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Kelleys Island officials urging locals and visitors to exercise caution.

Following over 16 inches of rain on the island, which flooded yards, roads, and portions of the village’s water system, Kelleys Island officials are urging locals and visitors to exercise caution going forward.  In just a few hours, some parts of the lakeshore experienced eight to fifteen inches of rain, …

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18 people died in road accidents throughout Ohio during Independence Day vacation travel period. 

According to preliminary data given by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Monday, 18 people died in road accidents throughout Ohio during the Independence Day vacation travel period.  On Thursday, July 2, the Fourth of July reporting period started at 12 a.m. and ended at 11:59 p.m. July 5, Sunday.  …

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Two people drown in Lake Erie.

According to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office, an 11-year-old girl and a 38-year-old man drowned in Lake Erie close to a nearby marina in what authorities are describing as unintentional deaths.  On July 2, the body of 38-year-old Jonathan Ciha was recovered from the ocean close to Meinke Marina. The body of 11-year-old Angelique …

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State Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash in Fulton County.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on July 5, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 109 at County Road D in York Township, Fulton County. A 2002 Ford Windstar was southbound on State Route …

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Bowling Green Post investigating fatal crash involving two vehicles.

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles that occurred today at approximately 1:58 p.m. on State Route 579 milepost 1 in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation showed a Jeep Wrangler, operated by Aaron Stoldt, 46, Toledo, was …

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Ohio State Highway Patrol charges woman with sixth OVI offense.

Troopers from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway charged a Lima woman with operating a vehicle under the influence. Rebecca A. Page, 39, Lima, was charged with her sixth OVI offense after being stopped for driving outside her lane of travel on July 2 on Fourth Street near …

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Monroe County health department reporting cases of cyclosporiasis.

The Monroe County health department is reporting many cases of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal ailment caused by a parasitic infection.  People can become infected with the parasite Cyclospora cayatenensis if they eat food or drink water that contains excrement. Contaminated produce has caused outbreaks in the U.S. in recent years, the …

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Kentucky man’s petition to have criminal charges related from 2022 deadly crash dismissed in Fulton County Common Pleas Court denied.

A Kentucky man’s petition to have criminal charges related from a 2022 deadly crash dismissed in Fulton County Common Pleas Court was denied by the Sixth Appellate District Court, sending the case back to the local court.  According to Fulton County Clerk of Court records, 24 year old Baylor L. …

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Annual Malinta Days this Saturday.

The annual Malinta Days Festival is set for 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Monroe Township fire station, in Henry County. The event will begin at 9:30 with a gift card Bingo and flea market with several local vendors. Ohio State fans will get a special visit from “Big Nut,” …

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Archbold and Edon to share a teacher.

Last week, the Archbold Area School Board was informed about a collaboration to share a teacher with Edon Schools.  Superintendent Dr. Jayson Selgo welcomed new employees and went over the specifics of the district’s collaboration with Edon Northwest Local Schools, where Archbold offers remote instruction for Edon’s Spanish classes.  According …

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