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NEW LONDON NOTES: Kates Candles is villages newest business Ellen Simmons Special to the Ashland Times-Gazette The village’s newest business is Kate’s Candles, which is located at 49 Railroad St. in the former Gift Box location. Kate Burnsworth is the owner. Although her shop is new, she has been making and selling candles out of her home for about six years. She says because of an accident she could no longer work in her prior career and, “I got bored and decided I needed a hobby.” Her...

Ellen SImmons Special to the Ashland Times-Gazette NEW LONDON - At Monday’s meeting, council unanimously voted to make Joe Hicks the permanent police chief. He has served as the interim chief since the death of chief Mike Marko in November. Hicks’ prior department rank was lieutenant. Upon Hicks’ recommendation, council voted to promote officer Zack Ingram from part time to full time.