Weekly Poll

The school board has put demolition of the old Wyoming High School on hold for now as a group would like to open it as a community center. What would you like to see done to the building?

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02.09 18:30 - 20:30
Wyoming City Council Meeting

02.09 19:00 - 21:00
Stark County Board

02.10 17:00 - 18:30
Free PSA screening

02.10 18:30 - 20:00
Wyoming Lions Club meeting

02.14 07:30 - 12:00
Toulon Legion Breakfast

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Stark County hosts regionals; starts Monday

Regionals are underway for girls basketball already. The Lady Rebels are hosting this year. The schedule is above; Stark County plays the winner of Wethersfield/DePue on Tuesday night.



County Engineer takes position back in hometown

Stark County Engineer Jonathan Hodel is expected to submit his resignation to the county board next Tuesday. The Stark County News has learned that Woodford County's engineer Dennis Bachman retired after 13 years on the job and Hodel was offered the position. Hodel grew up in Woodford County, but planned to stay here as Bachman was not expected to retire for many more years.



Shipp to leave County Sheriff’s Department to take job with BHE

Stark County Deputy plans to leave his full-time position with the Sheriff’s Department to take a position with the Black Hawk East Police Department in Kewanee, IL. “I really hate to leave,” said Shipp. “But the choice was best for my family at this time.” Shipp will be working full-time at the Kewanee Campus of Black Hawk College as a full-time police officer. The job will pay a little bit higher in wages, but will also include benefits.

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2010 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:59

EL OS WG EG WT ET PN WJ ES VY AB TOTAL
TREASURER









Katrina Rewerts 28 43 14 47 107 67 27 40 73 29 30 505
Sandra Richardson 30 70 31 38 91 54 29 66 36 21 32 498












SAFETY TAX









TOTAL
YES 44 108 35 67 178 128 44 88 89 35 816
NO 23 51 25 27 55 61 19 44 38 24 367

EL - Elmira, OS - Osceola, WG - West Goshen, EG - East Goshen, WT - West Toulon, ET - East Toulon, PN - Penn
WJ - West Jersey, ES - Essex, VY - Valley, AB - Absentee and Early Voting

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 22:39
 
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LaFayette to apply for CDAP grant
Written by Amy Beaver   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:40
llafayetteThe Village of LaFayette held a public meeting to inform citizens of their intent to apply for a CDAP grant to pay for improvements of the water tower.  The water tower needs to be sandblasted and repainted as a standard repair and maintenance but the lead paint on the outside of the tower poses an additional cost.  The cost of the project is around $287,000.  The board agreed to come up with the required 25 percent, around $79,000, through a bank loan or additional grant funds.   While still in the beginning phases, this repair is greatly needed in the village.  The board hopes to not increase water rates to make the repair possible.
In other business, the board agreed to let bids for the park mowing.  The bids will be opened and awarded during the next regular business meeting on March 1 at the LaFayette village hall at 6 pm.
 
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Rebels continue their winning ways; now in LTC tourney
Written by Dustin Carlson   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:55
schoolThe Stark County Rebels are starting to hit their stride at the right time.  The boys hosted Princeville Tuesday, Jan. 26th.  The Rebels won 48-37.
Calvin Lewis led the way for the Rebels with 16 points, while Dillon Kelly also added in 10.  The Rebels shot very well from the free throw line making 13 out of 14 attempts.
The real test for the Rebels came Friday night as they traveled to Aledo to take on Mercer County.  The LTC tournament is this week for the boys, and Stark County received the 2 seed while Mercer County received the 1 seed, despite both teams being undefeated.
This game could be a possible preview of the championship game in the tournament, and let’s hope it is, because Stark County won 64-59. 
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:56
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Demolition bids on hold, for now
Written by Amy Beaver   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:43
schoolThe Stark County school board has directed Superintendent Jerry Klooster to hold off releasing the bids for the demolition of the old Wyoming High School.  The building has been closed since 2006 due to Health/Life/Safety requirements.  The district determined at that time that the improvements would not be as cost effective as building a new facility and upgrading other existing buildings to accommodate the attending junior high classes.
In May of 2009, the IEPA removed asbestos from several areas of the building, at no cost to the district, before the demolition was to be completed. 
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:45
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Walters resigns Bradford village board
Written by Amy Beaver   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:41
bradfordThe Bradford board approved the resignation of a second board member, Bobbie Walters, during a special meeting held January 12.  Walter’s resignation letter cited unethical procedures as the reason for her resignation.  Board members accepted the resignation as effective January 4 of 2010.  Mayor Adam Wilson asked a nominating committee to approve a candidate by the April meeting.  The position has three years left on its term.
During the special meeting, the board also approved the purchase of a 100 KW generator for $4,500.  This would take care of the well during power outages.   
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:43
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