A 70 year old resident of Huron County has become the first COVID-19 related death, according to Huron County Public Health. Bill Knapp, who also suffered from underlying health conditions, died on Sunday, March 29 due to complications of novel coronavirus.
A second case of the coronavirus disease 2019 has been found in Huron County prompting Huron County Public Health to formally declare a local public emergency, according to Huron County Health Commissioner Tim Hollinger.
Willard City Manager Jim Ludban outlined some of the steps the city is taking during the coronavirus pandemic, including city employees and sick leave.
Willard City Manager Jim Ludban delivered his fourth State of the City address last week. It was also his last, having submitted his resignation which becomes effective April 1.
The Huron County Community Library, after consulting with Huron County Public Health, will be closing at the end of hours on March 18, until further notice.
Huron County Public Health, along with Huron County public officials partners are reporting the first Huron County “presumptive positive” test result for novel coronavirus disease 2019.
Through several conversations with the Huron County Public Health, the Huron County Community Library has decided to adjust some of the services for the duration of this crisis.
The Willard Food Bank is continuing to help feed those who do not have enough in their pantries. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday fro 1 to 4 p.m.
Even though Ohio Governor Mike DeWine set the deadline for closing all public schools in the state as Monday, March 16, the doors to the Willard campus were secured after class on Friday, March 13, according to Willard City Schools Superintendent Jeff Ritz.
In his press conference this afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said all Ohio schools will receive "an extended spring break" that will last three weeks. Schools will close at the end of the day on Monday, March 16 and remain closed for those three weeks. After that time, there will be a r…
The school districts in Huron County issued a joint statement on March 11 announcing protocols regarding the Novel Coronavirus and their response. The announcement has resulted in the cancellation of numerous activities across the district, including the Willard City Schools.
The 5K Honor Run/Walk set for Saturday, March 14 has been canceled, according to the Willard High School Community Honor Committee.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Kylee Gibson's fire poster is one of 12 chosen bythe State Fire Marshal. She also received an award and a check from the Willard Firefighter's Association.
A letter of resignation from city manager Jim Ludban was accepted by Willard City Council at the Monday, March 2 meeting. The resignation is effective April 1.
The Salvation Army of Willard closed its doors on Monday March 2. The 313 Crestwood Dr. office will no longer be serving the local community.
The Village of Plymouth is moving ahead with a plan of action to demolish a burned and vacant home at 32 W. Broadway St. Members of Plymouth Village Council passed a motion at its recent meeting to approve payment to Chem-Tech Consultants, Inc. to perform an asbestos survey on the building.
A bus driver for the Willard City Schools pleaded no contest to a charge of negligent homicide in Norwalk Municipal Court on Friday, Feb. 21.
In order to try and reach other facets of the community, Trinity Lutheran Church in Willard will offer drive-thru ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. Pastor Janet Wittenmyer said she got the idea after attending a professional pastors retreat.
The Willard City Schools bus driver charged in the crash which killed a Greenwich man will have a jury trial on Feb. 21 in Norwalk Municipal Court.
On Feb. 1, Huron County EMA switched to WENS (Wireless Emergency Notification System). Anyone who was signed up under Everbridge, the previous provider, is also signed up under WENS. The notifications can be personalized to area, alert etc. Go to huroncountyalerts.com to see what is availabl…
The Willard Area chamber of Commerce honored the late Todd Shininger for his 70 plus years of service to the community. Ricky Branham (right) executive director of the chamber, presents an award to Matt (left) and Mark Shininger.
WHS Head swim coach Ashley King comments after the Flashes and Lady Flashes compete in Colonel Crawford meet.
Students in the 12th grade at Willard High School are being judged this week on their senior projects. Passage of the senior project is mandatory for graduation. The students pick a subject which interests them. There is research and a paper that must be completed. Each senior is required to…
Willard Fire & Rescue is on the way to a call of a semi on its side in a field. One injury is reported.
The Willard Police and Fire departments will be accepting new toys and food donations on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Willard Fire Department, 425 Fort Ball Road.
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