State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the second year to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment to help keep their responders safe and protect their communities. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 departments in 44 states …
Read More »Former Sherwood resident nominated for three-star general rank.
Former Sherwood resident Maj. Gen. (two-star) Mark Lee was recently nominated for his three-star, or lieutenant general rank by President Donald Trump. Lee is a 1985 Hicksville High School graduate and also a graduate of Defiance College. He and his wife, Cynthia Coleman, a 24-year veteran and retired Army Lieutenant …
Read More »Sauder Woodworking lays off 150 employees.
Roughly 150 employees at Sauder Woodworking were laid off recently. The announcement originally came out last week. The layoffs came as a result of a drop in sales. Some adjustments to employment levels had to be made to react to the sales drop. A couple of shifts were reduced and …
Read More »“Rise From the Ashes” T-Shirts available through Monday, Aug. 18th.
Don’t miss out! B-Rock 100.9 & Q96.5 “Rise From The Ashes” shirts are now available. Just click the link to get yours today. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RISEFTA Thank you for all your support as we continue our rebuild. Don’t miss out!! Get yours today!! The online store will be open until midnight Monday, …
Read More »Tools for Schools drive for Hicksville students raises more than $5,000.
The annual “Tools for School” live drive for Hicksville students raised over $5,000 thanks to the Hicksville High School cheerleaders and football players. More than 200 Hicksville students are signed up to receive items from the program this school year. The fundraiser was held downtown in front of McDonald’s on …
Read More »Montpelier Schools approve new cellphone policy.
The Montpelier Exempted Village Schools Board of Education approved a new cellphone policy during its meeting this week. The policy, mandated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, was based on research that shows cellphone usage among students causes problems with performance and mental health, according to the Governor. Exceptions include any …
Read More »State Patrol Investigating a Two Vehicle Injury Crash.
The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on Tuesday, August 12th at approximately 8:47am. The crash occurred at the intersection of Reservoir Road and McClure Road in Jackson Township, Allen County. 22 year old Dru Baker, of Benton Ridge, …
Read More »Local contractor accused of taking money without doing work sentenced.
A local contractor accused of taking money from customers but not completing promised work was recently sentenced in Henry County Common Pleas Court. 26 year old Joseph R. Schlosser, of Defiance, doing business as Building With Faith Construction, previously pleaded guilty to one count of attempted engaging in a pattern …
Read More »100.9 B-Rock & Q96.5 T-Shirts now available!
Don’t miss out! B-Rock 100.9 & Q96.5 “Rise From The Ashes” shirts are now available. Just click the link to get yours today. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RISEFTA Thank you for all your support as we continue our rebuild. Don’t miss out!! Get yours today!! The online store will be open until midnight Monday, …
Read More »Two-vehicle fatal crash Sunday on State Route 66 in Fulton County.
The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Sunday two-vehicle fatal crash on State Route 66 in Fulton County. A press release issued by the post states McKenzie White, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky, was southbound on Rte. 66 at approximately 8:40 a.m. Dustin J. Wood, age …
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