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On January 12, 2026, at approximately 3:44 P.M., the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 224 and Lincoln Highway, in Van Wert County. A 2010 Toyota Prius, driven by Gary Reidenbach, age 69 of Convoy was traveling …
Read More »Williams County commissioners approve 2026 budget.
Williams County commissioners approved county government’s 2026 budget during a recent meeting. Next year’s total is $74,130,906, and includes a $19,165,083 general fund. The largest non-general fund expenditures are: auto and gasoline fund, which utilizes local fees and state gas taxes to fund the county’s highway operations, Board of Developmental …
Read More »Sylvania residents could vote on a new school levy this year.
Sylvania residents could vote on a new school levy this year. The school district says the proposed 7.9 mills levy is needed for current expenses. If approved, it would generate around $18 million per year. The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home an extra $277 per year. …
Read More »Four County ADAMhs Board begins to prepare for impact of various federal budget cuts.
During its first meeting of the new year, the Four County ADAMhs Board began to prepare for the impact that various federal budget cuts made last year will have on various behavioral health services provided by agencies funded by the ADAMhs Board this year. ADAMhs Board CEO Tonie Long explained …
Read More »Ohio Dept. of Development helping alleviate burden of costly energy bills.
The Ohio Department of Development and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep more of Ohio’s families warm. From now through March 31st, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of …
Read More »Williams County commissioners commit additional funding to the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit.
The Williams County commissioners Thursday committed to providing $10,000 in additional funding to the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit to maintain a liaison position. The mental health/substance abuse liaison position was created in 2024 through a grant that will expire later this year. The opioid money provided to Ohio through a settlement …
Read More »Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Pedestrian Crash in Paulding County.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury pedestrian crash that occurred on January 7th at 06:36 p.m. in Emerald Twp., Paulding County on County Road 115, near State Route 111. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Nissan Murano, driven by Jacob …
Read More »PUCO approves settlement agreement with FirstEnergy’s Ohio electric utilities.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio announced that it has approved a settlement agreement with FirstEnergy’s Ohio electric utilities – Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison – that will provide $275 million in restitution to its customers and bring an end to the state agency’s investigations related …
Read More »Tax credits to help Ohio employers train and upskill commercial driver’s license employees announced.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik have announced more than $258,000 in tax credits to help Ohio employers train and upskill commercial driver’s license employees across the state including in Napoleon and Archbold. More than 750 drivers will receive CDL …
Read More »Girl Scouts of Western Ohio kicked off its annual cookie season this week.
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio kicked off its annual cookie season this week. Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for 2026 sales. Filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored creme, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl …
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