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Memorial Sign on Ohio Turnpike to be dedicated to Patrolman.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will dedicate a memorial sign on the Ohio Turnpike to Patrolman Jon D. Birchem, who was killed in the line of duty more than 58 years ago. Relatives of Patrolman Jon D. Birchem are expected to be in …

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Ohio State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Defiance County Tuesday afternoon.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, October 28th, at approximately 1:56 P.M, at the intersection of The Bend Road and Buckskin Road in Delaware Township, Defiance County. A 2018 GMC Acadia, operated by Robert Peel Jr, age 33 of …

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State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Defiance County Tuesday morning.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, October 28th, at approximately 11:21 A.M, at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 249, Washington Township, Defiance County. A 2007 Buick Rendezvous, operated by Cierra Jaquillard, age 26 of Toledo, …

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Miller City man charged with traffic death of Holgate teenager in 2023 sentenced to prison Monday.

A Miller City man charged with the traffic death of a Holgate teenager in 2023 was sentenced to prison Monday during a hearing in Henry County Common Pleas Court. 42 year old Robby Maynard was given a term ranging from eight to 12 years by Judge Amy Rosebrook on charges …

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Ohio officials supporting extending SNAP benefits for Ohioans.

Ohio officials at the state and federal level are supporting extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that 1.4 million Ohioans depend on during the ongoing government shutdown. Due to the government shutdown, funding for SNAP is expected to run out Saturday and the program’s contingency fund cannot legally cover …

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Ohio Attorney General Announces $9 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance Safety at Ohio Schools.

Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9.01 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2026-27 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. The funding, approved by the 136th General Assembly as part of House Bill 96, can be used for a wide range of …

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Paulding, Oakwood, Antwerp and Latty voters to decide on various levies in November.

Paulding, Oakwood, Antwerp and Latty voters in Paulding County are deciding various new and/or reconfigured tax levies and issues during the Nov. 4th general election. Oakwood residents are being asked to approve four levies by village government. There are two additional, 2-mill levies and two renewal levies with increases. One …

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Ohioans looking to get budgets back on track ahead of holiday season.

With summer shopping, projects and vacations in the rearview mirror, Ohioans may be looking to get their budgets back on track ahead of the fast-approaching holiday season. For those who may have overspent, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is offering tips to help consumers manage credit …

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First Financial Bank and First Financial Foundation award grants to seven organizations in western Ohio.

First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation have awarded $35,000 in grants to seven organizations in western Ohio. First Financial provided grants to United Way of Paulding County, Clinton County Community Action Program, Compassion Wilmington, Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County, Downtown Lima, Haven of Hope of Van Wert …

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Caring & Sharing Food Pantry bringing Siberian Solstice back to Paulding for fundraising concert.

The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is bringing Siberian Solstice back to Paulding for a fundraising concert at Paulding Exempted Village Schools on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. in the school auditieria at 405 N. Water St. The event is open to the …

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