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The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that statewide OVI checkpoints will be conducted in Defiance, Paulding, Erie, Huron, Cuyahoga, Summit, Wayne, Columbiana, Auglaize, Miami, Fairfield, Belmont, Washington, Clermont, Clinton, Athens and Gallia counties tomorrow evening. The statewide OVI checkpoints, paid for by federal grant funds, are planned to deter …

The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious-injury crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred on May 15, at approximately 8:14 p.m., on northbound U.S. Route 68 near state Route 15 in Jackson Township, Hancock County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson, operated by …

Ney Village Council met with a Sherwood Branch Library official to talk about a summer lunch program.  Library manager Kathy Holtsberry gave council an update on the status of plans for children who aren’t receiving regular lunches when school isn’t in session. No village funds are being used for this …

A Bryan City Schools employee received recognition for his dedication to the school’s communications.  The Ohio Association of School Business Officials Foundation for School Business Management recently presented the Callie Wells Award for Outstanding Communication to Chris Malanga, director of media communications at Bryan City Schools, at its 2026 Annual …

Local affiliates of the Bottoms Up Diaper Bank are again participating in the World’s Largest Diaper Drive. The Defiance Catholic, St. Paul’s United Methodist, Hebron Ministries and Zion Lutheran food pantries are the local organizations that are teaming up to hold the local drive. The Keller Logistics Group is providing …

Paul E. Robarge, age 89, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Majestic Care, Bryan, Ohio. Paul E. Robarge was born on March 27, 1937, the son of Oscar Dale and DeNell (Patten) Robarge.  He married his wife, Janice J. Renz, on March 30, 1954, in Williams …

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 …