Central Local Schools is looking to optimize its energy use. The Bryan Times reports the district school board last week approved participation in the School Energy Performance Contracting project proposed by Energy Optimizers. The project includes installing LED lighting in all buildings, digital HVAC controls in the elementary and middle …

The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 40 million people, and a conference kicked off in Sandusky Tuesday that will focus on ensuring protecting the Great Lakes. It has also become a priority for the major presidential candidates. Representatives of both the Clinton and Trump campaigns are expected to speak …

Donna L. Lump, age 88, of Edon, Ohio, died at 1:20 A.M. on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where she was a resident. Mrs. Lump was a 1946 graduate of Edon High School and worked as an editor for Earth Publications in Edgerton, …

Viola Irene Woolace, 100 years old, of West Unity passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Viola was born April 14, 1916 in Dupont, Ohio, the daughter of the late, George W. and Eula B. (Elser) King. She was a 1934 graduate of West …

James E. Connolly, 83 years, of West Unity, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Jim was born October 4, 1932 in Columbia City, Indiana, the son of the late Harry and Virginia (Carriger) Connolly. He was a 1950 graduate of Kunkle High School …

Mr. Richard E. Parrott, age 64, of Wauseon, Ohio died early Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 in his home in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born April 15, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Deverce Quinton and Wilda (Tarwater) Parrott and they survive. He married Patricia Ann Bates on May 13, 2000 …

The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio is looking to hire new officers with the likelihood that grant funds will help occupy all beds at the regional jail as was learned during Monday’s meeting of the Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio. As a result of the City of Toledo failing to …

For the first time Ohio was recognized for the success of its IT Optimization program that centralizes delivery of information technology (IT) services across all levels of state government and provide a better value to Ohio taxpayers. . Ohio was awarded an “A” rating as part of the Center for …

More than 52,000 Ohio high school students took college classes during the 2015-16 academic year, earning college credit while meeting their high school graduation requirements and collectively saving more than $110 million on college tuition. The Ohio Department of Higher Education yesterday released details on the first full year of …

A letter is being sent to the City of Toledo demanding payment of $1.1 million following action taken during Monday’s lengthy meeting of the Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio that oversees the regional jail operations. Members met in executive session for 32 minutes to discuss pending and imminent litigation. In …