Patel arrested on DUI charges

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Last Updated on Saturday, 02 March 2013 19:12

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The Galva Police Department arrested 37-year-old Hena Patel of Galva on a Stark County warrant Saturday morning.

On the night of November 26, 2012, Mrs. Patel was the driver of a 2002 Toyota Van that traveled off the road on Route 78, near 700N, and rolled to its passenger side before hitting a culvert, going airborne, and then landing on the other side of the culvert. The impact at the culvert ripped off the rear passenger side door.

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Bradford fire determined to be arson

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Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 17:52

Written by Jason Musselman

The Office of Illinois State Fire Marshall has ruled the fire that destroyed three Bradford businesses on November 25 was arson.

Investigators confirmed that the fire was a “set fire”, an incendiary arson event. No further details were released.

The state is asking for assistance with any information involving the fire. Anyone that may have seen anything unusual or heard anything prior to the fire or afterwards, is asked to call the Stark County Sheriff’s Office at 286-2541, or the state’s Arson hotline at 1-800-252-2947.

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Bradford police chief resigns

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Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 19:41

Written by John A. Ballentine

Police Chief Dawn Dove resigned as Bradford’s police chief effective last Wednesday, February 6. In a brief written statement Dove informed the News she had resigned that morning and that Officer Gary Evans would be in charge.
Village President Adam Wilson confirmed that Dove had resigned in a statement that same day, “As of this morning, I received Dawn’s resignation and this is the only change of employment we have.”
Neither Dove, nor Wilson gave a reason for the resignation. There have been recent rumors circulating around the area that Bradford’s police department has been having issues recently, although there is no confirmation of this on the record from any official.

Electricity savings on the way for Toulon

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Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 19:40

Written by Jason Musselman

In the absence of Mayor Rick Collins, senior councilman Don Turnbull was appointed Mayor Pro-tem by the other council members present.
Few items were present on the February meeting agenda. After approving the usual cash receipt report and submitted claims, Water Superintendent Shane Milroy reported to the council that the city is working with Rumbold & Kuhn to relocate some water lines for their bin expansion projects. Milroy stated the new bins will be in the TIF district and so the city is being very accommodating.
Attorney Bruce Fehrenbacher reported he had the ordinance prepared for water billing procedures. The council will have a chance to now review the ordinance prior to taking the matter up in March.

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Time clock in store for Bradford Village employees

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 16:58

Written by John A. Ballentine

At the Bradford Village board monthly meeting Saturday, the board discussed various brands of time clocks for Village employees to utilize. One costing $230 from Sam’s Club was unanimously approved to purchase for this purpose.
Instead of filling out their own time sheets, employees will be required to clock in and out of work, as soon as this new procedure is implemented.
A garbage pick-up contract from Murphy’s was approved by the board unanimously. The contract calls for a $10 charge per household for a term of four years. With 300 households in Bradford, the cost equals $3,000.
The motor vehicle driving policy was adopted by the board, which calls for sanctions if any violations occur of the policy. For example, driving a Village vehicle while legally intoxicated either with alcohol or drugs would bring specified penalties applicable to that Village employee.

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