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Fulton Co. Commissioners approve contracts with three area school districts, dealing with teen pregnancy.

The Fulton County Commissioners have approved contracts with three school districts for a program preventing teen pregnancy. The decision is on behalf of Job & Family Services (JFS) and includes Swanton Local Schools, Fayette Local Schools and Archbold Area Schools.  The contracts went into effect a few months ago and …

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Ohio Highway Patrol releases reports on crashes on turnpike that resulted in four deaths.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol released its reports from the series of crashes on the Ohio Turnpike that resulted in four deaths on Aug. 15. The 24 pages of reports show that 13 different vehicles were involved in three different crashes. The first happened at 5:32 a.m., just before the …

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Book party held at Univ. of Toledo Saturday.

On Saturday, a book party was held at University of Toledo to celebrate new authors. There’s a twist however, the young authors used artificial intelligence to create their books. A Toledo non-profit, Empowered AI, introduced elementary-age kids to AI, so they can get become familiarized with the technology and enjoy …

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Williams Co. Commissioners hold session at Williams Co. Fair.

Williams County commissioners held their general session at the Williams County Fairgrounds last week, and the state of the facility was discussed. Thursday, commissioners held the meeting at the fairgrounds as part of their ‘Coffee with the Commissioners’ program in which they hold a meeting in a different part of …

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Bryan City Council to look at noise ordianace.

Bryan City Council will consider legislation tonight, as they look to amend the city’s noise ordinance.  Back in July, City Council heard complaints from residents on South Walnut Street about loud music being played during the day. At the time, it was determined the city’s current noise ordinance did not …

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Edgerton man sentenced to up to 19 1/2 years for drug trafficking.

Peter Moses, a key figure in the local drug trade, has pleaded guilty to five serious drug charges, including first and second-degree felony trafficking offenses. His plea encompasses one count of Possession of Cocaine, a first-degree felony; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Methamphetamine with a Major Drug Offender classification, …

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DeWine to send law enforcement and resources to Springfield.

Governor DeWine will send law enforcement and millions of dollars in healthcare resources to the city of Springfield as it faces a surge in temporary Haitian migrants that has landed it in the national spotlight. Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday he doesn’t oppose the Temporary Protected Status program …

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First ballots of 2024 general election must be mailed by Sept. 20 to overseas and active military voters.

By law, the first ballots of the 2024 general election must be mailed by Sept. 20 to overseas and active military voters. Ohio elections officials would like to have all the material a week ahead of time to prepare those ballots. That’s Sept. 13 — this Friday, three days from …

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Semi Rollover Crash in Van Wert County.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a semi rollover crash on US127 at Wren Landeck Road, Liberty Township, at approximately 7:43 A.M. on September 12, 2024. A 2024 Honda Civic, operated by Scott Rockhold, 53 years of age, of Urbana, was northbound on …

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Stryker man indicted on numerous charges of a sexual matter.

A Stryker man was indicted by a Williams County grand jury on multiple charges of a sexual matter, including some involving a minor. 51 year old Todd Lee Replogle, of Stryker, was indicted on one count of rape, a felony of the first degree, with a sexually violent predator specification; …

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