Election recap, New London govt. update, FFA honor, Ohio farming, NLPD calls
By David Jacobs
Unofficial results from the May 6 election in Huron County are in, as reported by the county elections board.
Voters in Huron County rejected 2,370-1,644 (59.04 percent-40.96 percent) a measure for Huron County Board of Mental Health & Addiction Services, according to the final unofficial results. This levy was a 10-year 0.5 mill replacement with a 0.5 mill increase -- bringing it to 1-mill.
"While we're deeply disappointed by the outcome of the levy vote, our commitment to Huron County remains unshaken," Huron County Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services said in a statement Wednesday.
"We’re grateful to everyone who supported this effort and stood up for mental health and recovery," the post said. "Though the path ahead will be more difficult, we will keep fighting to preserve vital services, close the gaps, and ensure no one faces mental illness or addiction alone."
Overall, Huron County's turnout was 10.86 percent. Polls across Ohio closed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
State Issue 2 to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by permitting the issuance of general obligation bonds was passing 67.76% to 32.24% with 100 percent of Ohio's vote counted, the Ohio Secretary of State's office reports.
State Issue 2 and the Huron County measure were the only items on the New London ballot on May 6.
The voting location in New London and New London Township was the Hileman Building at New London Recreation Park.
HURON COUNTY RESULTS via the Board of Elections are shown below
In Huron County, the election board’s Facebook page is “Huron County, Ohio Board of Elections.” Frequent updates were posted there. A link to the board’s website is available here. Voting locations can be found on that website.
NEW LONDON
Additional water storage sought for New London
The village of New London, with the support of its largest water customer, is seeking to add 250,000 gallons of storage capacity to help operate the village water plant in the most efficient way possible, village administrator Shawn Pickworth reports.
The Rural Lorain Water Authority, New London's biggest customer, backs the proposal, the village government reports.
The additional storage capacity would help operate the water plant by stabilizing water supply levels and reducing treatment fluctuations, Pickworth wrote in the recent report to village council.
To begin the process, Pickworth requested permission from the council to issue a Request for Qualifications to secure the services of an engineering firm. This step would provide preliminary project engineering and cost estimates.
Once engineering details are established, Pickworth said the village can pursue funding options to cover the project’s cost. He requested council approval to start the planning phase.
NEW LONDON POLICE
List: New London police calls (May 2-6)
EDUCATION
FFA honors for New London student
A New London student is earning praise.
"Congratulations to our own Paiton Shepherd on receiving her State FFA Degree yesterday at the State Convention!" New London Local Schools announced May 3. "Quite an honor!"
See photos here.
OHIO AGRICULTURE
A new USDA report details the progress of corn and soybean planting compared to their averages across Ohio, along with the overall condition of winter wheat and pasture/range. See full article here
NEW LONDON WEATHER
New London forecast (Live updates)
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