
Monday August 10, 2015 11:04 AMJohnstown Village Council took no action on an emergency ordinance Tuesday, Aug. 4, aimed at placing a utility aggregation request before voters in November.In order for the issue to make the ballot, the request had to be submitted to the Licking County Board of Elections no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday,… Continue reading Council Delays Utility Aggregation Vote Until Spring
Monday August 3, 2015 11:18 AMVillage Council voted unanimously July 21 to approve an updated wage and salary structure that Village Manager Jim Lenner said will make Johnstown more competitive when it comes to hiring and retaining employees.The ordinance goes into effect Aug. 20. It covers both salaried and hourly workers.Finance Director Dana Steffan said… Continue reading Council OKs new set of pay ranges for village workers
Monday August 3, 2015 11:21 AMAt the Mary E. Babcock Library, a sandy-colored goldendoodle named Murphy lay on a lime-green fleece blanket, softly panting, his tail wagging.Sitting beside him was 6-year-old Henry Dyer, who read Gus Grows a Plant by Frank Remkiewiez.He gingerly sounded out each word, with the help of Murphy's owner, Sheri Weiner.Every… Continue reading Kids respond to gentle, tailed tutor
Published in Johnstown Independent by ThisWeek NewsPublished in print on Sunday July 26At the next regular Johnstown village council meeting, Finance Director Dana Steffan will present to council a potential ballot issue about a community choice aggregation policy with the Powell-based company Aspen Energy.Passing it could allow the village to save up to $15,000 and… Continue reading Village Council to hear proposal
JOHNSTOWN INDEPENDENTSunday July 19, 2015 3:55 PMSee it on ThisWeekNews.comMaria Rogers said since she was 15 years old her dream has been to open a flower shop.June 1, her dream came true when she and co-owner Laney Shull opened The Crafty Garden in Johnstown at 28 S. Main St.Rogers said she's been in the floral industry for more… Continue reading Business blooming for The Crafty Garden
Originally published in print in Johnstown's ThisWeek NewsSunday July 19, 2015 3:43 PMMore than 30 residents attended the regular Johnstown Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Wednesday, July 15, to discuss a potential dual Tim Hortons and Donatos restaurant at 18 W. Coshocton St.The proposed building would be constructed to house a 1,786-square-foot Tim Hortons restaurant and a… Continue reading Tim Hortons-Donatos proposal raises traffic concerns
Originally published in the Johnstown Independent Sunday July 12, 2015 7:35 PMJohnstown officials said they are still waiting for CenturyLink to move its utility lines out of the way on Concord Road.Johnstown Village Manager Jim Lenner said CenturyLink -- a company that provides internet, telephone and TV services -- was notified about the Concord Road construction in February,… Continue reading Village officials say CenturyLink causing delays
Originally published in the Johnstown IndependentSunday July 12, 2015 7:41 PMApeks Supercritical will have its grand opening ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17 at their new facility at 150 Commerce Blvd. in Johnstown.Apeks Supercritical is a multimillion-dollar manufacturing company that has been based in Johnstown since 2001.The company broke ground on this new 65,000-square-foot facility Nov.… Continue reading Apeks Supercritical grand opening is Friday in its new location
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