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By David Jacobs
Power outage in the Plymouth area
The village of Plymouth reported that electrical service was back on line late Monday night, after a “widespread” outage that began hours earlier.
“Everyone’s power should be restored," the village announced via its official Facebook page after 11 p.m.
The post thanked the AEP linemen and village utility employees for their efforts.
The cause of the outage was not known.
The village updated community members throughout the evening about the electrical outage that began in the late afternoon.
“Everyone, please be patient -- crews are working as diligently and safely as possible,” the village said in an early evening post.
The village's official Facebook page can be viewed here.
SHELBY EDUCATION
Shelby schools select Tim Rodenbaugh as new assistant principal at high school
Longtime educator Tim Rodenbaugh has been selected as the next assistant principal of Shelby High School, pending Board of Education approval at the July 21 meeting, Shelby City Schools announced on Monday night.
SHELBY GOVERNMENT
Shelby finances up but some funds remain tight
Shelby officials reported a modest year-to-date increase in city finances, with the general fund up and income tax collections rising, but several funds — including water and street — are under continued financial strain as summer begins.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Jackson trustees OK lots splits, address multiple topics
Jackson Township trustees approved financial realignments, zoning permits, and road maintenance updates as they closed out their June meeting schedule.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Bellville police officer struck by vehicle, recovering
BELLVILLE — A Bellville police officer was struck by a vehicle late Sunday while performing traffic control duties at Light Up the Valley and is currently at home recovering, the village police department reported Monday.
Ohio State Highway Patrol competing in 'Best Looking Cruiser' contest
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again competing for the title of “Best Looking Cruiser,” the patrol said on Monday.
WILLARD
WEATHER
Shelby forecast (live updates)
Huron County region (live updates)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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Mansfield woman dead, Plymouth resident hurt in Knox County motorcycle crash
Richland driver killed as SUV hits Knox ditch, tree, flips, strikes building
Bellville police officer struck by vehicle, recovering
Shelby school board set to meet
Recap: 4 hurt in township fire (photos/video) | Jackson update | 2 obits | 11 Shelby PD reports
Shelby puts forth off-highway motorcycle, snowmobile, all-purpose vehicle proposal
Record-tying heat, storms | campus project | Tiro festival nears | Tax talk
AT A GLANCE
Reporter David Jacobs can be reached at davidjacobs@shelbynewsreporter.com