NEW SHARON — The New Sharon Village Elders have announced that the Jim Ditzler Memorial Library will host a “Seniors Hour” on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a light lunch. Librarian Diana Oliver will provide a tour and overview of library assets available for seniors. She would also like to […]
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New Sharon Village Elders hosting Seniors Hour
NEW SHARON — The New Sharon Village Elders will host a Seniors Hour from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Librarian Diana Oliver will provide a tour and discuss ways the library can help seniors, including large-print reading materials or perhaps a senior computer class […]
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Franklin County sheriff to hold second Citizens Police Academy
NEW SHARON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will hold its second Citizens Police Academy in February and March. Classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 10 to March 31 at the Town Office, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a news release. They are free and open to anyone […]
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Farmington woman injured in New Sharon accident
NEW SHARON — A Farmington woman was taken to a local hospital Monday morning after her car was struck by a pickup truck on Route 2 just past the intersection with Mile Hill Road. Donna Dalouch, 57, of Farmington was heading east at approximately 5:27 a.m. when a truck driven by Andrew Prindall, 25, of […]
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New Sharon man charged in New Vineyard stalking case
NEW VINEYARD — A New Sharon man faces several charges after he was accused of stalking a former partner, despite being given several warnings to leave her alone. Franklin County Cpl. Nate Reid arrested Matthew R. Giustra, 43, on Tuesday on a felony charge of aggravated criminal trespass and misdemeanor charges of domestic violence stalking […]
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FMH Remembrance Tree decorations honor loved ones
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary once again has a Remembrance Tree with tree decorations that can be purchased “in memory of” or “in honor of” one or more individuals for $5. The tree in the hospital lobby shows the names of the dedications, as well as the donors who made the gift. Proceeds […]
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New Sharon couple faces theft charges related to company credit card
NEW SHARON — A local couple was arrested Friday after a company claimed the two had charged more than $6,000 on its credit card, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in his weekly report. Deputy Matthew Brann began an investigation after a representative of Dube Environmental in Sidney claimed worker Daniel Villacci of 147 […]
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Homemakers to meet Dec. 11 CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, for the annual Christmas party in the home of a member in Jay. Members will be car-pooling. For more information, call 778-3156. Christmas shopping for children AVON — The annual Christmas shopping event for children […]
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New Sharon man accused of trying to outrun Franklin County deputy
NEW SHARON — A local man is accused of driving 92 mph in a 45-mph zone while trying to outrun a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Tuesday night, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a release. Benjamin Savage, 21, of Weeks Mills Road was arrested on charges of criminal speed and eluding a police officer, and […]
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New Sharon weather observer honored for 40 years of service
NEW SHARON — Every day for the past 40 years, Maynard Webster has kept his eye on the weather. As an observer for the National Weather Service office in Gray, he faithfully notes conditions at 7 a.m. His information, along with that of other weather observers, helps the service with water supply forecasts for the […]