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Hicksville Village Council narrowly passed a no go against recreational marijuana-related businesses within the village during its regular meeting Monday. The ordinance prohibiting the establishment and operation of recreational marijuana cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries was approved with a tie-breaking vote by Mayor Mike Barth. This vote followed a third …
Read More »Joan Bauer, 88
Joan Bauer, 88 years of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Dupont Hospital with her family by her side. Joan was born June 14, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Denver Earl and Stella (Parker) Mock, I. She was a 1954 graduate of Southside …
Read More »Williams County under county-wide fire ban.
Being in a rainless and dry condition situation has led Williams County fire chiefs to issue a county-wide fire ban for the foreseeable future. The ban will be in place until Williams County receives significant rainfall. The burn ban will be lifted once the county receives significant rainfall. Looking at …
Read More »Glen L. Gorrell, 90
Glen L. Gorrell, 90, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Glen was born February 5, 1934, in Harlan, Indiana, son of the late Doy and Daisey (Haifley) Gorrell. He married Ione E. Gustin on June 29, 1952, in Harlan, Indiana. Glen was a …
Read More »Onalee M. Hale, 77
Onalee M. Hale, 77, of Minerva, Ohio and formerly of Osseo, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was born on May 15, 1947 in Hudson, Michigan to Arnold C. and Margaret O. (Halleck) Miller. Onalee graduated from Camden Frontier …
Read More »Fulton Co. Commissioners approve contracts with three area school districts, dealing with teen pregnancy.
The Fulton County Commissioners have approved contracts with three school districts for a program preventing teen pregnancy. The decision is on behalf of Job & Family Services (JFS) and includes Swanton Local Schools, Fayette Local Schools and Archbold Area Schools. The contracts went into effect a few months ago and …
Read More »Ohio Highway Patrol releases reports on crashes on turnpike that resulted in four deaths.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol released its reports from the series of crashes on the Ohio Turnpike that resulted in four deaths on Aug. 15. The 24 pages of reports show that 13 different vehicles were involved in three different crashes. The first happened at 5:32 a.m., just before the …
Read More »Book party held at Univ. of Toledo Saturday.
On Saturday, a book party was held at University of Toledo to celebrate new authors. There’s a twist however, the young authors used artificial intelligence to create their books. A Toledo non-profit, Empowered AI, introduced elementary-age kids to AI, so they can get become familiarized with the technology and enjoy …
Read More »Williams Co. Commissioners hold session at Williams Co. Fair.
Williams County commissioners held their general session at the Williams County Fairgrounds last week, and the state of the facility was discussed. Thursday, commissioners held the meeting at the fairgrounds as part of their ‘Coffee with the Commissioners’ program in which they hold a meeting in a different part of …
Read More »Bryan City Council to look at noise ordianace.
Bryan City Council will consider legislation tonight, as they look to amend the city’s noise ordinance. Back in July, City Council heard complaints from residents on South Walnut Street about loud music being played during the day. At the time, it was determined the city’s current noise ordinance did not …
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