Paulding County voters will see a renewal levy on the ballot for the OSU Extension Office this fall. County commissioners approved a resolution for placement of a 0.7-mill, five-year levy on the Nov. 4th ballot. The measure now goes to the county’s board of elections for certification.  

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, July 24th at approximately 11:38 P.M. The crash occurred on the Anthony Wayne Trail at Mechanic Street in the City of Waterville. 18 year old Dustin L. Wyckoff, of Haskins, was driving …

A bill backed by U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) was signed into law by President Donald Trump last week. The Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act was signed by Trump Wednesday and became law Thursday. Husted, who is not listed as one of the bill’s 31 co-sponsors, helped …

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting several free programs, including: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Thursday, August 28th, 6:00pm Montpelier Public Library, 216 E Main Street, Montpelier OH 43543. Please call 419.419.5858 to register. Join to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, …

The new police chief of Defiance was sworn in this week. Defiance City Council presided over the swearing-in during its meeting Tuesday evening. Frank Herbert, appointed chief last month, was sworn in as the city’s new chief by Mayor Mike McCann.

A fire in Archbold Monday destroyed two barns and caused damage to a nearby home, according to Archbold Fire officials. The call came in Monday afternoon at a location on County Road E, and the larger barn was already fully-involved upon arrival. Officials report nobody was inside the barns – …

The office of the Fulton County prosecuting attorney reported a Fayette man was recently indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on multiple felony charges for pandering obscenity involving a minor. 24 year old Sergio A. Melendez, of Fayette, was indicted on 42 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor …

Bryan city council will loan a developer money to help renovate a downtown building into apartments. The renovations would be on the upstairs of the building at 113-115 S. Main St. The five apartments would be known as Fountain City Suites and be geared toward businesses in the area for …

The Ohio Highway Patrol has announced an ongoing opportunity for those considering a career as an Ohio state trooper to participate in a ride-along program. Participants will ride in a cruiser alongside a trooper for a day, afternoon or night shift. They will observe troopers responding to calls for service, …

After much discussion, Williams County commissioners have committed to guarantee funds for child protective services for the rest of the year. Williams County Job and Family Services sent a letter to the commissioners requesting they sign a commitment letter in order to certify funds for contracts for possible future services …