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Zoning change in Defiance County pending after petition submitted by residents.

A petition seeking to overturn a Delaware Township zoning change made at the request of property owners who want to sell land to a New York-based company for a large manufacturing plant is pending in Defiance County. Earlier this year, trustees approved a request by landowners to rezone various parcels …

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State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash involving 14 Year Old.

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a 14 year old that was struck by a vehicle in Center Township, Wood County. The crash occurred on State Route 25 at Union Hill Road at 4:16 p.m. Monday afternoon. The preliminary investigation revealed …

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Local contractor pleads guilty on charges for not completing work.

A contractor accused of taking money from customers but not completing promised work has entered a plea agreement in Henry County Common Pleas Court. 26 year old Joseph R. Schlosser, of Defiance, doing business as Building With Faith Construction, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted engaging in a pattern …

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Defiance College exceeds fundraising goal.

Defiance College has announced that its fundraising goal for this fiscal year has been exceeded. The college has raised a total of $2,666,072 – surpassing the original $1.7 million target by $966,072. 1,842 donors donated.

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigating Two Vehicle Fatal Crash Involving a Semi.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m. The crash took place on U.S. Route 20 near milepost 1 in Richfield Township, Lucas County. 18 year old Landon P. Kreischer, of Metamora, was …

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Ohio State Highway Patrol to host “one-stop testing” for prospective applicants today in Bowling Green.

Today, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host a “one -stop testing” event for prospective applicants at the Bowling Green State University Student Recreation Center. The Patrol is actively seeking driven, service-minded individuals. Transform Your Talents into a career that serves and protects the people of Ohio. Whether you’re a …

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Students in Toledo Public Schools will be required to store cell phones during school.

Toledo Public Schools students will be required to store their cell phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours beginning in August, as part of a new district-wide policy released on the TPS Facebook page Friday. The change comes in response to Ohio House Bill 250, which mandates that …

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Stained glass windows in a former church to be auctioned off.

Several stained glass windows in a former Montpelier church will be auctioned off soon prior to the demolition of the structure. The Williams County Land Reutilization Corp. has been discussing what to do with the windows for a few months, with interest being expressed by the Williams County Historical Society …

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West Nile Virus case reported in Fulton County.

The Fulton County Health Department has announced the first case of West Nile Virus in Ohio in 2025 is reported to be in a Fulton County resident. A press release issued by the Fulton County Health Department reported the Ohio Department of Health confirmed the case. The department reported it …

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U.S. cereal company W.K. Kellogg sold.

Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in nearby Michigan in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion. The Ferrero Group said Thursday it will pay $23 for each Kellogg share. The transaction includes the manufacturing, marketing and …

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