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Fatal accident in Williams County Saturday afternoon.

A Wauseon man was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:05 p.m. on U.S. 6 in Williams County. According to the Defiance Post of the State Highway Patrol, the driver of one vehicle, 42 year old Wilson Sanchez was pronounced dead …

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83 year old woman killed after being struck by vehicle.

An 83-year-old Findlay woman died Monday after being struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 11:30 a.m. to the Speedway at 2001 Tiffin Ave. for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators say Leah Feay …

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Patrol Investigating Hit-Skip Injury Crash on I-75.

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Middleton Township, Wood County. The crash occurred on Interstate 75 near milepost 185 at 3:12 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north on Interstate …

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PUCO approves AEP Ohio’s investment plan.

Last week, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved AEP Ohio’s plan to invest in distribution automation grid technology designed to improve the reliability of electric service for customers across the state. The technology automatically reroutes power, shortening and sometimes preventing power outages that customers would otherwise experience. AEP Ohio …

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Paulding Co. voters to decide on renewal levy for OSU Extension this fall.

Paulding County voters will see a renewal levy on the ballot for the OSU Extension Office this fall. County commissioners approved a resolution for placement of a 0.7-mill, five-year levy on the Nov. 4th ballot. The measure now goes to the county’s board of elections for certification.  

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash Thursday night.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, July 24th at approximately 11:38 P.M. The crash occurred on the Anthony Wayne Trail at Mechanic Street in the City of Waterville. 18 year old Dustin L. Wyckoff, of Haskins, was driving …

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Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act becomes law.

A bill backed by U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) was signed into law by President Donald Trump last week. The Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act was signed by Trump Wednesday and became law Thursday. Husted, who is not listed as one of the bill’s 31 co-sponsors, helped …

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Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter hosting free program in Montpelier.

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting several free programs, including: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Thursday, August 28th, 6:00pm Montpelier Public Library, 216 E Main Street, Montpelier OH 43543. Please call 419.419.5858 to register. Join to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, …

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New Defiance police chief sworn in.

The new police chief of Defiance was sworn in this week. Defiance City Council presided over the swearing-in during its meeting Tuesday evening. Frank Herbert, appointed chief last month, was sworn in as the city’s new chief by Mayor Mike McCann.

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Fire in Archbold Monday destroys two barns.

A fire in Archbold Monday destroyed two barns and caused damage to a nearby home, according to Archbold Fire officials. The call came in Monday afternoon at a location on County Road E, and the larger barn was already fully-involved upon arrival. Officials report nobody was inside the barns – …

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