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Defiance College’s annual Empty Bowls event raised $16,000 to support the PATH Center’s hunger relief and outreach programs. Held earlier this spring, the event in its 25th year brought together students, faculty, alumni and community members to fight food insecurity across northwest Ohio. Guests participated in an evening filled with …

A new state program to promote private housing development was discussed by the Defiance County Community Improvement Corporation’s governing board during its recent monthly meeting. Residential economic development district grants, ranging from $250,000 to $2.5 million, are proposed through the Ohio Department of Development. The program’s purpose is to promote …

The Fulton County Board of Developmental Disabilities has announced growing local implementation of the Blue Envelope Program which is an initiative designed to improve communication and reduce anxiety during interactions between individuals with developmental disabilities and law enforcement. Over the past several weeks, the board has worked closely with first …

The Williams County Public Library has several free Christmas themed events coming up across its branches. The Bryan Main Library will open its doors before, during and after the “Santa Arrival Parade” Friday, Nov. 28, starting at 6 p.m. All ages are invited to come in, with hot cocoa or …

The Edon Village Council met Monday approving a new part-time police officer. Police Chief Tom Szymczak requested approval for a new officer for part-time employment, Octovia Rolf, who recently graduated from the police academy and has several months of full-time experience in Lucas County. Council approved the mayor’s recommendation to …

Fulton County commissioners approved a property tax rollback for the county’s DD board during a recent meeting. According to a related resolution, 1.6 mill of the DD board’s 2.6-mill levy will be suspended for one year. This is for tax year 2025 which is collected in 2026.The resolution states that …

Spangler Candy Co., Bryan, unveiled a new outdoor mural celebrating one of the community’s most iconic treats. Installed Monday, the artwork brings nine Dum-Dums flavors to life across a series of bright, metal panels arranged in a style inspired by American pop artist Andy Warhol. The new mural features nine …

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Luis M. Rodriguez has been selected as the 2025 Trooper of the Year at the Toledo Post. The selection of Trooper Rodriguez, 27, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2025 at the Toledo Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Toledo Post chose Trooper Rodriguez …

The Ohio Department of Taxation has released the casino tax distribution for counties for the month of October. The revenue is based on casino taxes taken in from July 1-Sept. 30.For the month of October, Williams County received $132,976.81. For the same time period last year, the county received $129,730.87, …

Bryan City Council has approved several mutual aid agreements with a couple of townships and the county commissioners on behalf of the city fire department. Council approved agreements for mutual aid or fire protection services for 2026 with Pulaski Township in the amount of $49,500 and with Jefferson Township in …