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Council Finalizes Wages, Votes to Board Up Russ Street House
Weston Village Council on September 21 gave final approval to a new employee wage schedule, adopted a state-mandated sales tax reimbursement policy and voted to board up a vacant house on Russ Street, according to the meeting minutes. A decision on cybersecurity services estimated at about $20,000 a year was pushed to October.
Otsego Opens Hall of Fame Nominations, Names Homecoming Court
Otsego Local Schools is taking nominations for its 2026–27 Hall of Fame class through Nov. 1, and it crowned its homecoming king and queen during a homecoming week that ended Oct. 2.
Wood County Health Department Confirms Measles Case in Bowling Green, Lists Exposure Sites
The Wood County Health Department has confirmed one case of measles in Bowling Green, and says the infected person visited several locations while contagious, including Bowling Green State University, Pagliai's Restaurant, the Wood County Hospital Emergency Department and Falcon Health Center. Anyone who was at those places during the listed times may have been exposed, the department said in a September 29 media release.
Weston Public Library Seeks Applicants for Board of Trustees Seat
The Weston Public Library is looking for a community member to serve on its Board of Trustees for a four-year term that begins in January 2027. Letters of interest are due to Library Director Shelen Stevens by 10 a.m. Monday, October 5.
Miss Lily’s Opens Its Doors on Center Street, Adds Evening Hours
Six months after Weston residents first learned the Grand Rapids favorite was scouting new locations, Miss Lily’s has officially made the village its new home. The restaurant opened at 13539 Center Street on Saturday, September 12, and tonight serves its first dinner as it adds permanent evening hours on Thursdays and Fridays.
Otsego Schools Roundup: Districtwide Evacuation Drill, New Staff Contract and a Record Fall for Knights Athletics
Otsego Local Schools, which serves Weston-area students, has opened the school year with a districtwide evacuation drill, a new three-year contract for its classified staff and the return of its junior high principal, while Knights teams have posted a school record in girls soccer and a sixth straight conference title in girls golf.
Council Hears First Reading of Zoning Change for Houses in Commercial District
A proposed zoning change that would let people live on the ground floor of houses in Weston’s commercial zone received its first reading at the September 21 Village Council meeting, according to Councilmember Ashley Patel. The measure comes from a Planning Commission recommendation and was added to the agenda at the meeting.
Otsego Leaders Say Meta Grant Doesn’t Signal a Stance on Data Centers
Leaders of Otsego Local Schools, which serves Weston, say a $30,000 grant the district received from Meta does not mean the district has taken a position on data centers, and that it had no promise of Meta money when it campaigned for its recent income tax measure, the Sentinel-Tribune reported.
Weston EMS Takes Delivery of New Four-Wheel-Drive Ambulance
Weston Emergency Medical Services has taken delivery of its new squad, a four-wheel-drive Ford 550 truck-style ambulance, the department announced August 26. Crews still need to apply graphics and move equipment over before the vehicle goes into service, and a dedication ceremony will be announced, Weston EMS said.
Village Council Sets Streetlight Assessment and Backs Water District Nomination in September Session
The Weston Village Council met Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and passed a string of emergency measures, including a streetlight assessment set at $22,000 and a resolution accepting tax amounts and rates set by the Budget Commission. Council also voted 4-1 to nominate Bill Barnhart to the Northwest Water and Sewer District board.
Five Adults Charged in July Fight Involving Teens at Weston Cemetery
Five adults now face charges in connection with a July 10 fight involving juveniles at Weston Cemetery, according to court records reported by 13 ABC and the Sentinel-Tribune. Investigators allege that adults at the scene encouraged the fighting instead of stopping it, and two teens were taken to the hospital.
Otsego Schools’ Income Tax Receipts Start Strong as Forecast Leaves Out Weston Solar Revenue
Otsego Local Schools’ income tax collections are off to a strong start this fiscal year, but the district’s latest five-year forecast does not count any revenue from the solar field being built in and around Weston, Treasurer Steve Carroll told the Board of Education on Aug. 31. He expects to present revised numbers in November.
Historical Society Welcomes Fairgoers to Train Depot at Wood County Fair
The Historical Society of Weston, Ohio welcomed visitors to the train depot at the Wood County Fair from Aug. 4 to 7, inviting fairgoers to stop in, look around and leave with a punched ticket. The Society later called its Depot Day during the fair’s Senior Day a success.
November 3 Ballot Guide: What Weston-Area Voters Will See
Weston-area voters will choose a Wood County commissioner, a county auditor and two county judges on November 3, along with Ohio’s next governor, a U.S. senator and other statewide offices. Two countywide renewal levies, for senior services and the county library district, will also appear on every Wood County ballot. No issues from the Village of Weston, Weston Township or Otsego Local Schools appear on the lists of filed ballot issues.
Village Council Pursues Larger Washington Street Grant and Park District Funding in August Session
The Weston Village Council met Monday, August 17, 2026, and voted unanimously to apply for an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant on a larger $260,000 Washington Street and Brook Lane project, while also authorizing the village to take part in the Wood County Park District’s grant program and choosing the first items for that application.
Village Council Backs Mobile Health Center, Declares Sycamore Street Mobile Home a Nuisance in August Session
Weston Village Council met on August 3, 2026, and agreed to supply Village electrical power to the Wood County Health Department’s new Mobile Health Center, which the department hopes to add to its regular stops in Weston. Council also declared a vacant mobile home on Sycamore Street a nuisance and passed two emergency resolutions, one to seek Ohio Public Works Commission funding for Washington Street.
Weston Firefighters Mike Davies and Rick Easterwood Honored for 30 and 20 Years of Service
Two members of the Weston Fire Department, Mike Davies and Rick Easterwood, were honored for a combined half-century of service when the Wood County Firefighters Association recognized longtime firefighters from around the county during opening ceremonies at the Wood County Fair.
Village Committees Weigh Purchase Policy Changes, New Mower and Stop Sign Requests in July
Spending rules and traffic concerns led Village of Weston committee business in July. On July 13 the Administrative Process Committee recommended changes to the Village Purchase Policy, including lowering the amount that requires Council approval from $10,000 to $3,000. Public Works moved ahead with a resolution asking OHM to apply for 2027 Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding for Washington Street, and two committees advised against stop signs at two intersections. Council committees are advisory and make recommendations to the full Council.
Village Council Creates Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Tightens Purchase Approval Threshold in July Session
Weston Village Council met on July 20, 2026, and adopted Resolution 2026-7 on final reading, formally creating the Village of Weston Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission. Council also voted to lower the dollar threshold at which purchases need Council approval from $10,000 to $3,000, and heard updates on the Main, Cherry and Taylor Street paving project.
Bradner Woman Indicted in Alleged OVI Crash That Struck Pedestrian and Main Street Building
A Bradner woman has been indicted on felony assault and impaired-driving charges in connection with a June 3 incident in which she is accused of striking a pedestrian with her SUV and then driving into the front of a building on Main Street in Weston.
County Plans Milton Road Bridge Replacement and Widening in Weston Township
Wood County is moving ahead with plans to replace the Milton Road bridge over Ditch 2389 in Weston Township and widen the road, a project the Wood County Engineer’s Office has estimated at $781,100. Bids for the work were due in July, but no contract award has been posted, and the county has not announced a construction schedule or closure dates.
Village Council Funds New Ambulance, Shifts Washington Street Grant to OHM in July Session
Weston Village Council met July 6, 2026. In an emergency reading, it passed supplemental appropriations for the village’s new ambulance and gave final approval to selling surplus village property through an online auction. Council also voted to have OHM prepare the Washington Street grant application in place of DGL, and heard residents’ concerns about fireworks and e-bikes.
Village Committees Shift Washington Street Grant Work to OHM, Review EMS Billing and Council Liaisons in June
Washington Street came up in several Village of Weston committee meetings in June. On June 23 the Public Works Committee recommended that Council rescind its vote to have DGL write the project’s Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant application and use OHM instead. The Administrative Process Committee recommended bringing back council liaisons for every board and commission, and the Public Safety Committee reviewed two years of EMS billing. Council committees are advisory and make recommendations to the full Council.
Village Council Reinstates Board Liaisons, Opens Debate on New Parks Advisory Commission in June Session
Weston Village Council met June 15, 2026, and voted to once again require a council liaison on every village board and commission. Council also held the first reading of a resolution creating a new Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission that would return spending authority to Council, approved the 2027 revenue budget for submission to the county, and sent a broken village mower back to committee.
Village Council Adopts Cybersecurity Policy and Weighs Washington Street Costs in June 1 Session
Weston Village Council adopted the village’s cybersecurity policies and approved a 2027 electric aggregation agreement at its June 1, 2026, meeting. Council also heard new cost estimates for Washington Street, from an $80,000 repair to as much as $450,000 for full roadway improvements, and sent the project to the Administrative Process committee for financial review.
Village Committees Take Up Parks Commission Rewrite, Animal Control Fines and Washington Street Grant in May
Village committees in May worked on a new Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission document, a tiered fine system for animal control violations and the next steps on Washington Street, where DGL could write an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant application for the Village at a cost of no more than $2,500. Four advisory Council committees, which make recommendations to Council, and the Weston Cemetery trustees met between May 7 and May 27.
Village Council Funds Sheriff Rate Increase and Hires OHM for Grant Writing in May 18 Session
Weston Village Council met May 18, 2026, and adopted an ordinance adding $4,000 to the village’s budget to cover a Wood County Sheriff’s Office rate increase. Council also voted to contract with OHM for on-demand grant writing services and sent two community concerns, the Route 235 advertising sign and cat leash enforcement, to committee.
Village Council Hears Energy Aggregation Update, Moves Forward on Cybersecurity Policy in May Session
The Weston Village Council heard an update on the village’s electric aggregation program at its May 4, 2026 meeting and, following an executive session, chose to move forward with a cybersecurity policy submitted by Paul Skaff. Council also approved participation in a RITA non-filer subpoena program and referred concerns about garbage trucks damaging village streets to committee.
Village Committees Weigh Washington Street Grant, EMS Pagers and Garage Sale Plans in Late April
Three Village Council committees met in the last two weeks of April, with Public Works recommending that the Village pursue an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant for Washington Street and fall back on a temporary paving fix if the grant is not awarded. The Public Safety committee asked for additional EMS pagers and batteries, and Community Development & Public Affairs finalized food truck plans for June’s village-wide garage sales. The committees are advisory and make recommendations to Council.
Village Council Rescinds Parks and Rec Document, Advances Taylor/Main Street Funding in April Session
The Weston Village Council voted 4–2 at its April 20, 2026 meeting to rescind the current Parks and Recreation governing document and send it back to committee for further work. Council also passed an emergency ordinance setting SIB appropriations for the Taylor and Main Street projects and approved an ODOT Safety Corridor grant submission.
Weston Navigates a Crossroad in Administrative Oversight
The Village of Weston’s Administrative Process committee met in a session that was part legal seminar, part infrastructure planning, and part debate on the fundamental philosophy of local government. Chairman Craig Warner, Mayor Rick Easterwood, and council members Jessica Susor and Erica Rupp tackled a heavy agenda dominated by a looming cybersecurity deadline and a complete restructuring of the village's approach to parks programming and management.
Weston Tree Commission Finalizes Arbor Day Plans and Tackles Tree Ordinance Nuances
On April 14, the Weston Tree Commission met to finalize details for the village's upcoming Arbor Day observance and to continue shaping the new village tree ordinance. The meeting included Chairman Logan Wick, member Dean Babcock, Councilmember Brittney Klockowski, and Mayor Rick Easterwood, who attended the first half of the session.
Village Council Navigates Budget Shifts and Regional Partnerships in April Session
The Village of Weston Council met on April 6, 2026, to address a pressing agenda that balanced rising public safety costs with new opportunities for regional infrastructure support. The meeting, presided over by Mayor Rick Easterwood and Council President Jessica Susor, featured significant presentations from county and regional leaders alongside critical decisions regarding village personnel and park management.
Rooting for the Future: Weston Tree Commission Convenes to Address Village Canopy
For decades, the management of Weston’s "urban forest" has been a reactive endeavor, often dictated by the next big windstorm or a failing silver maple. On Friday, March 30, 2026, that approach began to shift toward a long-term vision as the newly established Tree Commission held its inaugural meeting at Village Hall.
Village Committees Prepare for Spring: Infrastructure, Safety, and Community Engagement
As March comes to a close, the Village of Weston’s committees are moving from the planning phase of winter into active spring projects. Over the past two weeks, three key committees met to discuss road repairs, safety initiatives, and upcoming community events, ensuring that residents are kept informed as these projects move forward.
Community Spirit Shines: Easter Eggs and Philanthropy Take Center Stage
This past weekend, the Village of Weston buzzed with activity as residents gathered for two major philanthropic and community-building events. With perfect spring weather as a backdrop, the village demonstrated the strength of its local traditions and volunteer networks.
Fish Stocking Update: Perch Arrive in Weston
The Village of Weston and surrounding areas received a significant boost to local recreation this week. The Henry-Wood Sportsman’s Alliance (HWSA) announced that they have officially finished stocking perch across several regional hotspots, ensuring that local anglers have a plentiful season ahead.
Weston Village Council Throws Hail Mary and Pursues Infrastructure Upgrades
The Village of Weston Council met on March 16, 2026, to navigate a dense agenda focused on securing state funding, addressing long-standing drainage issues, and finalizing plans for a major 2025 resurfacing project. Mayor Rick Easterwood and council members Craig Warner, Travis Ackerman, Erica Rupp, Ashley Patel, Jessica Susor, and Brittney Klockowski balanced immediate village repairs with long-term strategic investments.
Miss Lily’s Considers Weston for New Location After Grand Rapids Departure
A well-known regional favorite may be bringing its signature brand of comfort food to Weston. Miss Lily’s, a staple of the Grand Rapids riverfront for over a decade, is currently scouting new locations after its lease in Grand Rapids was pulled by the landlord to make way for a different type of venue.
More Parks & Rec Nonsense
Reports from the latest Parks & Recreation Board meeting have sparked a heated debate over fiscal responsibility and leadership transparency in Weston. Critics argue that while the village faces a financial crisis, the board is prioritizing a $1,000 laptop purchase for the board president. The controversy highlights a growing demand for the Village Council to intervene and enforce more cost-effective spending of taxpayer funds.
Vision vs. Reality: Big Plans for Alumni Park Face Space Constraints
the Village of Weston’s Parks and Recreation Board met on Wednesday, March 4, to map out a future for the community's green spaces. The board—consisting of Ron Dallas, Rob Myerholtz, and Doug Marion, alongside Council Liaison Travis Ackerman—tackled an agenda focused on modernization and accessibility.
Increased Risk For Strong Storms—CodeRED Offline
The Weston Township Fire Department has shared a critical weather announcement via their Facebook platform, highlighting an increasing risk for strong overnight storms. According to reports from the Wood County EMA, a majority of the county faces a threat of isolated tornadoes and hail up to 2 inches.
Weston Council Navigates Funding Deadlines and Utility Surges
The Weston Village Council met on March 2, 2026, to tackle a heavy agenda ranging from a critical funding deadline to a sudden spike in local utility costs. Mayor Rick Easterwood and the council spent much of the evening deliberating on how to best protect the village’s financial interests while addressing immediate infrastructure needs.
Council Tackles Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Board Transparency
The Village of Weston Council navigated a full agenda during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, making key decisions on state funding and emergency equipment while facing a heated public debate regarding village board transparency.
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