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Toledo man pleads guilty to participating in drug trafficking scheme involving U.S. Postal Service.

A Toledo postal worker pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to participating in a drug trafficking scheme that used the U.S. Postal Service to deliver cocaine and heroin mixed with fentanyl. According to the Northern District of Ohio, 34 year old Marcus Gaines entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to …

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Patrol investigating serious injury crash in Defiance County Wednesday.

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, at approximately 5:38 p.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of The Bend Road and County Road 424 in Delaware Township, Defiance County. 43 year old Joseph Yates, of Oakwood, was …

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Ohio Art Co. and BMU pursue mediation.

The civil lawsuit filed by The Ohio Art Co. against Bryan Municipal Utilities has been stayed while the two parties pursue mediation. Visiting Judge Reeve Kelsey ordered the stay after the two parties informed him in June they had decided to pursue mediation. Counsel is required to notify the judge …

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Public invited to see historic airplane at Williams Co. Airport.

The public is invited out to the Williams County Airport Friday morning for an opportunity to see a historic aircraft. During the Williams County commissioners session Tuesday, it was reported the county has spoken with the crew chief of the ‘Spirit of Freedom’, one of the aircraft that took part …

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Perrysburg Schools eyeing a new emergency levy.

Perrysburg Schools are eyeing a new emergency levy as the district faces mounting financial pressure and limited state funding. The emergency levy could bring in $11 million annually over the next five years. The school board approved a proposal of 7.84-mill tax levy Monday night, following intense debate over how …

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Bryan council approves change to pay schedule for volunteer fire dept.

Monday night, Bryan council agreed to change the pay schedule for the volunteer fire department and the employee annual premium for health insurance. It had been a few years since the salary schedule had been updated, with the last ordinance updating the schedule approved in 2022. The range goes from …

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Life in Toledo more stressful in 2025.

If you think life in Toledo is feeling a little more stressful in 2025 – now there’s data to back it up. A new WalletHub report ranks Toledo as the No. 8 most stressed city in America, up sharply from No. 26 just one year ago. The annual ranking evaluates …

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Moving Day for Laura Ingalls Wilder to be held this month in Defiance County.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, portrayed by Laura Keyes, will vist Defiance County this month to present “Moving Day for Laura Ingalls Wilder,” a free event for children and families. Keyes will visit on July 21, stopping at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on High Street, Hicksville, at 10:30 a.m.; at Sherwood Branch …

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Police arrest three teenage suspects in homicide of 17 year old in south Toledo.

Police have arrested three teenage suspects in the homicide of a 17-year-old in south Toledo on July 4. The suspects, all juveniles, were arrested Monday, according to Toledo police. They are accused of shooting and killing 17 year old Jaycion Bennett on Friday. The suspects, identified by police as a …

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State Patrol releases 4th of July weekend traffic crash statistics.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released its Fourth of July traffic crash statistics following the holiday weekend. According to OSHP, ten people died in ten separate traffic crashes between Thursday, July 3, and Sunday, July 6. This marks a significant decrease from the previous year’s reporting period. Authorities reported …

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