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This could be fun! For a 17th year, downtown Defiance will be the venue for the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau’s (DDVB) annual rib fest. The event is scheduled from 3:30-11 p.m. on Sept. 28 this Saturday. The admission price is $10 with two entry gate locations: one at Third …
Read More »Bryan man killed after fleeing from Paulding Co. Sheriff’s Deputies.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle, fatal traffic crash that occurred on South Main Street, near the intersection of Plum Street, in the Village of Cecil, early Friday morning. At approximately 0259 Hrs. a Vehicle driven by Michael Dean Geiger, Age …
Read More »Ohio Dept. of Education releases Career Technical Planning District report cards.
The Ohio Department of Education has released its 2024 Career Technical Planning District Report Cards, offering districts valuable feedback on their performance. The state uses a one-to-five star rating system, with one star indicating a district requires significant support, three stars showing it meets state standards, and five stars signifying …
Read More »Bryan Development September “Spotlight Award”.
To recognize local investment in buildings, landscaping, events, and other improvements, Bryan Development has created a monthly “Spotlight Award.” September’s recipient is April Smith and Bryan Parks & Recreation for planting, caring, and watering of the potted flowers around the downtown square this year. April, who serves as the city’s …
Read More »July unemployment numbers for NW Ohio.
In employment news, rates remained mainly unchanged in July, with two of six local counties topping 5%.The lowest area county remained Putnam at 3.6% followed by Paulding County at 4.5%. All counties saw changes of 0.5% or less. And the Labor Department reports the number of people classified as “unemployed” …
Read More »Paulding Flat Rock Creek festival opens today.
As the air turns a little crisper it’s time to think about The Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival, being held at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. This year’s festival is set to begin today and continuing through Sunday, with vendor and flea market booths opening Friday, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, …
Read More »Cedar Point has announces new record-breaking roller coaster.
Roller Coaster enthusiasts get ready as Cedar Point has just announced a new record-breaking roller coaster known as Siren’s Curse will open in the park next year for the 2025 season. As Cedar Point’s 19th roller coaster, Siren’s Curse is being called the tallest, fastest and longest tilt coaster in …
Read More »Open House for two roundabouts in Defiance held earlier this week.
Two planned traffic roundabouts in Defiance – to be built in the next two years – were the subject of an open house Tuesday. The public session for the community was hosted by Ohio Department of Transportation and Defiance city officials. The roundabouts are proposed at two intersections on Ralston …
Read More »Two NW Ohio men charged with numerous rape and sexual charges, plead not guilty.
Two Williams County area people charged with 58 counts of rape, as well as other sexual charges, have both entered pleas of not guilty. Nicholas Phillips, 41 of Bryan, is facing 32 counts of rape. A pre-trial hearing has been set for Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. in Williams County …
Read More »Marijuana-related businesses in Hicksville a no-go.
Hicksville Village Council narrowly passed a no go against recreational marijuana-related businesses within the village during its regular meeting Monday. The ordinance prohibiting the establishment and operation of recreational marijuana cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries was approved with a tie-breaking vote by Mayor Mike Barth. This vote followed a third …
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