Soon after the city placed six stop signs at Norwalk's most dangerous intersection, there was an accident. On March 19, Norwalk driver Michael P. Gordon, 55, did not see local motorist Amy S. Allton, 30, who was heading west on Cleveland Road. After stopping at the Old State Road stop sign, Gordon pulled into the intersection and hit Allton's Honda Civic on the left front side, Norwalk Police Officer Janet Lichoff wrote in her report.

Former Huron County Sheriff's Detective Matthew S. Spencer pleaded innocent Monday to eight felonies in connection with stealing more than $10,000 from the evidence room and being involved in a suspected insurance scam. Spencer, 33, of 420 High St., Willard, is accused of stealing between $10,000 and $15,000 which had been "logged in as evidence" and making a false insurance claim to cover the missing money, Erie County Prosecutor Kevin Baxter has said.

Linda Bersche's passion is her work with the Norwalk Area United Fund. But next in line might be her cooking. The United Fund's executive director shows her Italian roots through her cooking. For her dish, spaghetti and meatballs in a pork meat sauce, she makes meatballs much larger than a golf ball, because that's the way her grandmother made them.

NORWALK The following people were recently convicted of crimes in Norwalk Municipal Court, Judge John Ridge presiding: Michael J. Latteman, 29, 1633 Settlement Road, Norwalk; no dog license; conviction date: March 21; fine, $25; costs, $45.

NORWALK The following people recently were convicted of drunken driving in Norwalk Municipal Court: Margaret L. Kern, 54, 1506 Zenobia Road, Norwalk. Violation date: Nov. 23, 2006. Conviction date: March 21, 2007. Sentence: $600 fine, $55 costs, six-month license suspension and three days in jail; credited with $250 and three days in jail time upon completion of alcohol intervention program (AIP); defendant shall have limited driving only on proof of insurance and occupation from March 21 to May 23.

Toast Ralph Seward, who retired at the end of last week after more than 30 years in the city's employment. Seward served as public works coordinator, helping the city stay ahead of the curve on Environmental Protection Agency mandates and important sewer and road projects. Seward was fair dealing with contractors and residents and his knowledge and skill will be missed. Roast the city's failure to help Rob and Lisa Wilkerson revamp the old funeral home on Benedict Avenue. We agree with council member Skip Wilde who was frustrated that, because of a disdain for spot zoning, the city was passing on a chance to help bring some jobs into the local economy especially when other businesses, such as Epic Technologies, are cutting jobs. However, it appears this story will have a happy ending as the Wilkersons plan to take on an even more ambitious project elsewhere in the city a 10,000 square-foot strip mall.

The Huron County Highway Department is reminding residents of construction that began today at 8 a.m. for three weeks for bridge work on Lamereaux Road, east of Peru Center Road and west of River Road. It will be a complete closure, no through traffic. Also beginning today for 10 days (weather permitting) culvert work on Butler Road north of Cook Road and south of Ohio 18. Complete closure with the detour being Ohio 60.

No one was a loser at the Norwalk Boosters' reverse raffle Saturday night. In fact, everyone went home a "weiner." Skip Wilde announced the reverse raffle with a grand prize of $10,000. As consolation prizes, Wilde passed out "weiner" hats, gator hats and jester hats. The weiners were the first to go.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides a one-time payment during the winter heating season toward an energy bill for income-eligible consumers. With one form, customers may apply for the: HEAP, HEAP Emergency Crisis Program, Percent of Income Payment Plan and Home Weatherization Assistance Program.

James E. Sawyer, 53, currently resides in Lafayette Township, Medina County, with plans to move here as soon as possible. Immediate family: wife, Linda, six grown children