Originally printed in Johnstown's ThisWeekNewsSunday July 12, 2015 7:28 PMAlex Nuttle was sworn-in as Johnstown's new part-time police officer by Village Mayor Sean Staneart at the Johnstown Village Council meeting Tuesday, July 7.Nuttle previously worked in Utica, where he served as an auxiliary police officer, since March.He graduated from Westerville Central High School in 2009, completed… Continue reading Nuttle is sworn-in as new part-time police officer
View it also online at ThisWeekNews.comSunday July 5, 2015 5:50 PMAs the summer heats up, so does the number of fights and domestic-violence incidents reported to Johnstown police.Within the past two weeks, the department received nine reports of fights.From January through May this year, police records show five assault charges were filed, compared to 10… Continue reading Warm weather prompts more calls to police
Read it on ThisWeekNews.comThe Johnstown village water and sewer department conducted an extensive water-use audit recently and presented those findings to Village Council at the regular June 16 council meeting.According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average loss in any water system is 16 percent.The specific numbers for Johnstown are being revised after a clerical… Continue reading Village water-use audit numbers being compiled
Read online story at ThisWeekNews.comFriday June 19, 2015 8:09 PMThe fun, food and festivities of summertime Fourth of July parades, come early to the village of Johnstown, with the annual Johnstown Fireman's Festival.The festival will begin Wednesday, June 24, and run through Saturday, June 27.The parade is scheduled to step off at noon, Saturday, rain… Continue reading Johnstown’s Firemen’s Festival
See original hereFriday June 19, 2015 2:50 PMRepairs to Concord Road could be delayed up to six weeks because of delays with a utility company moving service lines and poles, according to Johnstown Village Manager Jim Lenner in his report to Village Council during its June 16 meeting.Lenner said Century Link -- a company that provides internet,… Continue reading Delay in moving utility lines holds up Concord project
See this on ThisWeekNews.comBy DEBBIE GILLUMSunday May 31, 2015 2:15 PMJohnstown Village officials said they have seen a recent increase in nonpayment of water service bills which are costly to the village.They also said they believe the service shutoffs are preventable.Village Service Director Jack Liggett said three village employees were required to shut off water services for… Continue reading Village officials says water shutoffs expensive, preventable
Friday April 24, 2015 6:11 PMJohnstown Village Council on April 21 voted 4-1 to repeal the income-tax credit for most of its residents.Johnstown's tax rate is 1 percent for all residents who live and work in Johnstown. The rate is 0.5 percent for residents who work in and pay taxes to another municipality, according to… Continue reading Johnstown council eliminates tax credit
By DEBBIE GILLUMMonday April 13, 2015 12:26 PMThe Johnstown Village Council on April 1 approved the construction of the Raccoon Creek pedestrian bridge.The bridge would run parallel to U.S. Route 62 over Raccoon Creek, near Whit's Frozen Custard, and would serve as the walkway in a heavy-traffic area. The project would include a bridge and… Continue reading Pedestrian bridge to cross Raccoon Creek along 62
By DEBBIE GILLUMMonday April 13, 2015 12:28 PMJohnstown Village Council on April 21 is expected to decide whether to eliminate the village's income-tax credit for residents who pay income taxes to another municipality.Johnstown's tax rate is 1 percent for all residents who live and work in Johnstown. The rate is 0.5 percent for residents who… Continue reading Johnstown council might vote to abolish income-tax credit
Monday March 23, 2015 1:12 PMWater and sewer rates in Johnston might be increased in 2016 to offset a predicted deficit village officials said during a council meeting Tuesday, March 17.To avoid a deficit in the 2016 water and sewer operating budget, the village will need to increase water and sewer rates by at least… Continue reading Water-sewer rate increases necessary, officials say
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