Defiance Fire and Rescue reported a structure fire in the city early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two people. A press release issued by Defiance Fire Chief Shawn Wittkop states the department was dispatched to 241 Ruth Ann Drive after a call had been made by a resident at …

Emerald Township residents who have questions or concerns about the Paulding County township’s zoning regulations may attend a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22nd at the township building at roads 133 and 218, just north of State Route 111. The purpose of the meeting is to ask residents …

Construction on the Four County Career Center expansion project continues to progress and remains on schedule for completion ahead of the 2026-27 school year, according to a release. Most of the visible progress occurred during the fall, when crews completed the majority of sitework associated with the addition. That work …

The expansion project on the Bryan City Schools campus is on schedule to be completed by June, and curriculum is already being discussed. BCS Superintendent Mark Rairigh provided the board of education with some photos Monday of interior work that is underway for the expansion that will include a career …

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has approved a $246.8 million capital budget for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining and modernizing one of the nation’s most vital transportation corridors. According to a news release “This capital plan reflects our responsibility to the millions of travelers and commercial drivers who …

The Lima Ohio State Patrol Post is investigating a one vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 75 northbound near the Napoleon Road exit on January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM. A 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Jennifer Null, age 37, of Elida, was traveling north on Interstate 75. Null’s vehicle …

On January 12, 2026, at approximately 3:44 P.M., the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 224 and Lincoln Highway, in Van Wert County. A 2010 Toyota Prius, driven by Gary Reidenbach, age 69 of Convoy was traveling …

Williams County commissioners approved county government’s 2026 budget during a recent meeting. Next year’s total is $74,130,906, and includes a $19,165,083 general fund. The largest non-general fund expenditures are: auto and gasoline fund, which utilizes local fees and state gas taxes to fund the county’s highway operations, Board of Developmental …

Sylvania residents could vote on a new school levy this year. The school district says the proposed 7.9 mills levy is needed for current expenses. If approved, it would generate around $18 million per year. The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home an extra $277 per year. …

During its first meeting of the new year, the Four County ADAMhs Board began to prepare for the impact that various federal budget cuts made last year will have on various behavioral health services provided by agencies funded by the ADAMhs Board this year. ADAMhs Board CEO Tonie Long explained …