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Residents in Toledo region might hear or see F-16 fighter planes flying overhead this week.

This week at nite, residents in the Toledo region might hear or see F-16 fighter planes flying overhead.  If the weather permits, the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard will undertake nighttime training flights through Thursday, October 15. As late as 10 p.m., the planes might resume. …

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Lucas County officials requesting input from the public.

In order to assess the effectiveness of the local emergency warning systems and identify potential areas for improvement, Lucas County officials are requesting input from the public.  A brief online poll has been created by the Lucas County Commissioners and the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency to find out how …

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Ohio Arts Council to honor women who shaped state’s history.

Today, the Capitol Square Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council will honor the women who shaped the state’s history with the Ohio Women’s Monument at the Ohio Statehouse. The monument, constructed by Brenda Councill, will consist of nine bronze figures that reflect different eras of women who contributed to Ohio’s …

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Lucas Co. Common Pleas Court closed today.

From the Common Pleas Court of Lucas County, a notification was made on the court’s website Monday night that the court will be closed on Tuesday, October 13, due to a water main break.  Early on Monday morning, a significant water leak was found on the grounds outside the courthouse. …

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Man accused of killing Dollar Tree cashier in 2023 declared incapable of standing trial.

The man accused of using a machete to kill a 22-year-old Dollar Tree cashier in 2023 was declared incapable of standing trial. In the meantime, the deceased employee’s estate is getting ready to go to trial in a lawsuit against the business in early 2027.  Following a year-long competency examination …

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Two individuals running to be Defiance County’s juvenile/probate judge.

This year, two individuals are running to be Defiance County’s third juvenile/probate judge in forty years.  Tim Holtsberry, a Democrat, and Erin Strausbaugh, a Republican, are running for office on November 3. The winner will serve a six-year term in 2027.

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Patrol Investigates Fatal Train Crash in Lucas County.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a train. The crash occurred on October 11, 2026, at approximately 11:58 p.m. on Albon Road near State Route 2 in Springfield Township, Lucas County. A 2023 Ford Maverick, driven by Michael Jones, age 57 …

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Bryan American Legion to host semi-annual flag disposal today.

The Bryan American Legion will host their semi-annual flag disposal today at 6 p.m. on the lot east of the VFW clubhouse at 200 E. Perry St.  Attendees should arrive before six o’clock. Residents of the area are encouraged to attend and observe the ceremony that will follow the actual …

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Christkindl Market organizers request courthouse be made public this year.

The Christkindl Market event organizers requested that the courthouse be made public this year, and the Williams County commissioners granted their request on Thursday.  Last year, the organizers requested that the courtroom be open during the festival of trees, which took place on one weekend of the month-long event. This …

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Sherwood man charged with rape.

The Defiance County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Sherwood man with rape while he is still on community control due to previous claims.  36 year old Jonathan Villarreal was charged with the first-degree crime on Tuesday after the accused victim, a female adolescent under the age of 18, told authorities.  …

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