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East Wayne Fire District audit report
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Sugar Creek Twp. meeting location changed
SUGAR CREEK TWP. The regular meeting of the Sugar Creek Township Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, July 12 has been moved from the Kidron Community Building to the Sugar Creek Township Garage at 245 S Wenger Road. The starting time is 7 p.m. and has not changed. Visit sugarcreekwayne.com.
Read MoreEast Wayne Fire District comes under fire; chief, assistants resign
DGKN staff report MARSHALLVILLE The fire chief and two assistant fire chiefs issued their resignations this month without explanation and an interim chief has been named for East Wayne Fire District. At the June 15 regular monthly EWFD meeting, which was at Klusch Hall in Marshallville instead of Station 2 because of the extreme heat,…
Read MoreRoad to proposed safety improvements paved with concerns
Comments can be provided by July 2 to: Email: Donald. [email protected] Direct line: 419-207-7178; Online at www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/projects/projects/113035. PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Public officials, residents and business owners attended a public input meeting June 2 at Dalton Elementary & Middle School hosted by Ohio Department of Transportation regarding proposed changes at intersections along U.S. 30 in Wayne…
Read MoreUtility crews continue work; Wayne County roads closed
The Wayne County Engineer’s Office reports Wednesday afternoon that utility crews are out in full force following storms earlier this week that caused trees down, flooding and power outages. Motorists are reminded to use caution and expect delays. SR 83 and SR 95 are expected to be open Thursday, according to the Engineer’s Office. Closed…
Read MoreEWFD moves Weds. meeting location due to heat
DGKN staff report MARSHALLVILLE East Wayne Fire District’s board meeting location will be at air-conditioned Klusch Hall, 48 Park St. in Marshallville because of the extreme heat, instead of the fire station. The meeting time will not change. Budget hearing meeting at 6 p.m. and regular monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreWhat do you think about U.S. 30 safety improvement proposals? ODOT seeks input at public meeting June 2 in Dalton
ODOT seeks public input for U.S. 30 traffic improvement proposals DGKN staff report DALTON The Ohio Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting/open house 5-7 p.m. June 2 at Dalton Elementary & Middle School cafeteria, 250 N Church St., regarding the U.S. 30 safety improvement project in Wayne County. Meeting materials and a comment…
Read MoreFire/EMS renewal levies pass in Sugar Creek Township, East Wayne Fire District
DGKN staff report Three renewal fire levies to go toward fire and emergency medical services in Sugar Creek Township and the East Wayne First District of Dalton and Marshallville passed Tuesday during the May Primary Election, according to unofficial results on the Wayne County Board of Elections website. The levy in the northern portion of…
Read MoreKidron’s Hofstetter wins Republican primary for Wayne County Commissioner
A local firefighter and Sugar Creek Township trustee from Kidron has won the primary election for Wayne County Commissioner on the Republican ticket. According to the Wayne County Board of Elections website, in unofficial results, Jonathan Hofstetter had 7,800 votes to Richard Frazier’s 4,483. For the Democratic primary, Karla DeMali, has 38 write-in votes, according…
Read MorePRIMARY ELECTION 2022: Local voters to consider fire/EMS levies, county commissioner on ballots
DGKN staff report Primary Election Day is May 3 and voters in Sugar Creek Township and the East Wayne Fire District coverage area will have renewals of existing fire and EMS levies to consider. Also, Wayne County voters will see two candidates on the Republican ticket vying to fill a Wayne County Commission seat that…
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