The Ohio Department of Development and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep more of Ohio’s families warm. From now through March 31st, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of …

The Williams County commissioners Thursday committed to providing $10,000 in additional funding to the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit to maintain a liaison position. The mental health/substance abuse liaison position was created in 2024 through a grant that will expire later this year. The opioid money provided to Ohio through a settlement …

David L. Fox, age 64, of the “Garden of Edon”, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026 near his home. David was born September 3, 1961, in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Carmon Lowell and Christina Anna (Trausch) Fox. David was a graduate of Four County Joint Vocational School …

James “Jim” E. Dunlap, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Friday night, January 9, 2026, at his residence. Jim was born on January 5, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Earl E. and Hazel (Mason) Dunlap. He married Judy L. Moore on August 15, 1970, and she …

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury pedestrian crash that occurred on January 7th at 06:36 p.m. in Emerald Twp., Paulding County on County Road 115, near State Route 111. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Nissan Murano, driven by Jacob …

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio announced that it has approved a settlement agreement with FirstEnergy’s Ohio electric utilities – Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison – that will provide $275 million in restitution to its customers and bring an end to the state agency’s investigations related …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik have announced more than $258,000 in tax credits to help Ohio employers train and upskill commercial driver’s license employees across the state including in Napoleon and Archbold. More than 750 drivers will receive CDL …

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio kicked off its annual cookie season this week. Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for 2026 sales. Filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored creme, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl …

A donation from the Montpelier Rotary Club has made it possible for the Montpelier Exempted Village Schools to get a new sign. The current sign hasn’t worked for at least two years and Rotary donated $10,000 for a new sign. The new sign has been ordered and should arrive middle-to-late …

Hicksville Village Council chose a new member to fill a vacancy during its meeting Monday evening. Bo Gonwick was chosen from among five candidates who addressed council during its Dec. 15th meeting. Gonwick was sworn in Monday for a four-year term by Mayor Mike Barth.