Hicksville Village Council heard from citizens about the lack of a pool and discussed sidewalk replacements during its meeting Monday. According to the Crescent News, one person came before the council to ask why the old pool had been taken out when there was no immediate plan to replace it. …

Roll up your sleeves another Clean Up Your Parks Day is planned Saturday in Defiance. This year’s annual event – considered by the city a kickoff to the parks season – is scheduled from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at any of Defiance’s public parks. Volunteers can show up with gloves and equipment …

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs (BPA) has passed a resolution to end city-provided email service, and heard from a resident that doesn’t like the decision. According to the Bryan Times, during the last BPA meeting, Bryan Municipal Utilities Director Derek Schultz proposed ending the email service due to the …

Ruthanne Stone, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  Ruthanne was a Registered Nurse and enjoyed nursing for over 30 years.  She also enjoyed traveling with her husband. Ruthanne was born August 24, 1931 in Grafton, West Virginia, at her grandparents …

A trial is underway in Fulton County Common Pleas Court where 29 year old Devon Harris is charged with murder among other charges in the death of a 3-year-old in 2022. Jury selection for the trial took more than five hours, but the 12 jurors, and two alternates were chosen, …

An annual report from the Ohio Attorney General’s office shows the need to reform Ohio’s process for capital punishment. The “Capital Crimes Report” is an annual report from the attorney general’s office and, following its release Monday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost called for reforms to the state’s system for …

Elton Lee Monosmith, age 82, of Edgerton, Ohio, took the hand of Jesus on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Elton spent many years building houses which was not only his occupation, but his passion. He enjoyed gospel music, playing cards, and camping. …

Change is getting closer as a new tolling system on the Ohio Turnpike will result in a new toll plaza in Williams County and a limited area of toll-free access. According to the Bryan Times, Jeff Landel, superintendent of the Western Division of the Ohio Turnpike, said recently a new …

A major decision. A 2019 law banning most abortions in Ohio is unconstitutional following an abortion referendum last year, the state’s Republican attorney general said in a court filing Monday. The filing comes after abortion clinics asked a Hamilton County judge to throw out the law since Ohio voters decided …

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the Ohio 15/18 bridge over the Tiffin River in Defiance County will now close on May 20 and not on April 15 as stated previously. This will help coincide with the reopening of the U.S. 127 bridge over the Maumee River, according …