Wednesday, September 21, 2022 • Vol. 15 No. 9 • FREE
Postal Customer Local / ECRWSS
POST
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas
PreSort Std U.S. Postage PAID Middlefield, OH 44062 Permit No. 77
Middlef ield Water, Sewer Rates Rising 6% in Middlefield By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
Residents and businesses may see a 6% increase in their utility rates come January if Middlefield Village Council approves three ordinance amendments before then. Council heard the first reading increasing the rate of water and sewer service and a 6% service charge increase for fire sprinkler system accounts at the Sept. 8 meeting. Mayor Ben Garlich said the cost of labor, chemicals, equipment and maintenance makes the increases necessary. “Everything about the facilities has gone up immensely,” he told council. Another bump in rates for residential, commercial and industrial accounts may be necessary next year, Garlich said, adding 6% a year is preferable to waiting a few years and hitting everyone with a 40% increase. “(Six percent) should be palatable to most people,” he said. Council voted unanimously to approve recommendations from the village planning and zoning commission regarding curb cuts, lot splits and variances for parcels near the intersection of Tare Creek Parkway and Kinsman Road. The changes will provide access and potential development
SCREENSHOT
A live video stream of Middlefield Village’s downtown intersection at Kinsman Road and State Street is available by going to “Live Downtown Camera” link at the top of the page on the village website, www.middlefieldohio.com.
for properties in the village and in Middlefield Township. Garlich, who sits on the commission, said Hartville Hardware and Lumber LLC, located on the east side of the village, asked for a service driveway from Tare Creek to parcels currently in the township where they may build a facility.
In other business, webmaster Kim Breyley reported there have been fewer than expected views of the live video stream of the intersection of Kinsman Road and North State Street since the camera was activated. The live video stream can be accessed by going to a link at the top of the village website home
page, she said. The camera points west across the intersection and shows vehicles, buggies and foot traffic, as well as weather conditions and sunsets. Garlich said he watches it and is amazed by what he sees. “Everyone slides through the stop signs,” he said.
Huskies Bid Farewell to Long-Time Wrestling Coach By Haley Adams sports@karlovecmedia.com
For the first time in almost 30 years, the Huskies will not see Jeff Zeigler on the sidelines. The longtime wrestling coach has stepped down after serving three years as an assistant coach, then the next 27 years at the helm. During his tenure, Zeigler put together a 211-190 record, coached 22 state qualifiers, and helped place 10 of those wrestlers on the podium. Zeigler also won five conference championships in that time. “I had a great time and coached some great kids,” said Zeigler of his time at Cardinal. Looking to make his own mark
is incoming coach and 2014 Cardinal graduate Dakota Ward. In his time on the team, Ward won more than 100 matches, including multiple championships at meets such as Northwestern, Jackson-Milton and Cardinal’s own Christmas tournament. He also recorded three conference championships and earned four varsity letters. Before attending Slippery Rock University, where he was a member of the wrestling club for two seasons, Ward was named most outstanding male athlete in his class. Ward now serves as an intervention specialist for Cardinal Schools, and serves as the middle school cross country and track coach during fall and spring seasons.
BILL FUGATE/KMG
Cardinal wrestling coach Jeff Zeigler has retired after 27 years coaching the Huskies. Zeigler, seen here last year at Berkshire High School, put together a 211-190 record, coached 22 state qualifiers.
facebook.com/middlefieldpost