Through Sept. 30th, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. The program assists low-income households or those that have a …

Work is underway on the estimated $5 million renovation project at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. The improvements to the regional jail will include installing toilets and sinks in the cells in Block C so inmates can have direct access to them without going to a shared restroom, as …

You’re asked to be on the lookout for an invasive insect that may be in the area. The spotted lanternfly is native to several east Asian countries but crossed into the U.S. in 2014 and into Ohio in 2021. The insect feeds on the sap of various plants, according to …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 23 deaths in 20 fatal crashes during the four-day Labor Day weekend. The reporting period began at midnight Friday, Aug. 29, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.According to OSHP, preliminary statistics show at least four of the 20 fatal crashes were related …

The harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie is showing signs of decline, but officials continue to warn that the water remains toxic and residents should exercise caution. According to a report released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the cyanobacteria bloom has shrunk to an area of …

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 20 at milepost 10 in Chesterfield Township, Fulton County, on September 2nd at approximately 6:56 PM. A 2026 Freightliner Cascadia, driven by Brian Sims of Meadville, Pennsylvania was traveling southeast on …

Abraham Lincoln Lee, age 18, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Promedica Toledo Hospital. He was born June 28, 2007 in Auburn, Indiana. Abe was a senior at Montpelier High School and was looking forward to graduating May of 2026. He enjoyed cuddling with his …

Kevin Spangler, age 64, of Edgerton, Ohio went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 29, 2025. Kevin was born on May 2, 1961. He is survived by his loving wife Susanna, his three sons, Tyson (Jodi) Spangler, of Edgerton, Derek Spangler, of Montpelier, Ohio and Corey Spangler …

Dawn Marie Goodwin, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, August 30, 2025 in Briar Hill Nursing Care Campus, North Baltimore, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born November 09, 1963 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Jack Berry and Dorothy (Jack) Berry. She was employed …

Robert J. “Bob” Good, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born February 23, 1941 in Alvordton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Alverda (Oyer) Good. Bob graduated from Hilltop High School in 1959. …