A state representative from Napoleon takes over the seat of an Ohio senator who resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal. Republican Robert McColley was sworn in replace former GOP Senator Clifford Hite. Hite, 63, resigned in October, later issuing a statement on Twitter apologizing for engaging in inappropriate conversations and …

Toledo Police says two people were shot by officers at the Monroe Carryout parking lot. Detectives were in the area, in response to the recent gun violence in the area. 26-year-old Richard Morris and 22-year-old Jayvon Wynee shot at two officers and missed. The police returned fire, taking them down. …

Jamie A. Walsh, age 26, of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his home. Jamie was a 2009 graduate of Fairview High School and was employed as a network technician for Lightningnet in Auburn, Indiana. He enjoyed grilling, shooting and target practice, being with friends and …

A Williams County-based manufacturer moves forward with a $12 million expansion, after county commissioners approved a tax abatement agreement. The 15-year, 100 percent Enterprise Zone Agreement for 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics in Holiday City will clear the way for a 200,000-square-foot plant build up that is expected to bring 100 …

Despite problems maintaining staffing levels, Bryan Fire Chief, Bruce Siders says his department is now rated among the top 2 percent of fire departments nationwide. Siders told Bryan City Council the Insurance Services Office has changed the Department’s rating from a Class 3 to a Class 2 rating. Bryan is …

Former Republican state representative, Jim Hoops, places his name in consideration to replace Rob McColley in Ohio’s 81st District. He joins Leipsic Village Administrator, Justin Barnhart in seeking the position. Hoops previously served as a state representative from 1999-2006, when the district included Henry, Putnam, Van Wert, Paulding and some …

It’s been six months since the Paulding County Jail has reopened after being shuttered for nearly nine years. County law enforcement officers say they are happy about how things are progressing at the facility. The jail had closed in November 2009, after an operating levy failed to pass. The county …

An Ohio college student, convicted in his roommate’s fatal stabbing after an alcohol-fueled argument about fast food, is sentenced to three years in prison in Akron. 23 year-old Kendal Scheid, of Norwalk earlier pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 23-year-old Duncan Unternaher, of Newark. Police say the …

Patricia L. Watts, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:33 P.M. on Monday, December 4, 2017, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center, where she was a resident, after an extended illness. Mrs. Watts was a graduate of Hillsdale High School in Hillsdale, Michigan, and had been employed by The Aro …

Johnnie Jean Partin, age 82, of Edgerton, Ohio, died early on Sunday, December 3, 2017, in her home. Mrs. Partin enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends and watching old movies. Johnnie Jean Partin was born on December 28, 1934, in Frakes, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Ida …