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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine must appoint a replacement for Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate very soon. Current Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will officially become vice president on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. DeWine has said he will wait for Vance to resign from the Senate before announcing …
Read More »ODOT reminds drivers to be prepared for winter weather.
The Ohio Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be prepared for inclement winter weather every year. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says driving with snow covering your windows, lights and license plate is illegal. According to Ohio Revised Code Section 4503.21, drivers cannot cover or obstruct the view of their …
Read More »Fatal crash Monday night in Allen County.
On January 6, 2025, at approximately 9:28 P.M., troopers with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a crash involving a single vehicle into a utility pole on Ridge Road in Marion Township, Allen County. Investigation revealed that Irma Kill, age 81, of Delphos, was …
Read More »House fire in Paulding County Monday afternoon.
Four area fire departments responded to a house fire in Paulding Monday afternoon, at 12548 Road 179, located about three miles south of Five Span. The call came in at about 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon with Auglaize Township, Oakwood and Paulding fire departments responding. The first three departments made it …
Read More »Group of citizens in Maumee unhappy with city’s govt.
A group of citizens in Maumee, unsatisfied with the city’s government, and are continuing an effort started in November to recall the mayor, the city council, and the city administrator from office. On Sunday, organizers were out gathering signatures in the hopes of getting the measure on the ballot in …
Read More »Unique winter experience at African Safari Wildlife Park.
The African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton is offering a unique winter experience with the introduction of a 40-minute VIP behind-the-scenes tour of its brand-new giraffe barn. The tour, available at 10 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, provides an in-depth look at the daily operations involved in caring …
Read More »Two people killed on Ohio roadways this Christmas holiday.
According to the Ohio Highway Patrol statistics, two people were killed in two fatal crashes on Ohio roadways this Christmas holiday. Of the two people killed, one was not wearing a safety belt. The two-day Christmas reporting period began Tuesday, December 23 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m. on …
Read More »Local students learn about financial literacy.
Students in Bryan and Montpelier recently learned about financial literacy through the Real Money Real World program offered through OSU Extension of Williams County. The program includes an interactive spending simulation that provides the opportunity to make lifestyle and budget choices similar to those made by 27-year-old adults. There are …
Read More »Funding awarded to NW Ohio conservation project.
The Ohio Public Works Commission announced that funding has been awarded to a Lucas County conservation project through the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program. The state program is focused on environmental conservation, which includes acquiring green spaces and protecting and enhancing rivers and streams. Grant recipients are required to …
Read More »Law enforcement task force operations update.
With 2024 drawing to a close, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has released statistics from law enforcement task force operations across the state throughout the year. According to Yost, law enforcement task forces organized under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission confiscated more than $92 million in illegal drugs, along …
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