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The Indecent Exposure Modernization Act, or Ohio House Bill 249, was approved by the Ohio House of Representatives. Representatives are the sponsors of Ohio House Bill 249, Josh Williams and Angie King, R-Celina. It establishes safeguards to keep kids away from adult-oriented cabaret shows with adult themes, visuals, and performances. …
Read More »NSCC showcases recently refurbished agriculture lab and classroom.
As part of a $6 million investment, Northwest State Community College showcased its refurbished agriculture lab and classroom recently. The updated ag lab has an overhead door that lets in small equipment and gives students a place to work indoors. New desks, seats, and modern equipment, such as a Clevertouch …
Read More »Ongoing construction project at Defiance County Courthouse delayed.
Monday, Defiance County Commissioners discovered that the ongoing courthouse construction project has been delayed. The commissioners were notified that the elevator for the expansion is now anticipated to arrive in July. Since the inside cannot be completed until the elevator is constructed, the delay will probably cause the final completion …
Read More »National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Defiance County Safe Communities Coalition will join the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and law enforcement organizations nationwide to remind drivers of a crucial safety message: Put the phone away or pay and keep your …
Read More »Tornado seriously damages Hardin County Fairgrounds.
After severe weather swept throughout Ohio last week, a tornado seriously damaged the Hardin County Fairgrounds. On March 26, a short EF1 tornado made landfall about south of Kenton, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado created a path that was up to 75 yards wide and 0.13 miles …
Read More »Obit: Merlin G. Baker, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio.
Merlin G. Baker, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Merlin was born February 10, 1937 in Waldron, Michigan to the late Jack O. and Pauline (Ray) Baker. He married Mary Lou Byers and she survives. Merlin was a mechanic and worked …
Read More »Fatal crash Saturday morning claims life of Toledo man.
On March 28, 2026, at approximately 10:17 A.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck striking a car on US 30 at the Hancock County Line in Richland Township, Allen County. Lawrence Morris Sr, age 62, from Toledo, Ohio was …
Read More »NWOESC updated on state-level legislation.
During a recent meeting, the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board was given various updates on state-level legislation. The updates came from Brian Baker, the legislative liaison. He cited statements made by Governor Mike DeWine during his state of the state speech urging the legislature to move forward with …
Read More »Illinois man indicted on charges related to Napoleon hotel fire in 1992.
A new indictment against an Illinois man for the deaths of three people in a fire in Napoleon in 1992 has been returned by a Henry County grand jury. Napoleon Police Chief Edward Legg released a press release on Friday stating that 64 year old William Mohr, of Edwardsville, Illinois, …
Read More »Liberty Center High School captured first place at the 2026 International Cheer Competition.
A small-town cheerleading team from northwest Ohio has taken the global stage by storm, as Liberty Center High School captured first place at the 2026 International Cheer Competition in Orlando, Florida, besting about 40 teams from around the world. The championship caps months of intense preparation, long practices and community …
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