Courtney Montague

Ohio hunters check in most deer since 2011.

Ohio hunters checked 87,192 white-tailed deer during the week-long gun season that concluded Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This is the highest total since 2011 (90,282). In 2023, hunters reported 70,103 deer during the seven-day gun season while the three-year average is …

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Ronald D. Crivello, 71

Ronald Crivello, age 71, passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Ronald was born on November 19, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Anthony and Bertha (Plowucha) Crivello and the younger brother of …

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Robert D. Jones, 48

Robert David “Bobby” Jones, age 48, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center of complications from a bowel obstruction. Bobby was born on October 8, 1976 in Monroe, MI and came to live with his adoptive parents, Pastor Dennis and …

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New degree program offered at BGSU.

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) announced the launch of a new degree program Friday, alongside additional campus developments. According to a press release from the university, BGSU will launch a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry degree program. The university said the new program builds upon its current minor program …

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Holiday fun with Christmas Cruise Thru in Hicksville.

Here’s some holiday fun. The Christmas Cruise Thru (CCT) light display has once again brought holiday magic to the Defiance County Fairgrounds in Hicksville, dazzling visitors with a glittering winter wonderland for its eleventh season. With more than 3 million LED and RGB lights synchronized to festive music, CCT remains …

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Ohio Lt. Gov. announces results of TechCred application period.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, has announced the results of the September TechCred application period, in which 597 employers were awarded, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 7,421 tech-focused credentials.The next application period for Ohio employers will open …

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Troopers to be “highly visible” during the holiday season.

The Ohio Highway Patrol has issued a press release explaining troopers will be “highly visible” on the state’s roadways for the duration of the holiday season.Since 2019, there have been 72,130 impaired driving-related crashes, resulting in the deaths of 3,920 people, according to the Patrol. This accounts for 54% of …

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Handles Failure to Yield Crash.

On December 8, 2024, at approximately 2:08 P.M. troopers with the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to Mendon Rd. at State Rd. for a report of an injury crash. During the investigation, it was found that Jadyn R Bullinger, age 20, of Van Wert, …

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Barbara A. Thiel, 87

Barbara Ann Thiel, age 87, passed away on early Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, IN. Barbara was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was active with the Rosary Alter Society. For many years she babysat and had a large garden. She enjoyed …

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Michael L Anderson, 69

Michael Lee Anderson, 69, of West Unity, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence. Michael was born August 27, 1955, in Mason, West Virginia, son of Homer L. and Madge “Lousie” (Spears) Anderson. Michael worked for Fulton Industries in Wauseon, Ohio for over 20 years. In his free …

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