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Miller City man charged with traffic death of Holgate teenager in 2023 sentenced to prison Monday.

A Miller City man charged with the traffic death of a Holgate teenager in 2023 was sentenced to prison Monday during a hearing in Henry County Common Pleas Court. 42 year old Robby Maynard was given a term ranging from eight to 12 years by Judge Amy Rosebrook on charges …

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Ohio officials supporting extending SNAP benefits for Ohioans.

Ohio officials at the state and federal level are supporting extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that 1.4 million Ohioans depend on during the ongoing government shutdown. Due to the government shutdown, funding for SNAP is expected to run out Saturday and the program’s contingency fund cannot legally cover …

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Ohio Attorney General Announces $9 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance Safety at Ohio Schools.

Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9.01 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2026-27 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. The funding, approved by the 136th General Assembly as part of House Bill 96, can be used for a wide range of …

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Paulding, Oakwood, Antwerp and Latty voters to decide on various levies in November.

Paulding, Oakwood, Antwerp and Latty voters in Paulding County are deciding various new and/or reconfigured tax levies and issues during the Nov. 4th general election. Oakwood residents are being asked to approve four levies by village government. There are two additional, 2-mill levies and two renewal levies with increases. One …

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Ohioans looking to get budgets back on track ahead of holiday season.

With summer shopping, projects and vacations in the rearview mirror, Ohioans may be looking to get their budgets back on track ahead of the fast-approaching holiday season. For those who may have overspent, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is offering tips to help consumers manage credit …

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First Financial Bank and First Financial Foundation award grants to seven organizations in western Ohio.

First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation have awarded $35,000 in grants to seven organizations in western Ohio. First Financial provided grants to United Way of Paulding County, Clinton County Community Action Program, Compassion Wilmington, Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County, Downtown Lima, Haven of Hope of Van Wert …

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Caring & Sharing Food Pantry bringing Siberian Solstice back to Paulding for fundraising concert.

The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is bringing Siberian Solstice back to Paulding for a fundraising concert at Paulding Exempted Village Schools on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. in the school auditieria at 405 N. Water St. The event is open to the …

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Supreme Court of Ohio releases results from July 2025 Ohio bar examination.

The Supreme Court of Ohio has released results from the July 2025 Ohio bar examination. Some 967 aspiring attorneys took the exam, and 693 – or 72% – passed. July applicants represented 62 of Ohio’s 88 counties and an additional 22 states. Those who meet all requirements will be sworn …

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Paulding School building getting new lighting.

The Paulding High School, junior high and elementary school buildings are in the process of getting new lighting. Superintendent Chris Etzler noted the upgrade during Tuesday night’s Paulding Exempted Village Schools Board of Education meeting. The new lighting is part of an Ohio energy grant that the district received last …

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Williams County Public Library branches celebrating Halloween.

Branches of the Williams County Public Library will be celebrating Halloween on Oct. 31st. Edgerton Branch Library – Trick or treat at the library from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All ages can stop in for a treat and are encouraged to wear a costume. The Edgerton branch is located at 319 …

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