8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Celebrate Christie Lane's artists

Since March of last year, Hidden Creek Pottery has been host to a collection of art and pottery from Christie Lane's Artists' Open Studio. We have watched as these artists become aware of how their talents are touching others. I enjoy the stories behind how the pieces were formed using unusual techniques and innovative designs unique to the artist creating them. We are happy to be part of a great idea that enables the people of AOS to share their talents and abilities with our community. These artistic gifts might have been lost or gone unnoticed if not for the sensitivity and spirit of teachers like Lynda Stoneham and Bill Young. Their ideas and determination inspire and encourage, not only the students of AOS but many others by showing us what is possible, what is within our reach, how far that reach extends and what we can touch if we reach farther.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Citizen of the Year decision was difficult

It was not an easy decision, but it was a no-lose one. I'm talking about the Reflector's choice for its inaugural Citizen of the Year. We revealed Monday that Scott Ford was the winner, but any of the five finalists would have been a good pick.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Bellevue man faces seventh DUI charge

BELLEVUE - A Bellevue man entered a not guilty plea to his seventh driving under the influence charge Tuesday. Stephen M. Zehnder, 42, of 120 High St., is scheduled to appear for a Bellevue Municipal Court pretrial hearing March 20.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

BLAST FROM THE PAST

FEB. 28, 1967 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date 40 years ago:
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Mansfield man accused of having sex with 13-year-old Willard girl

A Mansfield suspect is being held in the Huron County Jail after reportedly admitting to having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Benjamin T. Myers, 21, "confessed to his involvement" with the Willard victim during an interview Monday at the Willard Police Department, Chief Joe Daniel said.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Crime/accidents

MONROEVILLE PD Phillip E. Devinney, 29, of Sandusky, was arrested and charged with driving with a suspended license, driving with an obstructed rear license plate and failure to remove plates after the transfer of ownership during a Feb. 20 traffic stop at a U.S. 20 business. He was transferred to the Huron County Jail.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Gift shop added in Norwalk

Shoppers at the Added Gift, a new store in Norwalk, might find that they are immune to buyer's remorse. They can at least tell themselves the money they spent went to a good cause good causes abound in the Added Gift.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

M'ville rallies past Danbury for sectional tourney win

PORT CLINTON - One down. Seven to go. The second number that would get Monroeville's boys' basketball team to the state finals might be a bit optimistic, but that kind of optimism carried the Eagles to a 75-73 opening round Division IV sectional tournament win over Danbury Lakeside Tuesday at Port Clinton High School.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

City planning for future

If Santa Claus dropped by and granted every Norwalk city department's full-scale wish list for capital improvements, he would need a big sack. Since the summer, Mayor Sue Lesch and consultants from PRISM Financial Solutions, based in Powell, have been putting together several key planning documents. One of those is a six-year plan for the city's capital improvement budget.
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8:24 PM Jul 24, 2010

Baby's death probed

The Norwalk Police Department is investigating the mysterious circumstances of the death of a 10-month-old Norwalk boy. Donavan Ian Allen Paul Lykins died Sunday at Akron Children's Hospital. The infant first went to Fisher-Titus Medical Center after an incident about 1 a.m. Saturday, then was flown by helicopter to the Akron hospital, where he died, Norwalk Law Director Jim Conway said.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

BLAST FROM THE PAST - Would-be thieves trip alarm, flee

FEB. 27, 1967 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date 40 years ago:
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Don't let pet controversy kill good fundraiser

Well I thought I heard and seen it all, but then I have seen the newspaper and a heard a few dumb comments on the radio and I have determined that Norwalk has some dumb people that live here. The contest is for the Huron County Humane Society for operational funds, (they get little funding, if any) not for the board members pockets. Being a past winner and a few runner ups, I never looked it at as a way to make money, I did it for the heartfelt way I felt towards those homeless animals. As far as Kathy Olak, we have had a friendly rivalry in the past on DONATING for my pictures. I have never questioned the voting process, even if Kathy or someone else won. So I guess "Precious'" owner should be happy that Kathy gave up that prized honor.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Letter writer knows what Olak was up to

In regards to the stories on the Human Society Pet Contest, I think I have some more front page news. I know where Kathleen Olak was on the Saturday before the voting ended. She was at the Humane Society, not stuffing ballot boxes, though. (And, for the record, I don't anyone has even accused Mrs. Olak of stuffing ballot boxes, but rather there was a disagreement in the way the votes were counted. Not any hint of dishonesty, but a question of whether votes should be totaled for each picture or for each pet.)
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Web cam offers glimpse of home

I sincerely appreciate the live Main Street Cam for viewing with the online edition of the Norwalk Reflector. I'm originally from the Norwalk area and now live in Canberra, Australia. I ahven't been home to Norwalk for 12 years now. Having access to the Web cam and being able to "go home" to Norwalk online via the Web cam is a great comfort and blessing to me when I feel homesick for Norwalk and my relatives there. I enjoy watching the traffic go through the intersection and remembering all of the wonderful times I had over the years in Norwalk. I especially enjoyed looking at the Christmas lights on Main Street this year.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Willard doesn't need more taxes

This is for the Willard city manager and the city council: I see the Willard residents get to vote on a tax hike. The way I see it, if the city has the money to furnish a cruiser for an officer to drive home every day, all the way out on Ohio 598 almost to the Richland County line, why should we have to pay more taxes.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

OUR VIEW - Unlocking the zoning code

The city of Norwalk finds itself in a difficult position with the request of Robert and Lisa Wilkerson. The couple wants to purchase the old funeral home on Benedict Avenue and turn it into a day spa. However, in order to do that they need the city to change the building's zoning designation from residential (R1) to business (B1). But, if the city makes that change, the property could become another business in the future one less desirable to the mostly residential area such as a bar or restaurant. So, the city is faced with quite the dilemma: Get a new business and a renovated building now or follow carefully thought out guidelines, as laid out in the comprehensive plan, designed to make sure the city has some level of control over the businesses that enter the city.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Crime/accidents

NORWALK FIRE Assisted North Central EMS with a seizure patient at 6:41 a.m. today at 50 Glover Ave. Returned to station at 6:47.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Senior festival set

COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Aging will conduct interviews with senior fitness experts and active older Ohioans at the Active Aging Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. This festival is part of the three-day Arnold Fitness EXPO 2007, which features 32 other fitness events and more than 650 exhibitors. Admission to the EXPO is $10 per day and includes the Acting Aging Festival. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or by calling (614) 431-3600.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Nursing Home Notes

Gaymont Nursing Center Resident council elected a new president for the coming year. Receiving the most votes was Ileta Malcolm. The dietary manager and licensed social worker were invited to attend and answer any questions posed by residents. Residents made suggestions and voiced concerns as each department within the facility was discussed. Menus for upcoming holiday meals were chosen as well as outing destinations for the coming months.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Norwalk residents likely facing another fee or tax increase

Norwalk is among 36 cities that have spent the last six months working on a plan to meet yet another Environmental Protection Agency mandate. What it will and how it will be paid for has not yet been determined, but the two most likely sources of revenue are fee increases or a tax increase. Safety Service Director Dale Sheppard said the city still is in the planning phase of the new mandate, which deals specifically with pollution discharge permits and handling runoff from rainstorms. The city will submit a plan to the EPA by March 15.
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8:22 PM Jul 24, 2010

Six family members indicted in girl's death

MANSFIELD A Richland County grand jury indicted six relatives last week in connection with the mysterious death of a 4-month-old girl during a four-day drive home to Mansfield from Florida. Prosecutors have accused the baby's uncle, Mansfield resident Scott A. Ritchie, 26, of causing Mary Ann Ritchie's death because she was crying, but they did not say in local reports how she died. Scott Ritchie is charged with one count each of aggravated murder, felonious assault and obstructing justice, plus two counts of child endangerment.
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