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Attorney General Dave Yost resigned on Thursday to pursue a new position, according to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.  Yost, who spent seven years as Ohio’s attorney general, will become the Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation at the Alliance Defending Freedom.  As a legal organization, the Alliance Defending Freedom …

Williams County’s companies, buildings, and automobiles were all damaged by last month’s hailstorm, and on Wednesday, county property was evaluated for damage for insurance purposes.  At the East Annex building, an insurance adjuster from the County Risk-Sharing Authority, a property and liability risk sharing organization that includes Williams County, was …

Johari, a 38-year-old western lowland gorilla, passed away from severe cardiac disease, according to the Toledo Zoo.  Since her diagnosis last year, the gorilla, known to her keepers as Jo, has been under medical observation.  Veterinary staff treated her condition with medication and cardiac ultrasounds, according to a statement released …

A resident’s recent complaint over horse excrement on a county road was briefly considered by the Williams County commissioners on Tuesday.  A person submitted the complaint recently with the commissioners office regarding manure on county roads J and 7 near where he resides.  The householder will be urged to first …

A self-guided driving history tour has been made available by Paulding County Crane Township officials as part of the statewide America 250 initiative, which honors the United States’ 250th anniversary.  This gives locals and tourists the opportunity to learn about Crane Township’s past at their own speed. The tour highlights …

After failing to enact significant amendments to an existing animal law last month, the Hicksville Village Council convened on Monday night and heard more from a local chicken owner.  The proposed code would have made it simpler for locals to maintain a certain number of chickens, among other animals other …

At its meeting on Monday, the Archbold Village Council was given a presentation about the local fire service.  In honor of the Archbold-German Township Fire Department’s 150th anniversary of operation, assistant chief Kyle Brodbeck spoke to the council. Among the subjects discussed were early Sauder Woodworking fires, a downtown fire, …

A former student is returning to serve as president of St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy in south Toledo.  The high school named Dr. Michael Pool, who graduated in 2012, president on Tuesday afternoon.  Dr. Pool recently graduated from Boston College with a doctorate in educational leadership. Additionally, he graduated from …

Jim Spangler, age 74, of Pioneer, Ohio and Dandridge, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, peacefully at home with his wife of 50 years at his bedside.  Jim was born July 2, 1951, in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Ford and Mae (Bradford) Spangler.  Jim married Jerelyn (Markley) Spangler …

Project updates were released by the Ohio Department of Transportation, in Henry County.  Through May, the eastbound U.S. Route 6/24 bypass around Napoleon, between Woodlawn Avenue and the eastern Rt. 6/24 split, will only have one lane due to temporary pavement and crossover construction. October 2028 is when the project …

The Paulding County Carnegie Library Board of Directors and administrative team have moved on to the next stage of building a new community center on the location of the previous library annex.  Rupp Rosebrock, Liberty Center, was awarded the contract, and Ben Kauser Excavating, Paulding, started site work after a …

The annual Sales Tax holiday in Ohio is back. This year’s sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. on August 7th to 11:59 p.m. on August 9th, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is urging the state’s citizens to take advantage of it.  According to DeWine, “Ohio’s Sales Tax …

The 2026-2027 hunting and trapping seasons for migrating birds, furbearers, small game, and white-tailed deer were just approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council.  Deer hunting The 2026-2027 deer hunting seasons are comparable to those of the previous year. No matter where or how it is taken, only one antlered deer may be harvested. 30 …

Drinking Water Week is being observed by cities throughout North America, including Bryan Municipal Utilities.  This yearly celebration, which is organized by the American Water Works Association, emphasizes the value of clean, safe drinking water and honors the hard work of water experts who labor nonstop to guarantee the public receives …

In order to promote financial literacy, First Financial Bank will shortly begin its yearly book drive. From Monday through May 30, books from the community will be collected in specially marked receptacles at all First Financial locations. Books that are donated can cover any subject, including financial literacy.  First Financial …