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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 …

An Illinois man was indicted on Grand Theft in the Williams County Court of Common Pleas following an investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). A grand jury indicted Moath Musamih, 39, Orland Park, Ill., on April 21 after he deprived the Ohio Turnpike of $21,991 in tolls over …

A fast-moving fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed a ranch house in southern Defiance County.  Just after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Highland Township firemen were dispatched to 17945 Highland Center Road, a few miles south of Ayersville. Colleagues from Continental in Putnam County and South Richland in Defiance County soon joined …

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife reports that on the first weekend of the spring shooting season, wild turkey hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 4,646 birds.  Saturday marked the start of the season.  On the first weekend of 2025, hunters in the south zone caught 4,281 …

On Monday, Bryan Municipal Utilities will start its yearly hydrant flushing operation. As crews methodically flush hydrants throughout the community, the job is anticipated to go for several weeks.  An essential component of water system maintenance is hydrant flushing. This procedure eliminates debris that can accumulate in water mains, ensures …

The village of Pioneer has announced that on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6:05 a.m., the village’s electricity would be cut off.  All locals and businesses will be impacted by the outage.   Anthony Burnett, village administrator, stated that the planned outage is a result of an earlier-week disruption. The Fayette FirstEnergy …

A $100,000 bond has been set for a Montpelier man who is accused of many sex-related offenses involving a juvenile.  20-year-old Levi D. Favourite made an unrepresented video appearance in Williams County Common Pleas Court. After determining that he was impoverished, Judge Rhonda Fisher assigned legal representation.  After that, the …