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Bryan to purchase fire engine.

Bryan council has given approval for the purchase of a custom pumper fire engine in the amount of $1,040,700. The purchase will be made through the state purchasing agreement, and delivery is expected to be in January.

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Maple Syrup Festival this Saturday in Williams County.

The annual Maple Syrup Festival is this Saturday at the Williams County Fairgrounds in Montpelier. Events start at 8 a.m. and continue until noon. The festival allows attendees to see a working sugar shack in operation, have pancakes with pure maple syrup, and participate in educational and fun activities. Pancakes …

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Statewide tornado drill Wednesday morning.

At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, local communities can participate in a statewide tornado drill and test their emergency and sheltering plans. Ohio counties can use this time to sound and test their outdoor warning sirens and mass notification systems. The notification is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. …

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Human trafficking investigation leads to arrests of two men in Ohio.

Two Texas men suspected by law enforcement of human trafficking who traveled to central Ohio with four victims, including one juvenile, have been apprehended by the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. On March 13, the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force was …

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Tornado sirens to be tested this week.

Tornado sirens across the state will be activated this week as part of a yearly drill. The drill coincides with Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 16-22). Wednesday, March 19th at 9:50am, local communities can participate in a statewide tornado drill and test their emergency and sheltering plans. Ohio counties can …

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State dignitaries to attend ground breaking ceremony for Bryan City Schools.

Several state dignitaries plan on attending the upcoming groundbreaking for Bryan City Schools expansion project. The addition of the career tech, junior high gymnasium and weight room addition has been set for Monday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bryan High School gymnasium. Planning on attending are Gov. Mike …

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Ohio man wins top prize on scratch-off ticket.

A northeastern Ohio man has a bit more cash in his pocket after winning the top prize on a scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery said the player purchased the winning ticket at a Sheetz on North Canfield Niles Road in Austintown. The winner took the annuity option and will receive …

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Law enforcement agencies seize stolen vehicles, drugs and other items through search warrants.

Multiple law enforcement agencies in northwest Ohio seized stolen vehicles, suspected drugs and other criminal items through seven search warrants executed on Wednesday in Sandusky, Wood and Seneca counties. The warrants were the culmination of an investigation that began last year after trailers were stolen in Hancock County and revealed …

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Ohio Governor to deliver State of the State Address.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address to a Joint Session of the Ohio General Assembly today (Wednesday) at noon in the traditional location of the House of Representatives Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse. The governor’s address to the Joint Session is at the …

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Task Force Arrests Highlight Diverse Backgrounds of Those Fueling Human Trafficking.

Two recent arrests by a human trafficking task force underscore the diverse backgrounds of those who attempt to trade money for sex, contributing to the scourge of human trafficking in Ohio. On March 6, the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force, in conjunction with the Salem Police Department, arrested Canton …

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