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Ohio State Patrol Investigates Serious Injury Crash in Lucas County.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on September 18, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m. The crash occurred at the North Irwin Road and Frankfort Road intersection, in Spencer Township, Lucas County. Jackie Eugene Riffe, age 25, of Holland, Ohio …

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Bryan Area Christian Prayer Breakfast to be held Tuesday.

An annual event in Bryan designed to inspire and give thanks for blessings is celebrating its 50th year next week. The Bryan Area Christian Prayer Breakfast will be held Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan. It begins with a continental breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall …

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Hicksville teen arrested after high speed pursuit.

A Hicksville teen was arrested early Thursday morning following a high-speed pursuit in and outside the town. According to a media release from Hicksville Police, 19 year old Drew Holifield was charged with failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony; OVI and …

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State Patrol Investigating Single Vehicle Commercial Crash on I-75.

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred in Perrysburg Township, Wood County. The crash occurred on Interstate 75 northbound near milepost 188 at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Volvo commercial tractor/trailer was traveling …

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Lincoln Park Inclusive Playground hurt by vandalism.

Lincoln Park Inclusive Playground in Bryan has recently become a place hurt by vandalism. Mayor Carrie Schlade recently took to Facebook to talk about a “heartbreaking reality” of repeated and increased vandalism at the park that is both disappointing and destructive. Cameras and lights are installed and the city is …

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Hicksville hires new zoning inspector.

Hicksville Village Council met this week and approved the hiring of a new zoning inspector. Brian Demland was chosen to fill a vacancy following the departure of the previous inspector. Council also briefly discussed a vacant position for which the village is still seeking a candidate.  

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Williams County Health Dept. conducting community health assessment.

Every three years, Williams County Health Department takes a closer look at the health and well-being of its residents through a comprehensive Community Health Assessment. The project is a joint effort of the Williams County Health Department, Defiance College and a wide range of local partners. The 2025 assessment survey …

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Ohio Dept. of Ag announces 14 counties eligible to enroll in H2Ohio initiative.

Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge has announced that farmers in 14 counties of the Western Lake Erie Basin were eligible to enroll in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative that began Monday. Producers in the following northwest Ohio counties are eligible to enroll or re-enroll acreage into proven, …

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Ohio First Lady announces new statewide initiative involving Imagination Library.

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine has announced a new statewide initiative designed to enroll more Ohio children immediately after birth in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio. Studies have shown that books in the home, such as the books the Imagination Library provides to children from birth to age five, …

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Van Wert Post Investigating Fatal Crash in Paulding County.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Tuesday, September 16th at 1:14p.m. The crash occurred on County Road 123 north of County Road 126 in Jackson Township, Paulding County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet …

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