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The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on CR179 south of TR10 in Paulding County, Auglaize Township, at approximately 9:48 P.M. on July 11, 2024. Scott Kirkland Jr, age 26, of Paulding, Ohio was traveling northbound on CR179 in …
Read More »Backers of proposal to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 an hour fail to collect enough signatures.
Backers of a proposal to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 an hour failed to collect enough signatures to get it on the ballot this year. Organizers of the effort, who faced a Wednesday deadline to turn in its signatures, said they’ll now try to take the issue before voters …
Read More »Weather conditions can lead to increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields.
Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year, but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies. Ohio ranks fourth in …
Read More »Lucas Co. Prosecutor appeals decision to give Toledo man new trial.
The Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office has appealed a decision from last month that gave a Toledo man a new trial for a 1992 murder. In 1993, Eric Misch was convicted, along with Louie Costilla, Joseph Rickard, Larry Vasquez, and Mel Vasquez, of killing Vernon Huggins in Wilson Park on Aug. …
Read More »Beloved NW Ohio singer remembered at Put-in-Bay.
A beloved northwest Ohio singer-songwriter who died earlier this week was remembered Friday by the Put-in-Bay community, which he entertained for decades with his songs about their island and the lake it sits on. Pat Dailey, 83, died peacefully Wednesday night “surrounded by the family he loved,” his son announced …
Read More »Fatal crash July 4th in Fulton County.
Lyons – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 4, 2024, at approximately 1:18 p.m. The crash occurred at State Route 109 at US Route 20 in Royalton Township, Fulton County, Ohio. Richard Kinnick, age 74, of Adrian, Michigan, …
Read More »Nine graduate from NSCC Law Enforcement Academy.
Nine graduated from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy recently after completing the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the eight-week program. All nine graduates have also passed the 200-question Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) certification examination, a requirement to become a law enforcement …
Read More »Ohio’s first “innovation hub” in NW Ohio.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Monday the creation of Ohio’s first “innovation hub”. A press release from the governor’s office described this as a new collaboration that will enhance northwest Ohio’s position as a global leader in glass …
Read More »ODOT announces work in Williams County.
The following work in Williams County has been announced by the Ohio Department of Transportation: Maintenance along U.S. 20A at County Road 17. Westbound Ohio 34, west of the Indiana/Ohio line, is rerouted for bridge construction over Fish Creek in Indiana. Detour is Ohio 49 to U.S. 6 to Indiana …
Read More »Tickets available for “Newsies” production.
Fountain City Festival has announced that tickets for this summer’s production of Disney’s “Newsies” will begin today. Tickets will be available at the Bryan Public Library at the lower level checkout desk and online at fcf.theater. The show is an extravaganza of song and dance with a cast of over …
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