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The ballot initiative would aggregate the purchase of electricity and natural gas via a third-party company, potentially lowering utility costs.

The mayors of Orrville and Wooster did not file for re-election, opening the door for candidates to run the top spot.

The decision to nominate Ansel came during a special council meeting late Monday evening, convened to select David Silvestri's successor.

A new grant will soon be available for Wooster business owners who wish to upgrade the exteriors of their buildings or make repairs.

Other Action from May 3 Wooster City Council Meeting Council discussed and tabled a 10-year 75% tax abatement for E-Pak Manufacturing LLC, which plans to expand its existing facility with a 13,200 square foot building. Projected construction is between $950,000 to $1.25 million. The company of 120 employees expects to hire a minimum of 15 employees with this expansion. A bill to pay for the budgeted new City Hall parking lot lights was unanimously passed by council. The materials were delivered early and for less than was expected at $18,055.33, said Councilman Jon Ansel, at large.  A petit...