Farm experts recently explained what they are doing to represent and benefit Ohio farmers. Three individuals who spoke on a panel during Corn-Soybean Day at Sauder Village included Scott Haerr, chair of Ohio Corn Checkoff; Tyler Drewes, past president of Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association; and Dennis Vennekotter, National …

Ohio House Representative Haraz Ghanbari announced on Friday he would be seeking re-election for Ohio’s 75th House District, which he has represented since his appointment in 2019 and subsequent elections. In a press release, Ghanbari’s campaign said he filed his petitions with the Wood County Board of Elections.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on January 16th at 10:31 a.m. in Pleasant Twp., Van Wert County on Marsh Road, near US Route 224. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford Focus, driven by Jarett …

Kunkle residents may have their postal delivery returned to their location by summer, but the manner of delivery remains uncertain. A meeting was held last Thursday at the Pioneer Community Center for residents to learn when delivery of their mail and packages will resume to Kunkle. Since 2023, residents have …

The Ohio Soybean Association, the advocacy voice for Ohio soybean farmers, announced its 2026 state policy priorities. Developed annually by farmer leaders, these priorities guide OSA’s advocacy efforts at the Statehouse and help ensure Ohio soybean farmers’ voices are heard in key policy discussions. “Establishing clear priorities allows us to …

A Lucas County judge has ruled that Roscoe Gilmore Jr., the 63-year-old Waterville man accused of killing a fellow nursing home resident, is incompetent to stand trial and ordered him to receive treatment at a state behavioral health facility. At a competency hearing on Thursday, January 15th, the court received …

Construction of an addition to Four County Career Center was slowed due to weather conditions, but officials say it is reportedly back on schedule to be completed prior to the 2026-27 school year. The district is constructing a nearly $16 million addition to the career center and broke ground in …

ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan announced on social media Thursday that she would be leaving the agency, and launched a campaign for Ohio’s 9th District congressional seat. In the X post, Sheahan addressed “All ICE Employees” and described her experience as Deputy Director as “the honor of (her) life.” Though …

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has rejected summary language for a proposed referendum that would overturn a law that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. Ohioans for Cannabis Choice filed a petition for a referendum to repeal Ohio Senate Bill 56, which is set …

The Williams County commissioners held the first public hearing to discuss potential projects to be funded through the state’s Community Development Block Grant program. Representatives of Edon, Pioneer, West Unity and Williams County Economic Development Corp. attended the meeting to learn about deadlines and qualifications for the upcoming round of …