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The Board of the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio OK’d a new inmate electronic monitoring contract and a new contract for its security cameras at its meeting, last week. The board also approved a slight adjustment in 2023 bed allocation among the five member counties, with Defiance County increasing its …

County commissioners solidified their support for funding both the Hickory Hills sewer project and an upgrade to the pump station at Ohio 576 and County Road C. It also added a commitment to help pay for a new salt barn. But commissioners declined, at least for now, to a request …

A pickup rolled over after it was hit by another pickup on Friday in DeKalb County at the intersection of State Road 205 at County Road 7, south of Garrett. Officials say a southbound Ford F250 stopped at a stop sign at 205 then proceeded into the intersection, where it …

DeKalb County deputies are investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a boat that injured two people…in the 1300 block of State Road 8, near State Road 327. Officials tell reporters…the motorcycle was behind an SUV, hauling a boat. The SUV slowed for stopped traffic and the motorcycle operator, Kyle …

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the person who damaged multiple houses during a series of drive-by incidents. Deputies responded to a home on East County Road 300 North…on a report of a house damaged by a projectile. A similar report came in …

The unemployment rate in Fulton County increased during the month of July, that’s according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The rate for July was 4.4 percent…an increase from 3.8% in June. In July of 2021, the unemployment rate was 4.8% in Fulton County. …

The Correction Center of Northwest Ohio Board agrees to a package of incentives that includes raises, bonuses and a new secure control room as part of ongoing efforts to hire and retain security staff at the regional jail outside Stryker. After a closed executive session, the board agreed to raise …

Montpelier has hired a firm to study the rehabilitation of the village pool. The village council voted to enter into an agreement with Peterman Associates in Findlay. The pact will allow Peterman to perform a pool study for no more than $25,000. During an update from Parks and Recreation Director …

County commissioners sign off on a funding package to bring a new meat market to S. State St. in Pioneer. Hometown Meat Market, LLC, plans to spend at least $284,550 to buy and renovate the building and purchase machinery and equipment to start operations as a fresh meats and deli …

Local issues and questions for the November General Election were certified in an emergency meeting of the Williams County Elections Board…but people won’t get the opportunity to vote on Sunday alcohol sales for the Third Rail Saloon. The saloon submitted signatures, but too many were inadmissible for the issue to …