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Dalton accepts letters of interest to fill open village council seat

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DGKN staff report DALTON   The Village of Dalton is accepting letters of interest to fill an open seat on Village Council. Residents interested in filling the opening can submit a letter of interest to Village Hall, 1 W Main St., by noon, Friday, March 18, for consideration. Sadly, councilwoman Dee Rodi-Barbera passed away last month.…

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Councilwoman, former mayor well-known in community

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DGKN archive photo Dee Rodi-Barbera, right, is sworn in by Mayor Judy Cox in 2018 in council chambers to fill a vacated seat on council. DALTON  Even if you weren’t a member of Dee Rodi-Barbera’s family, you likely were treated as one. Rodi-Barbera was well-known in the community not only by residents and motorists she…

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Dalton Village Council Jan. 17 meeting report

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Dalton Village Council monthly meeting Jan. 17 KEY ACTION: Council passed a motion to upsize a sewer line extension from 8 inches to 12 inches at an amount not to exceed $9,000. Mayor Dennis Finley also told council that the project being developed by LincWay LLC project and Wayne County Children’s S.T.E.A.M. Playlab at 150…

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First State Fire Marshal explosive detection dog passes away at age 13; completed more than 1,400 missions before retiring

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Dodger’s Career Statistics: Missions: 1,438 Demonstrations: 287 Finds: 387 Citizens Served: 15,575,923 DGKN staff report COLUMBUS Dodger, an explosive detection canine for the State Fire Marshal Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau, made one last visit to the SFM Reynoldsburg campus this week to receive ‘good boys,’ ‘thank yous,’ and a fond farewell from his SFM…

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Sugar Creek Township to put renewal levies on May ballot for fire and EMS

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DGKN staff report Trustees are working toward placing renewal levies for fire and EMS services on the May ballot for township residents to consider. Trustees passed unanimously a resolution at their regular monthly meeting Dec. 13, which is identical to a resolution passed two years ago except for an updated date, certification amount and resolution…

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Dalton Village Council Dec. 20 meeting report

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DGKN staff DALTON  A call to the right person might have finally alleviated a traffic congestion problem that village officials and others have been working to remedy for more than a year. Mayor Dennis Finley has made phone calls to the Ohio Department of Transportation, sent emails, received communication from concerned citizens, taken video of…

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WAYNE COUNTY NEWS: Bow Wow Ball set for Feb. 12

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The biggest fundraiser of the year to support the Wayne County Dog Shelter is being presented by PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare for the Shelter) and will take place 5:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Pines Golf Club and Restaurant, 1319 Millborne Rd., Orrville, according to a county news release. The evening features: *   5:30 p.m.…

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Dalton residents reminded to submit taxes to CCA

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DALTON  Residents received a letter over the summer about the village contracting with CCA-Division of Taxation for all income tax functions and they are reminded: * Submit taxes and payments to CCA, 205 W Saint Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113-1503 or file at https://efile. ccatax.ci.cleveland.oh.us. Call 216-664-2070. * Federal and state tax filing deadlines for…

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