Courtney Montague

Ohio Job & Family Services makes change to SNAP program.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced a change to the state-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), creating a sliding scale to ease the transition of recipients off the program.The change addresses an issue known as the benefits cliff. Employers have identified the benefits cliff as a …

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Doris I. Geren, 88

Doris I. Geren, Age 88 March 25, 1936 — October 7, 2024 Bryan, Ohio Visitation Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern time) Krill Funeral Service – Bryan 860 W Mulberry St, Bryan, OH 43506 Memorial Service Sunday, October 13, 2024 Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time) Krill …

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David L Blake, Sr., 61

David Lee Blake, Sr, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. David enjoyed fixing stereos, listening to all kinds of music and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. David was born on April 11, 1962, in Beckwith, West Virginia, the son …

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Phil D. Fix, 87

Phil Donald Fix, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio passed away late Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, peacefully at his home. He worked the Ohio Art Company for 48 years, retiring as a foreman and served as Bryan Tree Commissioner for over 20 years. During his younger years, Phil was a …

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Ohio Supreme Court rejects effort to keep gas pipeline from going through land in Lucas County.

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected an effort to keep a natural gas pipeline from going through land in Lucas County. The court heard an appeal from an Ohio Power Siting Board decision, in which the board granted a request to construct 3.7 miles of a proposed Ford Street Pipeline …

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Impacts of Hurricane Helene felt across the country.

The impacts of Hurricane Helene are being felt across the country, including Northwest Ohio. Local medical facilities are now being more selective and cautious with their medical supplies. This comes after one of the largest suppliers of IV fluids was recently flooded in North Carolina. In a statement sent to …

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Fire Prevention Week

This Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-12) officials are encouraging the use of smoke alarms to save lives. According to the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), fire spreads faster than ever through homes today, meaning occupants have less time to escape in the event of a fire. NFPA reported that smoke …

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Serious injury crash Saturday in Williams County.

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, October 5, at approximately 5:12 P.M. The crash occurred on US 127 at the intersection of County Road I.50 in Jefferson Township, Williams County. A vehicle drive by 46 year old …

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Ohio announces grants to improve and expand meat harvesting/processing in Ohio.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office recently announced grants totaling $14 million to improve and expand meat harvesting and processing facilities across Ohio. Through the fourth round of the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program, 51 Ohio companies involved in the meat harvesting and processing industry across 33 counties will receive funding …

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Univ. of Findlay and Bluffton to merge.

The University of Findlay and Bluffton University will merge by the fall of 2025, the two universities announced at a press conference Wednesday. “Both campuses emphasize and are devoted to personal attention to students,” said University of Findlay President Katherine Fell. “We know our students well. We’re invested in them.” …

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