CUPOLA CLASSICSunday August 30, 2015 5:40 PMThe Johnstown Cupola Classic started out seven years ago as a fundraiser to fix the cupola on the building in the downtown square."Things were looking pretty shabby in the town square back then," said Chris Speck, five-year president of Downtown Johnstown."We raised the money to make improvements and now… Continue reading Hot rods, classic cars coming to town Sept. 13
Sunday August 30, 2015 5:47 PMIf you can't find what you're looking for at the Johnstown Swapper's Day, then it probably doesn't exist.That's the mantra organizers from the Johnstown Community Sportsmans Club espouse when talking about the 71st annual Swapper's Day event that will be held Labor Day weekend at 7357 Sportsmans Club Road.The Sportsmans… Continue reading Sportsmans Club ready for Swapper’s Day
Sunday August 16, 2015 6:36 PMJOHNSTOWN INDEPENDENTFive candidates have filed petitions to run for three seats on the Johnstown Village Council.Ryan Green, Ben Lee, Lewis Main, Russell Sparks and incumbent Cheryl Robertson have all filed with the Licking County Board of Elections. The filing deadline was Aug. 5.Incumbent councilmen David Keck and Bob Orsini are not… Continue reading Five running for three seats on Village Council
From ThisWeek News Johnstown Independent Sunday August 16, 2015 5:32 PMThe thunderstorm that rolled through the village of Johnstown Monday afternoon, Aug. 10, took its toll on the village and the employees of the water and sewer department."We were already very busy and the storm just compounded the problem," said Jack Liggett, Johnstown's service director."When water… Continue reading Monday rain, winds take toll
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
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
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
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