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Supporters of a ballot measure that would keep abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution far outraised their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election, bringing in nearly $29 million from donors since Sept. 8, the campaign’s, latest filings show. The effort against Issue 1, which would …
Read More »Cleanup continues after Norfolk Southern derailment.
The removal of contaminated soil from the eastern Ohio site of February’s fiery Norfolk Southern derailment is expected to be completed sometime this weekend, although the larger cleanup effort isn’t over. Environmental Protection Agency officials and the railroad announced the milestone in East Palestine. It comes nearly nine months after …
Read More »DeKalb County deputies respond to a crash involving a motorcycle and a deer.
DeKalb County deputies respond to a crash involving a motorcycle and a deer. Officials tell reporters a 48-year-old Spencerville man was westbound in the 4100 block of County Road 68 when a deer ran into the roadway. The motorcyclist hit the deer, causing him to go off the roadway and …
Read More »Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio approves the budget for next year.
The Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio approves the budget for next year, which includes some member jurisdictions taking fewer beds for the year. Those decreases amount to a reduction of $95,561 dollars and an overall personnel expense reduction of $182 thousand. Officials say the regional jail will be reducing budgeted …
Read More »Stryker man charged with retaliation toward a public official, appears headed to trial.
A Stryker man charged with retaliation toward a Henry County public official, appears headed to trial next month. Following a motion hearing in the case against Michael Hill, 39, in Williams County Common Pleas Court, Judge J.T. Stelzer was informed by both parties that no resolution has been found. Stelzer …
Read More »Stryker School Board regular monthly meeting.
The Stryker School Board approves new and updated policies and related administrative guidelines from its educational consultant, NEOLA, at its regular monthly meeting. The changes were recommended by Superintendent Nate Johnson, who noted they were previously reviewed and authorized by the policy committee. Johnson said the changes were “typical” and …
Read More »Montpelier has become a Purple Heart Village.
In order to honor those veterans wounded in the line of duty, Montpelier has become a Purple Heart Village. Councilman Kevin Motter, who did the leg work for the designation, says there are different categories of veterans, and those who received Purple Hearts are held in the highest regard, second …
Read More »Republican-backed overhaul of Ohio’s public education system can continue operating as a lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
A Republican-backed overhaul of Ohio’s public education system can continue operating as a lawsuit claiming it violates the state constitution makes its way through the courts, a county magistrate rules. The overhaul comes as GOP-led states in recent years have increasingly focused on education oversight, seeking to push back against …
Read More »A Bryan man charged with four felony counts in Defiance County is arraigned.
A Bryan man charged with four felony counts in Defiance County is arraigned…and has a pre-trial conference set. Andrew Layne, 43, was recently indicted on one count of felonious assault and one count of strangulation, each a felony of the second degree, and one count of abduction and one count …
Read More »Williams County Commissioners discuss budgeting changes, if levy passes in November
Williams County commissioners discuss budgeting changes that would be necessary…if the emergency medical services levy before voters passes in November. Staff from Williams County EMS were told if the levy passes, the first payment to them would be made in March, with another coming in late August. Williams County Auditor …
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