LaFayette – New Wave agreement to implement

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 16:55

Written by John A. Ballentine

President Pro Tem Greg Bartley informed the LaFayette Village Board Monday that he had signed and returned the contracts to New Wave Net. During their scheduled monthly board meeting, Bartley clarified to newer trustees the terms of the contracts.
New Wave is a wireless internet provider serving an area from Kewanee to Neponset to Bloomington. In order to expand their territory west, New Wave will be installing antennas onto the Village water tower utilizing powerful magnets, not welds, to secure them to the tower.

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HOPE WEEK at Stark County High School

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 16:53

Written by Jason Musselman

The Stark County High School student council put together a week long “Hope Week” to raise awareness for all different types of cancer.
The goal was to raise $3,500 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in the process. Through a community dinner, raffles and donations, over $5,300 was raised.
English teacher Mrs. Nolan had agreed to shave her head if the goal was met, and so in an assembly Friday, students did the honor.

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Five interviewed for SC Principal position

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Last Updated on Friday, 01 February 2013 15:10

Written by Doug Hampton

The January meeting of the Stark County School Board started with a public hearing. The hearing was required by state law to consider having students attend school on Pulaski Day and Lincoln’s Birthday. There were no comments from the public on the issue. The board voted later in the meeting to approve student attendance on those days.

Window Project
Board member Skip Turnbull reported that the building committee had met with the Farnsworth Group to discuss the  status of the Junior High window project. Dan Gavin of the Farnsworth Group attended the meeting and gave the board a presentation on putting the project out for bid. The board voted in favor of proceeding with letting bids. Board
member Rob Groter was absent.

Principal Reports
Elementary principal Tessa Samuelsen reported that the teachers and staff went over how the current curriculum aligns with common core. Areas that do not align were found and will be addressed. 

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Bradford Village Pres. speaks to rumors

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Last Updated on Friday, 01 February 2013 15:04

Written by John A. Ballentine

In a follow-up to a News article last week concerning the transfer of the Bradford K9 unit from the control of Chief Dawn Dove to Village President Adam Wilson, Wilson has proffered several statements in a telephone conversation.

“Chief Dove has not been fired,” said Wilson, addressing rumors that are circulating around the county. He continued, “There have been no changes in employment at the Bradford Police Department.”

When asked by The News to elaborate, Wilson stated, “There have been personnel meetings among the Village board, but no action has been taken at the present time.” 

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Annawan, Stark County rematch in LTC tournament championship game

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Last Updated on Thursday, 24 January 2013 15:19

Written by Jason Musselman

The Stark County Lady Rebels successfully defeated Wethersfield 50-48 last Thursday night to advance to the championship game of the LTC tournament.

That bid paired them against Annawan, the number one seed in the tournament and number two in the state. Stark County had fallen to the Lady Bravettes on Jan. 7, 57-37 at their place in conference play.

Neither team was hitting the same shots this go-around. Stark County was attempting to force the ball inside, but again had troubles getting past the long arms of Annawan.

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