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Williams County Commissioners have decided to expand a concrete project that was planned for the courthouse grounds, which included laying concrete surrounding the bandstand.  The commissioners first suggested fixing some of the concrete pathways surrounding the courthouse, but they also discussed widening the walkways by two feet using concrete.  Gene …

Walleye fishing enforcement was carried out recently, close to South Bass Island by Ohio Department of Natural Resources State Wildlife detectives.  On the same day, they saw two Minnesotan boats carrying three fisherman each going on two different fishing excursions. Following their second fishing excursion, the groups were approached. The officers …

Early on Wednesday morning, a barn in Milford Township, Defiance County, was destroyed by fire, while another barn was damaged but survived.  At 05146 Beerbower Road, approximately one mile north of Ohio 249 and east of Lake Road, Edgerton firemen were in control of the area. At 12:53 a.m. on …

Thomas “Tom” P. Fox, age 76, of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Edgewood Manor Care Center, Port Clinton, Ohio. Tom was born January 24, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Harold Henry and Anna Eva (Adams) Fox.  In his early childhood, Tom lived in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …