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CCNO has finished its American Correctional Association audit with 100% compliance.

The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio has finished its American Correctional Association audit with 100% compliance in 400 various standards, both required and optional. The ACA sets industry best practices for jails, prisons, and community corrections facilities and is acknowledged as having the highest correctional standards in the country. Correctional …

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American road trip culture resilient despite rising gas prices.

The results and forecast from GasBuddy’s 2026 Summer Travel Survey show that American road trip culture is resilient despite rising gas prices to levels not seen in years.  According to GasBuddy, the national average will be $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day, a significant increase from $3.14 per gallon a …

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Obit: Vicki Lu Moffett

Vicki Lu Moffett, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends who will forever cherish her warmth, laughter, quick wit, and unforgettable sense of humor. Born on November 23, 1949, in Hillsdale, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late …

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“Andy’s Law” bill stops in Ohio Senate.

The Ohio House overwhelmingly approved House Bill 338 in November 2025. It has been dubbed “Andy’s Law,” in honor of Andrew Lansing, a former jail officer for Ross County.  Court documents state that on Christmas Day in 2024, a convict killed Lansing while he was at work.  Former prison employee Darren Price is …

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Road projects announced for Henry County in 2026.

Road projects for Henry County in 2026 have been announced by county engineer Tim Schumm. Four bridge projects are included in the list of work: Bridge V-15.45 on County Road V at County Road 9C, Bridge K-14.00 on County Road K at County Road 4, and Bridge 8-5.50 on County …

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Ohio DOD to provide grant cash for eleven area cleanup initiatives.

The Ohio Department of Development will provide grant cash for eleven area cleanup initiatives, four of which are located in Defiance County.  The award of $61 million for cleanup and assessment work at “brownfield” sites-basically abandoned company facilities and others in disrepair-in 75 Ohio counties was recently announced by state officials.  The …

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