On May 28, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host a “one-stop testing” event for prospective applicants at the Toledo Post, located at 3333 Dorr Street, Toledo. The Patrol is actively seeking driven, service-minded individuals. Transform Your Talents into a career that serves and protects the people of Ohio. Whether …
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Cultural Center of Henry County attempting to save old school in Napoleon.
The former Napoleon High School, which the Cultural Center of Henry County is attempting to save, will stage its Spring ArtsFest on its front lawn, but the building’s future remains uncertain. The former Napoleon High School should be demolished, according to Napoleon Area City Schools, the City of Napoleon, and …
Read More »Ohio had its lowest Memorial Day weekend traffic death toll in eighteen years.
According to preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio had its lowest Memorial Day weekend traffic death toll in eighteen years, with six fatalities recorded over the four-day holiday. The reporting period began on Friday, May 22, and ended on Monday, May 25. Troopers made 355 arrests for …
Read More »Several programs in NW Ohio part of statewide effort to keep children safe while riding their bikes.
Several programs in northwest Ohio are part of a statewide effort to keep children safe while riding their bikes. Youth bike helmets are being distributed by the Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission. The Ohio Department of Transportation, the Honda USA Foundation, and the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of …
Read More »Williams County Commissioners updated on road projects at recent meeting.
Williams County Commissioners were updated on road projects at their recent meeting. The loan bid for this year’s asphalt paving throughout the county was launched by the Williams County Engineer’s Office. The engineer’s estimate was $1.18 million, but that bid was $1.03 million. At a later meeting, staff will evaluate …
Read More »Bryan man sentenced to prison recently in Defiance County Common Pleas Court.
A rural Bryan man was sentenced to prison recently in Defiance County Common Pleas Court for leading police on a two-county automobile pursuit in March. Judge Joseph Schmenk sentenced 23-year-old Gage Gibert to 30 months in jail for his third-degree crime of disobeying a police officer’s instruction or signal. In …
Read More »Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Bryan Main Library Saturday.
All ages are welcome to attend the Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Bryan Main Library on Saturday, May 30 from noon to two p.m. Along with food and a bounce house, the event will include activities, prizes, and a live magician. There will be entertainment and practical exercises. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Franklin County Common Pleas Court has accused a man with Medicare fraud.
The Franklin County Common Pleas Court has accused a man with Medicare fraud. The Ohio attorney general, Dave Yost, said in a news statement on Wednesday that 62 year old Robert Lomas and four other people had been charged with one count of Medicaid fraud, a fourth-degree felony. According to …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ohio Turnpike and State Highway Patrol Urge Travelers to Practice Safe Driving over Memorial Day Holiday.
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are reminding all motorists to practice safe driving behaviors behind the wheel by avoiding speeding and distracted driving, especially when driving through construction work zones. “This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude the men and women who made …
Read More »Fiber optic internet cables installed by personnel dispersed around Williams County.
Fiber optic internet cables, which will provide internet access to rural communities but are also raising concerns, have been installed by personnel dispersed around Williams County for months. The commissioners were informed Tuesday morning by Williams County Engineer Todd Roth and Engineer’s Office Project Manager Ron Buda that although the …
Read More »Pettisville School Board approves three-year contract with district’s teachers union.
At its regular meeting this month, the Pettisville Local Schools Board of Education approved a three-year contract with the district’s teachers union. The board unanimously decided to sign a contract with the Pettisville Local Schools Teacher Association for the years 2026-2028 after holding an executive session to evaluate the negotiations. …
Read More »Historic black cemetery in Highland Township honored with state historical marker dedication.
Worthington Cemetery, a historic black cemetery on Bowman Road in Highland Township, was honored with a state historical marker dedication on Friday morning. At the location, a two-sided sign detailing the history of the once-lost cemetery was erected, and speakers from several organizations engaged in the cemetery’s preservation efforts were invited to …
Read More »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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