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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LaFayette – New Wave agreement to implement

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 16:55

Written by John A. Ballentine

President Pro Tem Greg Bartley informed the LaFayette Village Board Monday that he had signed and returned the contracts to New Wave Net. During their scheduled monthly board meeting, Bartley clarified to newer trustees the terms of the contracts.
New Wave is a wireless internet provider serving an area from Kewanee to Neponset to Bloomington. In order to expand their territory west, New Wave will be installing antennas onto the Village water tower utilizing powerful magnets, not welds, to secure them to the tower.

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HOPE WEEK at Stark County High School

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 16:53

Written by Jason Musselman

The Stark County High School student council put together a week long “Hope Week” to raise awareness for all different types of cancer.
The goal was to raise $3,500 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in the process. Through a community dinner, raffles and donations, over $5,300 was raised.
English teacher Mrs. Nolan had agreed to shave her head if the goal was met, and so in an assembly Friday, students did the honor.

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