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State lawmakers from Ohio are proposing a bill that they think will eliminate legal gaps that endanger the safety of ridesharing consumers. “From point A to point B, you shouldn’t have to worry about your safety,” stated Ohio State Representative Michele Grim (D-Toledo). Preventing sexual assaults in rideshares, which are …
Read More »School supplies to be distributed in Defiance.
School supplies will be distributed by the Tools for Schools steering group at Defiance’s First Presbyterian Church, 501 Washington Ave., from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday in the basement section of the fellowship hall. Attendance is encouraged for students and families who require assistance obtaining …
Read More »State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Paulding County.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 31, 2026, at approximately 6:29 P.M. on U.S. 127 near mile post 8 in Paulding County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was being driven southbound on U.S. 127 by Guadalupe Amaro Martinez II, age …
Read More »Plea agreement reached by Montpelier man accused of sex offenses involving kids.
A plea agreement was recently reached by a Montpelier man accused of several sex offenses involving kids. 20 year old Levi D. Favourite was charged with five counts of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in explicit material, all second-degree felonies; five counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving …
Read More »Williams County commissioners approve management contract for Hillside Country Living.
The Williams County commissioners approved a management contract on Thursday, following over a year of efforts to improve Hillside Country Living’s financial status. The agreement is with Vancrest Management Corp., which operates and owns a number of nursing homes in western and northwest Ohio. Vancrest will get 5% of the …
Read More »Bowling Green Post Investigating Serious Injury Crash.
The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash. The crash was reported on July 30, 2026, at approximately 2:48 p.m., at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Tracy Road, Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Cruze, operated …
Read More »CCNO to conduct inaugural job fair.
In an effort to assist local employers and reduce convict recidivism, the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio will hold its inaugural job fair next month. According to CCNO Executive Director Dennis Sullivan, employers have already registered to attend the event, which is scheduled for August 19th at the facility. On …
Read More »DPLS to seek interim library director.
At its meeting on this week, the board of trustees of the Defiance Public Library System authorized a public search for an interim library director to work alongside Director Cara Potter, who will transition to a part-time schedule on August 10th. A DPLS press release states that public services, activities, …
Read More »Fracking auction for nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s sole national forest to take place.
In September, a fracking auction for nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s sole national forest will take place. On September 15th, 41 parcels totaling 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest will be put up for auction, according to the Bureau of Land Management. These sites, which are located in …
Read More »Lawsuit filed against the owners of cattle farm in Williams County that was previously cited for infractions.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a sizable cattle farm in Williams County that was previously cited for infractions. James N. Schmucker, Catherine E. Schmucker, and James S. Schmucker Jr. are accused in the lawsuit filed in Williams County Common Pleas Court on …
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