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Bellevue city government, schools, public safety policy and the services residents use in Huron, Sandusky, Seneca and Erie counties.

Berkey and Mira seek Bellevue’s open mayor’s seat

With David Kile retiring, City Treasurer Don Berkey and businessman Carl J. Mira are on the Nov. 8 ballot.

By Tom Brandt · Nov. 1, 2011

Crews will work the city's four sections from Oct. 31 to Nov. 21. Leaves go on the boulevard, not the street, with no sticks.

By Tom Brandt · Oct. 27, 2011

Sam Consolo and Steven Hill answered the Gazette's questionnaire on their goals for the Nov. 8 election.

By Tom Brandt · Oct. 27, 2011

The 1.75-mill, five-year levy raises about $73,000 a year and is the volunteer fire department's only operating money.

By Tom Brandt · Oct. 8, 2011

At-large candidates at 'Meet Your Bellevue Candidates' talked about attracting industry, fixing streets and keeping communication open.

By Tom Brandt · Oct. 6, 2011

Supporters say Sandusky is the only county in its three-county board without a levy. The cost would be about $2 a month for the…

By Tom Brandt · Oct. 6, 2011

Mayoral candidate Donald Berkey proposed a state efficiency study and a wellness plan. Judicial candidates agreed the municipal court must cut costs.

By Tom Brandt · Oct. 5, 2011

An Ohio RCAP analyst said water may need a 1-2 percent adjustment and sewer 5-7 percent in 2012 to build reserves and cover full…

By Tom Brandt · Sep. 14, 2011

City leaders say the biggest local change is public awareness. The water plant has added security measures under Homeland Security rules.

By Tom Brandt · Sep. 9, 2011

The Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Joint Solid Waste District takes paint, pesticides and solvents at three county sites.

By Tom Brandt · Sep. 1, 2011