1:20 AM Jul 25, 2010
Summer is almost here, and to celebrate, the Norwalk Jaycees are hosting the first of this year's Movie in the Park events. The Jaycees will be showing the award-winning Disney/Pixar movie "Cars" starting at dusk (around 9 p.m.) Friday at Jaycee Park on Pleasant Street.
1:20 AM Jul 25, 2010
Norwalk Fire Chief Doug Coletta announced this morning that John Soisson, a full-time firefighter since April 1992, has been promoted to lieutenant. "John has a good head on his shoulders," Coletta said. "He's very enthusiastic about the department."
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Bouncer seats can break Oeuf LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y is recalling Infant Bouncer Seats sold nationwide from September 2006 to March 2007. The tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the seat.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Here are some agri-business notes from the Huron and Erie County Farm Service Agency: CRP and CREP implementation prior to contract approval is at participant's own risk
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
NL FFA NEW LONDON On May 3 to 5, 12 students, and Christina Howard attended the Ohio FFA State Convention in Columbus. At the convention the students had the opportunity to listen to motivational speakers and gain valuable leadership skills.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Classy Clovers The club met April 29 at Tyler Baker's house. The pledges were led by secretary Carrie Hinckley. The roll call was taken by naming "a healthy snack."
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
It seems that almost everybody loves the out-of-doors. Some like to hunt and/or fish, others might boat or canoe, or maybe camp, hike, bird watch, even just swim in a lake and picnic. But there's one sport that draws thousands of the above, and even folk who never venture into Mother Nature's territory normally. That's mushroom hunting, an activity that brings out families, oldsters, even 10- or 12-year-old kids to roam woodlots, fencerows, and heavy forest seeking the elusive morel.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
MAY 12, 1925 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 82 years ago:
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Steuben UCC STEUBEN Sunday is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The scripture lessons, based on the theme "Welcome by the River," are Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelations 21:10, 22-22:5; and John 14:23-29. The Rev. Patricia E. Welch, pastor and teacher, will lead worship during the 11 a.m. service. Large print bulletins will be available.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Erin Nicole Sweeting has graduated from North Central State College with an associates degree in applied business/business management and Tiffin University with a bachelor's degree in business administration/managerial studies. David Kamm, a junior at Miami University and a 2004 graduate of New London High School, received a Maher/Zouhary Award of $345. Kamm was one of three students who received this award. Maher awards are selected on the basis of the quality of research proposals submitted to the University Undergraduate Research Committee during each fall semester. The proposals are also reviewed by the departmental committee on undergraduate research and awards for the purpose of selecting students to receive a Maher Award.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
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1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Ronnie Shepherd will celebrate 30 years of service at R.R. Donnelley in Willard Monday. He was hired in 1976 as a seasonal shipper. He has worked as a material handler, machine index cutter operator and is currently an equipment operator I. His supervisor says Ron has seen a lot of changes in his 30 years at RR Donnelley. He has a strong work ethic and dedicated spirit that makes him a highly valued partner in the R.R. Donnelley solution.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Local officials met at Berry's Restaurant in Norwalk for a debriefing of the fourth annual Business Appreciation Week, which was celebrated during the last week of April in the Norwalk area. During the week, 41 local and state officials met with 90 companies in the region and found that the vast majority of businesses are healthy and optimistic about future economic prospects.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
GREENWICH Saying it was time for a change, Ryan Teglovic is leaving South Central High School. Teglovic, 33, will teach history and be an assistant football coach at Mt. Vernon High School.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
The Norwalk City School board officially recognized the Norwalk City Schools Alumni Association. One of its first actions will be to sponsor a multi-year class reunion. Bob Mitchell and other Norwalk Alumni hit upon the idea of a multi-year reunion as they began planning their 50-year reunion. He and his classmates were discussing it, and members from another class at the next table said, "what about us too?"
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
The Erie MetroParks is organizing a nature day camp for youngsters entering grade one or two this fall in 2007. The camp, titled "Young Naturalists Nutty about Nature" will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25, 27 and 29 at Osborn Park's Frost Center. Campers may arrive 15 minutes early and be picked up 15 minutes late. The minimum number of campers is 10, while the maximum is 20.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Home for Mother's Day weekend, Josh Devaney has taken the opportunity to bring a message of peace to Norwalk. Devaney, a native of Norwalk, and Elsa Mann, a friend from Columbus, are protesting the war on the corner of Benedict and Main Street this afternoon.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
The Western Reserve girls' team made it seven straight Firelands Conference track and field titles Friday, topping Crestview 109-104.5 at Whitney Field. In the boys' competition, Monroeville held off the Roughriders 116-99 in the final two events to win the male title. Defending champion New London was third with 95 points.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Editor's note: Scott Ford, commissioner of the Lefty Grove League and a teacher who is retiring after 35 years in the profession, will be honored from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Arby's on Milan Avenue in Norwalk. This story about the Lefty Grove League appeared in the national VFW magazine.
1:10 AM Jul 25, 2010
Summer in Norwalk always features the pounding of jackhammers and the sight of construction crews, and this year will be no different. Norwalk City Engineer James Sawyer said four major projects will be continuing in the coming months.
1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010
MAY 11, 1966 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date 41 years ago: