Feb 3, 2021
WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown City Council met Tuesday to appoint a new council member and discuss the drafting of ordinances pertaining to traffic concerns and medical marijuana.
After an executive session, council, with the absence of City Attorney C. Blaine Myers, announced their appointment of Pat Peters to fill the role of former council member Jim Parker.
“We had eight really qualified people … we were impressed by all of them and felt any one of them could do the job,” council member Marty Seufer said.
Peters is the long-time former principal of Williamstown High School and previously served on council.
“He’s gonna be a quick fit,” Seufer said.
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Williamstown City Council members met in person for the first time in several sessions to discuss various ordinances and decisions. (Photo by Jenna Pierson)
WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown City Council met Tuesday to appoint a new council member and discuss the drafting of ordinances pertaining to traffic concerns and medical marijuana.
After an executive session, council, with the absence of City Attorney C. Blaine Myers, announced their appointment of Pat Peters to fill the role of former council member Jim Parker.
“We had eight really qualified people … we were impressed by all of them and felt any one of them could do the job,” council member Marty Seufer said.
Jan. 20 Ryan Weinkauf, 33, Little Hocking, was cited for speed 40/25 on Highland Avenue. Larry Ray Pemberton, 52, Williamstown was arrested on a warrant charging him with permitting DUI on East Fifth Street. Pemberton was processed at the police department and placed in the Division of Corrections pending his arraignment in Magistrate Court.
Jan. 21 A residence was reportedly forcibly entered between Jan. 16-21 in the 300 block of West Second Street. Someone ransacked the residence and stole jewelry, a retirement clock from Union Carbide and other items.
Jan. 22 Addison Black, 19, Byesville, was cited for speed 47/25 on Highland Avenue.
Jan. 23 Lindsey Marie George, 21, St. Marys, was arrested on charges of DUI and possession of marijuana following traffic stop on Waverly Road. George reportedly failed filed sobriety tests and BAC later tested .098. George was processed at the police department and placed in the Division of Corrections pending arraignment in Magistr
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