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Lt. Col. Marianne Bishop retired from the Air Force Reserve Dec. 31, 2006 after 22 years of combined active and reserve duty. She served from September 1984 until December 2006, during which she worked as a mental health nurse working in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Her first duty platoon was Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, followed by Clark Air Base, Republic of Philippines, Weisbaden Air Base, Germany; Lakenheath, England, Seymore Johnson Air Base, North Carolina and finally Wright Patterson in Dayton.
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Local barbecue MONROEVILLE The Huron River Joint Fire District chicken barbecue will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday. Eat in and carry out is available. The menu includes half chicken dinner with dessert for $7.
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NORWALK - Construction on the $4 million track expansion project at Summit Motorsports Park is on schedule, according to Bill Bader, Jr., president of the facility. The Bader family will unveil its new facility formerly Norwalk Raceway Park at Saturday's season opener. Coupons for free tickets to Saturday's event will be available in the Thursday and Friday editions of the Norwalk Reflector.
11:10 PM Jul 24, 2010
The woman who alleged she was denied multiple promotions because of sexual discrimination at the department of job and family services has sued the agency and its outgoing director. Nichole Baker, who began as a file clerk at the Huron County Department of Job and Family Services (HCDJFS) Jan. 12, 2004, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the department, the Huron County Commissioners, department director Erich Dumbeck and human resources administrator Bonnie Richards. Baker claims she was passed over for five promotions and has suffered discrimination at work because of "Dumbeck's infatuation with her," according to the complaint.
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Incorrect information appeared in Monday's edition of the Norwalk Reflector. Jeffrey A. Resor, 26, of 33 Bouscay Ave., is not the father of Donavan Lykins.
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APRIL 17, 1943 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 64 years ago:
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I have often been told by one of my mentors, regarding achieving different outcomes to old problems or situations, that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. I became very concerned after the work session on random drug testing in Norwalk Local Schools that took place April 4. Some of the committee members are not completely sold on the program, and they are entitled to their opinion. My main concern, however, is that no new ideas or strategies were presented.
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Nobody ever said it was easy being a parent. You do the best you can raising your children, from the minute they are born until the day they leave your house to be on their own.
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Huron County's drug problem must be fixed. People like Stephanie Broz deserve our thanks for bringing this issue to the forefront of our public debate. We have no doubt that as a result of her and others' efforts, the way the Norwalk schools address the issue of drug abuse is about to improve substantially.
11:05 PM Jul 24, 2010
NEW LONDON Treasurer Gina Blackman gave the board of education Monday the good news that as of March 31, school revenue was up 4 percent and expenses were down almost 1 percent. She cautioned, however, money soon will be needed for major expenditures on supplies and equipment.
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GREEN SPRINGS May 4 is the date of The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs (OAGC) Region 6 Spring Regional Meeting, The Garden Gate, at VFW Hall, 5912 County Road 44 (corner of Ohio 19 and Ohio 778), with Seneca County Garden Clubs hosting. OAGC Region 6 comprises clubs in Ottawa, Seneca, Sandusky, Erie, Huron and Lorain counties. The event includes a morning coffee hour, a spring flower show, door prizes, raffles (under the direction of Rose Perry, Monroeville, Region 6 Ways and Means Chair), sales tables of garden related items, plants, books, a catered lunch and two speakers.
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MONROEVILLE PD Clifford E. Cannon II, 50, of 40 Parsons St., was charged with failure to yield the right of way from a private driveway in the April 9 collision with the vehicle driven by Angela J. Cherry, 35, of 1263 Peru Olena Road, near a U.S. 20 business.
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Twilight Gardens Home Here comes Peter Cotton Tail, hopping down the bunny trail, down to help color the 20 dozen eggs that residents bought to color and sell to raise money for the activities department. The home had quite a few ladies and gentlemen down to help color. Lillian Cesa came down to box them up after they were all dried and ready to go. Lill has been boxing them up for the last 15 years. In honor of the Indians' home opener, residents had ice cream sundaes in plastic Indian hats. Residents had the works, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla ice cream with any topping you wanted. Even cherries. Everyone was wearing Indians attire so it made out be a good party. The home held the annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday. Quite a few children came, some of them were employees children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the residents. The hunt was held inside, because of the weather not being so good.
11:05 PM Jul 24, 2010
Do you know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to illness or disease? Wheels of Love helps seniors who suffer from respiratory disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, has a mobility limitation and difficulty in propelling a standard wheelchair, to receive a powerchair or scooter paid for by Medicare.
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Jessie Harris is a 25-year-old woman with a wholesome personality and contagious smile that conceals her obsession. She likes to go fast. Very fast.
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Clarksfield resident Carol Gibson accused Huron County social workers of not doing their jobs appropriately and expressed concern about the foster home placement process during the county commissioners' meeting this morning. "I have a real concern about the foster program," said Gibson, who accused foster care coordinators of playing favorites. "People want children and they're not getting them."
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APRIL 16, 1927 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 80 years ago:
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About 18 6-inch small tortilla shells 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
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SANDUSKY - It's not often that you get free admission to one museum, let alone four. That, however, will be the case May 19 during International Museum Day. The Eleutheros Cooke House, Follett House, Merry-Go-Round Museum, and Sandusky Maritime Museum will offer free admission, along with arts, crafts, and activities at each museum.
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MILAN On April 28, Edison High School will present its annual dinner, dance and theater in the high school gymnasium. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a buffet dinner accompanied by piano dinner music. The dinner will be served by members of the show choir and is being catered by Blue Ribbon Catering of Norwalk. The dinner includes: pork, honey wine chicken breast, red potatoes, broccoli with cheese, cheesy au gratin potatoes, sauce grilled veggies, fresh fruit, tossed salad, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages.
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