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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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Defiance firefighters train for vehicle crash extrications.
This week Defiance firefighters kept their training up for vehicle crash extrications with sessions at the city’s water plant property on Baltimore Street. The training keeps first responders current on the latest techniques to deal with the worst vehicle crashes and to prepare them for new types of vehicles and …
Read More »Major school districts in NW Ohio receive annual report card.
Not one of northwest Ohio’s major school districts improved across several criteria in the 2024-2025 school year compared to the year before, according to a state report released this week. The Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green, Maumee, Oregon, Ottawa Hills, Perrysburg and Springfield school districts stayed the same, while Findlay, Sylvania, …
Read More »FCCC welding fabrication program receives donation.
The Welding Fabrication program at Four County Career Center recently received a boost with the generosity of Family Farm & Home in Defiance. The local retailer donated more than $3,000 worth of welding equipment and supplies, including three brand-new welders, to help support the next generation of skilled trades professionals. …
Read More »ADAMhs board welcomes three new members.
The Four County ADAMhs Board welcomed three new members from Defiance County to its September meeting on Thursday. The new members are Jill Mack, Nick Varano and Darrell Handy, who had served previously on the board for many years. Board Chair John Nye announced committee appointments for the fiscal year …
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