Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold, elected in 2018, is seeking his second term in office. His challenger, Valerie Jones, who has sat on the Wilder City Council for eight years, is looking to be elected to a new role this election cycle. Arnold has been a Wilder resident for almost 30 years, the city where he […]
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Wilder City Council tables vote on Neyer industrial development
The Wilder City Council voted to table a resolution to enter into a development agreement with Neyer Properties on Monday. The project in question is a light industrial complex, which Neyer would build and then lease out to businesses. The land is located on Gloria Terrell Drive and comprises roughly 27.5 acres. Getting the project […]
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Thomas More Names College of Business New Acting Dean
Robert Arnold, Ph.D., J.D., has been named acting dean of Thomas More University’s College of Business for the 2020-21 academic year. (Img: Headshot – Thomas More / Landscape – Google) Robert Arnold, Ph.D., J.D., has been named acting dean of Thomas More University’s College of Business for the 2020-21 academic year. Padrino Ft. Thomas | […]
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New Owner of Wilder Steel Plant Announces Closure, Layoffs
Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold addresses a recent city council meeting. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor About 114 employees of the former Ipsco Tubulars plant in Wilder will face layoffs effective April 5. The plant was recently purchased by Luxembourg-based manufacturer Tenaris S.A., but the company issued a statement that it had decided to […]
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Wilder Celebrates Grant, Development Plans Continue as Work Begins
Wilder City Administrator Terry Vance and Mayor Robert Arnold hold the presentation “check” for the $250,000 state Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The event was held at New Riff Distillery. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold and city council took the opportunity to thank and congratulate City Administrator Terry […]
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Wilder Officer Christopher Vance Promoted to Sergeant
Sgt. Christopher Vance is congratulated by Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold after taking his oath of office. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Wilder city officials, family and fellow officers were on hand at the city council meeting in October to congratulate Christopher Vance on his promotion to sergeant in the Wilder Police Department. A […]