The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) has announced an increase in toll rates, effective Jan. 1, for both E-ZPass users and those paying with cash or credit at the toll plaza. In a recent press release, the OTIC said the adjustment is part of a financial strategy to cover …

According to the National Retail Federation’s 2024 Holiday Consumer Survey, about 44% of people plan to give a gift card this year. For those planning to give a gift card, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds you to take steps to protect yourself from scams, …

Williams County commissioners will discuss the possibility of moving the county’s emergency communications to the control of the sheriff’s office, instead of the commissioners like it is now. Commissioners have on their agenda for Tuesday a meeting on communications set to begin at 10 a.m. in their meeting room at …

Road and street crews in Defiance County are getting ready for the winter season. To make that happen the City of Defiance has 1,000 tons of salt on hand while said Defiance County has 2,000 tons and the entity that needs the most – the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) …

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has announced federal awards going towards the University of Toledo’s Health Science Campus. The awards given from the National Institute of Health (NIH) total in over $680,000. Funds will be used to support studies of cancer treatments and other health related research. The Cancer Treatment Research award …

Phyllis Joan Tomlinson of Temple, Texas passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 97 years. She was born January 18, 1927, in Pioneer, Ohio, the daughter of Dale and Evelyn (Hollstein) Hillard. After graduating from Pioneer High School, she attended Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, where she …

Nancy Jane Shock, 82, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville, surrounded by her loving family.  Nancy was born October 26, 1942, in Hyattsville, Maryland, daughter of the late Harold and Martha (Lay) Hissong.  As a young lady while visiting friends in Defiance, she …

Gregory “Chuckie” Headley, 71 years of Hicksville, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at The Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana. Greg was born May 2, 1953, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Leo and Gwen (Limpert) Headley. He was a 1972 graduate of Hicksville High School, attending Four …

Deborah S. Kaduk, 72, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born May 6, 1952, in Lacky, Kentucky, daughter of the late Hiatt and Helen (Bradley) Chaffins. She was a 1971 graduate of Garrett High School in Garrett, …

Altha M. Dooley, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident. Altha was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a member for over 60 years and sang in the church choir for over …