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A lawsuit between the city of Bryan and a nearby church was dismissed with prejudice by a judge in Williams County Common Pleas Court. The city claimed that Dad’s Place Church lacked an occupancy permit and that its lack of a sprinkler system posed a fire safety risk. Just eight …

An appeals court recently upheld the conviction of an Archbold man on a rape accusation who was given a minimum term of ten years in jail. A jury in Fulton County Common Pleas Court found 48-year-old Michael Cowgill guilty of one count of first-degree rape in March 2025. Additionally, the …

Because of the storm damage on Saturday, Defiance city officials have extended hours at the municipal compost facility on State Route 281, which is adjacent to the water pollution control plant. Residents of Defiance can visit the site, which is typically open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The location will …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 4, 2026, at approximately 4:49 p.m. at the intersection of Five Point Road and Lime City Road. A 2018 Ford four door driven by Brooke Tabbert, 30, of Oak Harbor, was traveling …

A tornado that caused significant damage and cut off electricity to most of the downtown area was triggered by a thunderstorm that passed through Defiance early on Saturday afternoon. Around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning. Afterwards, the NWS concluded that the storm …

Now that spring has arrived, construction season has also begun. There is a large project in Wood County that might affect your drive. Workers are re-decking the State Route 795 bridge over I-75, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. This implies a 75-day closure of the bridge. Vehicles traveling …

Paul L. Green Sr., age 88, of Edon, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born July 5, 1937, in York Township, Steuben County, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Faye (Ordway) Green. Paul was a proud graduate of the Metz (Mohawks) School class …

After being detained in western Indiana a few days ago, a former local who is accused of shooting and injuring his sister on March 21 has been brought back to Defiance County. John Okuley, 63, of Columbus, is accused of felonious assault, a second-degree crime, and attempted murder, a first-degree …

The Findlay Police Department has released its 2025 crime report, which provides a citywide overview of calls, arrests, and major crime trends from the previous 12 months. Between 2024 and 2025, there was a roughly 5% rise in total calls for service, which led to a 9% increase in total …

On April 10 at 7 p.m., there will be a musical performance at the Tinora Performing Arts Center. The Ohio State University musicians collaborate with local high school singers for the Voices of Ohio performance. You can purchase tickets for the event by phone at 419-497-3461 or online at www.tinoraPAC.org. …

In a Virginia federal court on Tuesday, a former assistant to U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) entered a guilty plea to a charge of wire fraud after allegedly using Kaptur’s personal credit card and banking details to settle her own expenses. 40 year old Courtney Melissa Hruska worked as an …

To make sure voices like hers are heard, a woman from Hancock County traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for developmental impairments. At the Disability Policy Seminar, Molly Dible and her mother, Mary, spoke to lawmakers on behalf of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and argued for the continuation …

A Morgan County man has been charged with possessing child pornography after authorities with a search warrant found explicit videos of minors on his phone, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morgan County Sheriff James Fisher announced Wednesday Anthonie “Tony” Clifford, 26, of Malta, faces three counts of pandering obscenity …

The 2026 budget has been approved by the Toledo City Council. Tuesday was the deadline for passing the budget, according to city council members, demonstrating the amount of effort and back-and-forth that went into this year’s budget. Council members issued a letter to the administration in February requesting additional cuts …

A Putnam County home was seriously damaged by a fire near Continental on Monday afternoon, forcing the residents to flee. At 5:33 p.m., Continental firefighters were dispatched to 19189 County Road A, which is situated just west of the Henry County line and south of the Defiance County line. Monday. …