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Residents are being warned about a phone scam targeting people in Lucas County by falsely claiming ties to the court system. According to Judge Jack Puffenberger’s office, reports have surfaced of callers posing as representatives of a so-called “Criminal Processing Division” of the Lucas County Probate Court. In the scam, …
Read More »Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer during 2025-26 season.
Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 season that concluded on Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The season total includes all deer taken during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth seasons since Sept. 13, 2025. This is the seventh highest total on …
Read More »State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash on US-20
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:34 P.M. on Friday, January 30th. The crash occurred on US-20 near mile post 18 in Williams County. US-20 was closed for nearly two hours. A 2010 Toyota Camry was being driven eastbound on …
Read More »Williams Co. Commissioners approve agreement between Sheriff’s Office and Deputies.
Williams County commissioners Thursday approved a negotiated agreement between the Williams County Sheriff’s Office and the union representing deputies. The agreement calls for wage increases of 4% for the first two years, beginning Jan. 1 of this year, and a 3% increase in the third year.
Read More »Worthington Steel has announced results of its “70 for Good” initiative.
In Delta, Worthington Steel, Inc. has announced the results of its “70 for Good” initiative, a year-long, employee-driven program created in honor of the company’s 70th anniversary. Throughout 2025, employees across 14 U.S. and international locations contributed nearly 5,000 volunteer hours and supported 78 nonprofit organizations, surpassing the company’s original …
Read More »New Motorcoach Inspection Portal to the Vehicle Inspection Gateway.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Commercial Standards section are announcing the Motorcoach Inspection Portal to the Vehicle Inspection Gateway. Starting on Feb. 1st, the new portal allows motorcoach and bus owners a faster and easier way to schedule their annual inspections that are required under Ohio law. OHSP stated …
Read More »State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash on US-127.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a twovehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:56 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The crash occurred at the intersection of US-127 and US-6 in Williams County. The northbound lanes of US-127 were closed for nearly three hours. A 2018 Nissan …
Read More »Bipartisan group of state senators wants to “ban the box” on private sector employment applications.
Ten years ago, Ohio prohibited questions about past criminal convictions on job applications for public sector employees. Now, a bipartisan group of state senators wants to “ban the box” on private sector employment applications as well. Sen. Louis Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) said Tuesday that he feels confident Senate Bill 143, …
Read More »Ohio communities push back against an influx of data centers.
As Ohio communities push back against an influx of data centers, a new bill would address concerns with a bipartisan task group. House Bill 646 would establish the Data Center Study Commission, a 13-member group tasked with investigating the impacts of data centers. State Reps. Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Kellie …
Read More »Big changes coming to how Ohio will dole out benefits for federal SNAP program.
Big changes are coming to how Ohio will dole out benefits for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as new work requirements for previously exempt groups are set to take effect Feb. 1. Originally, most adults between the ages of 18 and 54 who did not have any minor children …
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