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McRell appointed as LaFayette Trustee
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- Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 20:16
- Written by John A. Ballentine
President Pro Tem Greg Bartley officially resigned as a LaFayette Village Trustee at Monday’s monthly meeting. He remains as Village President Pro Tem. In resigning, Bartley cleared the step necessary to fill his trustee’s position with the nomination of Vicki McRell.
The board approved McRell’s appointment and she was immediately sworn in to the Trustee’s position by Village Clerk Robin Bartley.
With McRell’s appointment, all Village Trustee positions are filled until this April’s election. At that time, the position of Village President, Village Clerk, and all six trustee seats will be voted upon.
At last month’s caucus, Greg Bartley was selected as a candidate for President 4 year term; Clerk: Robin Bartley 4 year term; Trustees: Larry Townsend, Florence Preston, Jeff O’Bryant 4 year term; Francis Piester, Rebecca Dalrymple 2 year term.
Gerard enters mayor race
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- Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 20:14
- Written by Administrator
A two horse race is shaping up in Toulon for the mayoral race.
Former City of Toulon employee Jaime Gerard submitted his petition for the position and will be on the April 9 ballot, along with Larry Hollis.
Hollis was nominated at the caucus held in early December. Gerard circulated a petition and submitted it before the December 26 deadline.
No other candidates petitions were filed. Toulon will have a vacant ward III position and treasurer at the election.
Meaker pleads not guilty
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 06 December 2012 16:27
- Written by John A. Ballentine
In court Friday for a preliminary hearing, Kendra E. Meaker followed the proceedings concerning her case without emotion. Public defender Robert McBride represents Meaker in court. Both listened as Judge Stuart Borden said that the full psychological report from Dr. John R. Day had been received by the court.
McBride immediately made a motion, “for it to be sealed.” There was no objection from States Attorney James Owen. Therefore, Borden ordered the fitness report sealed and stated, “I find the defendant fit for trial.”
McBride then waived the preliminary hearing and probable cause hearing, which were accepted by the court. At this point, Borden asked the defense to enter a plea and McBride simply said, “We plead not guilty.”
State Bank of Toulon breaks ground on new facility in Galva
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 06 December 2012 16:24
- Written by Jim Nowlan
The State Bank of Toulon broke ground Monday to construct a new banking facility in Galva for its Galva Banking Center.
President and CEO Douglas E. Parrott says the 4,500 square foot building, to be built at 210 SW 2nd Ave, just south of the Subway store, will bring together the latest in design and technology to enhance the customer’s banking experience.
“We made a commitment to the Galva Community in 1996 to provide community banking service with local decisions” said Parrott, “and feel that a new facility will allow us to grow and be a real community partner for many years to come. We are very proud to be a part of Galva and believe the residents will be very proud of the new facility that is being proposed.”
County board approves budget
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 06 December 2012 16:20
- Written by Administrator
In the last official business of the current members, the county board passed the 2013 budget Friday morning in a special meeting.
In other business, the board also approved the appointment of Jason Musselman to Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Director for Stark County. Musselman will take over for Fred Sams who is stepping down from the position on Jan. 1, 2013.
The board also approved a transfer of funds from the indemnity fees account to the tort liability fund to cover the upcoming insurance bill.