Courtney Montague

Terrance J. Fish, 54

Terrance J. Fish, age 54, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 23, 2022, at Mercy Health – Defiance Hospital. Terry was a truck driver for various truck lines in the area over the years. He attended the Hillsdale Assembly of God. Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles, …

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Harold Stilson, Jr., 96

Harold Stilson, Jr., 96, of Clinton Township, Michigan passed away April 16, 2019, in his residence.  He was born September 20, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Beck) Stilson, Sr.  Harold was a graduate of Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan, and then obtained his …

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Winston Bodwell, 80

Winston Bodwell, 80, of Hicksville, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville with his family by his side. Winston was born March 22, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas, son of the late Horace and Edith (Kuhns) Bodwell. He was a 1958 graduate of Highland High School, Albuquerque, New …

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H. Elaine Webster, 92

H. Elaine Webster, age 92, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, in her home. Miss Webster was a graduate of Edgerton (Ohio) High School and Elkhart Business University. She was employed in the Medical Records Department at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and retired after nearly …

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The Map Flap Continues

That political stalemate over Ohio’s new legislative maps plunges the state into confusion…even as members of a new map-drawing commission defend themselves against potential contempt charges they face…for failing to meet the latest court order, requiring them to stop gerrymandering. Members of the bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission…including Gov., DeWine…tried to …

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For Those Who Behave

The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio board agrees to convert the regional jail’s C-Unit to an honors unit. The move was recommended by CCNO staff…after the regional jail was not awarded a $3.1 million dollar state grant. It would have funded an upgrade to include new locks, sinks, toilets and …

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A Safe Way To Get To School

Two sets of Edgerton officials meet…and separately approve preliminary plans for implementing the Safe Routes to School plan in the village. Together, the plans intend to improve safety at the school and across the village through better crosswalks, crossing signs and more. The move allows the town to apply for …

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More On Householder

Arguments that a racketeering conspiracy charge in a $60 million bribery scheme should be dismissed against former Ohio House Speaker, Larry Householder are invalid…because they apply the wrong legal standards and ignore the substance of the allegations against him. That’s what federal prosecutors argued in a motion filed, Tuesday. The …

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No.

The Bryan City Council votes to formally oppose a housing project for senior citizens…concerned it would detract from the adjacent upscale neighborhood and create potential traffic issues. The St. Mary Development Corporation of Dayton…wants to bring a 43-unit, three-story rental project to 1200 Center St., directly east of the Greystone …

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Not Encouraging For Supporters

Tuesday was the last day for public comments on AquaBounty’s Water Withdrawal and Consumptive Use Permit application…most comments were negative. So far, around 455 comments had been submitted electronically to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The last response was given on Feb. 18. The ODNR website has 89 pages …

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