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The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) has announced an increase in toll rates, effective Jan. 1, for both E-ZPass users and those paying with cash or credit at the toll plaza. In a recent press release, the OTIC said the adjustment is part of a financial strategy to cover …
Read More »44% to give a gift card this holiday season.
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2024 Holiday Consumer Survey, about 44% of people plan to give a gift card this year. For those planning to give a gift card, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds you to take steps to protect yourself from scams, …
Read More »WC Commissioners to discuss moving county’s emergency communications.
Williams County commissioners will discuss the possibility of moving the county’s emergency communications to the control of the sheriff’s office, instead of the commissioners like it is now. Commissioners have on their agenda for Tuesday a meeting on communications set to begin at 10 a.m. in their meeting room at …
Read More »Road crews in Defiance County getting ready for the winter season.
Road and street crews in Defiance County are getting ready for the winter season. To make that happen the City of Defiance has 1,000 tons of salt on hand while said Defiance County has 2,000 tons and the entity that needs the most – the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) …
Read More »Federal awards going to Univ. of Toledo’s Health Science Campus.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has announced federal awards going towards the University of Toledo’s Health Science Campus. The awards given from the National Institute of Health (NIH) total in over $680,000. Funds will be used to support studies of cancer treatments and other health related research. The Cancer Treatment Research award …
Read More »‘Wreaths Across America’ Saturday in Defiance County.
“Wreaths Across America’ ceremonies honoring vets are Saturday. Various area cemeteries will be part of “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies Saturday to honor military veterans that have passed. In Defiance County, two cemeteries will participate – Riverside Cemetery in Defiance and Evansport Cemetery just south of Evansport in Tiffin Township. The …
Read More »Central Local Superintendent retiring.
Central Local Schools Board of Education has approved the upcoming retirement resignation of its superintendent at its Monday night meeting. The board accepted Superintendent Steve Arnold’s resignation, effective July 31. Arnold noted that he’s still superintendent for the next seven and a half months and will continue to work hard …
Read More »“Bathroom Bill” in Ohio goes into effect Feb. 25th.
On Nov. 27, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 183, commonly known as the “Bathroom Bill” which mandates people and students use bathrooms that align with their assigned sex at birth. It applies to colleges, universities and other institutions’ public bathrooms, and K-12 schools. The law will …
Read More »Ohio’s minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025.
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025 from $10.45 per hour to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. Tipped employee wages will increase from $5.25 per hour to $5.35 per hour. The wage minimum applies to employees of businesses with annual …
Read More »U.S. Route 20 designated “National Medal of Honor Highway”.
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously has passed legislation which would designate U.S. 20 in Ohio and 12 other states the “National Medal of Honor Highway. ”The legislation was led by U.S. 9th District Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and Congressman Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania in the House and U.S. Sens. Ron …
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