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Northwest State Community College (NSCC) is inviting area veterans to enjoy a complimentary luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Voinovich Auditorium. A highlight, NSCC keynote speaker will be retired Chief Master Sergeant Michael Haas from the U.S. Air Force, 180th Division. Kerry Patrick Clark will …
Read More »Unemployment rates drop for August.
Unemployment rates dropped in every Defiance area county in August, according to figures from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The lowest area county remained Putnam at 3.3% followed by Fulton and Paulding counties at 4%. The number of people classified as “unemployed” in August by county, …
Read More »Swanton man killed in a crash Wednesday evening.
A Swanton man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening. The crash happened on Henry County Road 424, near County Road 6C, about three miles southeast of Liberty Center. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, 22 year old Caleb Sgro, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Henry …
Read More »National School Bus Safety Week.
During National School Bus Safety Week, law enforcement and other safety experts said their goal is to spread awareness and let drivers know the consequences of passing a stopped school bus. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the state has seen more than 6,000 school bus-related crashes since 2019, …
Read More »Five NW Ohio counties declared a primary natural disaster area due to drought.
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to farm operators in primary counties and contiguous counties through FSA emergency loan assistance. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of …
Read More »Toledo Brick Convention will not return to Glass City in 2025.
The upcoming Toledo Brick Convention will not return to the Glass City in 2025, the convention’s organizers said. The 2024 version of the event will be its last. The convention, which is scheduled for Oct. 26 and 27 at the Glass City Center, made its debut in 2022. After its …
Read More »Serious injury crash Tuesday in Fulton County.
The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred at the intersection of County Road 19 and State Route 2 in Fulton County. Tuesday evening, at approximately 7:48PM, a vehicle operated by Jonathan Fenton of Wauseon, was traveling northbound on County Road …
Read More »Fatal crash on U.S. 127 in Van Wert County Monday.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three vehicle, fatal traffic crash that occurred Monday, on U.S. 127 in Van Wert County. At approximately 10:56 am, a vehicle, operated by 30 year old Zachary J. Wood, of Convoy, OH was traveling southbound on U.S. 127 …
Read More »Woodcarver’s Show and Sale at Sauder Village this weekend.
The 38th annual Woodcarver’s Show and Sale, Sauder Village’s premier wood carving showcase, will be held at Founders Hall this weekend (Oct. 25-26) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The juried exhibit will feature dozens of skilled craftsmen, each showcasing their individual style and talent. From intricate figurines to detailed …
Read More »3 candidates seek U.S. 9th District seat.
In an election update, three candidates – all from Lucas County – are seeking the U.S. 9th District seat that represents some local counties, but the main battle is situated between the two traditional parties. The candidates are Democrat incumbent Marcy Kaptur of Toledo, seeking her 22nd two-year term in …
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