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The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post received a reckless operation call from a concerned citizen on June 18, 2026, at 10:55 P.M. The caller told the dispatch center that a dark colored Ford Focus was traveling south on Interstate 75 near milepost 181 in Center Township, Wood County, …

A two-vehicle collision on Friday night claimed the life of a Defiance motorcyclist and critically injured another man.  The collision happened at approximately 7:24 p.m. on U.S. 6 near milepost 5 in Williams County’s St. Joseph Township, east of Edgerton, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance post. Defiance …

The Ohio Senate unanimously approved a bill to address healthcare staffing shortages before taking a long break.  State labor regulations pertaining to contractual healthcare workers will be updated by Senate Bill 423. Workers connected to a growing healthcare staffing option-electronic platforms that link workers with care facilities-would be subject to the …

During their meeting on Monday, the Napoleon City Council debated and ultimately proposed modifications to the city’s limitless trash collection program. Following higher expenses for the spring festival, city officials started investigating the unrestricted pickup issue.  The largest effect on expenses, according to city engineer and director of public workers …

In a case involving child sexual assault, the Defiance County Common Pleas Court sentenced a Dayton man to at least ten years in prison.  Judge Joseph Schmenk sentenced 44 year old Anthony Madden to ten to fifteen years in jail for the first-degree felony of attempted rape.  According to the …

During its meeting on Monday, the Archbold Village Council accepted a new fire chief who is no stranger.  The council approved a companion resolution designating Kyle Brodbeck as the head of the Archbold-German Township Fire Department. Brodbeck is currently the assistant chief of the department. Dave Davis, who will retire …

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a minor injury crash involving a commercial vehicle. The crash occurred yesterday at 3:55 p.m. on State Route 49, north of Edon in Florence Township, Williams County. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2022 Freightliner commercial semi-tractor trailer, operated by …

A statement on the investigation into the suspected accidental shooting death of a two-year-old was released by the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office and Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday.  The news release states that at around 12:11 p.m., a 9-1-1 call was received. A 2-year-old child was reportedly shot at …

During its meeting on Tuesday, the Hicksville Exempted Village Schools Board of Education concluded some housekeeping matters for the upcoming year and then convened for a work session about the building project.  Superintendent Keith Countryman stated that the work session’s main goal was to analyze a list of builders that had …

On Sunday, July 5, the Museum of Fulton County is hosting an America’s Potluck meal to embrace community, culture, heritage, and our shared past. Bring a dish to pass and gather with friends at noon at the museum to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with food, fellowship and a patriotic program. …