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Gov. Mike DeWine Wednesday signed an executive order declaring an Adulterated Consumer Product Emergency for consumable items containing intoxicating hemp. The order directs Ohio retailers to stop selling all intoxicating hemp products by next Tuesday. Under Ohio Revised Code, the governor may declare such an emergency when there is reason …
Read More »Patrol Investigating a Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian.
The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in Jackson Township, Allen County. The crash occurred on Napoleon Road, near State Route 81 at approximately 4:32 a.m. Thursday morning. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 …
Read More »Fate of BPA to be decided by voters in May 2026.
Bryan City Council this week unanimously passed an ordinance to send a ballot issue to voters in May 2026 concerning the Bryan Board of Public Affairs. Voters in May will decide if they want to change the city charter and dissolve the elected BPA, moving Bryan Municipal Utilities under the …
Read More »Welcome Home Scholarship created at Bryan High School.
Bryan High School class officers Katherine Thormeier and Dominic Malanga met with Bryan Area Foundation President/CEO Amy Miller in the spring of 2025 to discuss ideas for creating a scholarship using their remaining class funds. Their class, having been eighth graders during the COVID-19 pandemic, had $11,000 remaining due to …
Read More »Bryan Council approves permit for new structure at Amtrak station.
Bryan City Council has approved a building permit for construction of a new structure at the Amtrak station. The permit application states that plans call for a 1,000 square-foot building estimated to cost $4.6 million. The project is being funded through federal dollars and no money from the city is …
Read More »Williams Co. Sheriff appointed to Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
Gov. Mike DeWine recently made several appointments to boards and commissions around the state, including one of a Williams County official. Williams County Sheriff Thomas Kochert has been appointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term beginning now through Sept. 19, 2027.
Read More »Increase in domestic violence-related deaths
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s 10th report shows there’s been a stark increase in domestic violence-related deaths compared to last year, and it’s the highest number of deaths recorded in the past decade. Between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, there’s been 157 deaths. In the same time period …
Read More »BMU recognized for its achievements.
Bryan Municipal Utilities was recognized for its achievements over the past year during the 2025 American Municipal Power Annual Conference held a few weeks ago in Columbus. The utility received a System Improvement Award, a Safety Award in the generation category and a Mutual Aid Commendation.
Read More »Trunk or Treat event in Bryan Saturday.
Two local business owners in Bryan are once again hosting a trunk or treat event Saturday. This is the second year Ken Vance and his wife, Megan Bellis Vance, have put on the trunk or treat. The event will run from 4-6 p.m. in the back parking lot of Megan’s …
Read More »NSCC State of the College Address.
Northwest State Community College recently hosted its State of the College Address at the Voinovich Auditorium. Dr. Todd Hernandez, NSCC President, provided an update on the college’s Elevate Northwest Ohio initiative, which as a goal of raising the level of at least some college attainment to 65% in the college’s …
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