May 20

Features

School board OK’s new K–12 plan

The projected cost is about $35.5 million, though the district expects an eventual state reimbursement of 26%, more than $9.2 million.
COVID-19 update— State health orders end June 2

In Ohio, COVID-19 cases are falling. Vaccination eligibility is expanding. Masks are coming off. As a result, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced last week that most of the remaining health orders initially put in place last year will be lifted June 2.
‘Please Stand By’— Play captures pandemic year

“Please Stand By,” an approximately 60-minute work in one act, captures a year in the life of local students. But not just any year. The pandemic year, when previously normal life was put on hold, is the focus.
Planning Commission— Home approved for classes

A conditional use application submitted by Theodora Stephan to build a 4,000-square-foot single-family dwelling with a large commercial kitchen for culinary classes and special dinner events was approved by the Village Planning Commission at its May 11 meeting.