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New Treasurer at NWOESC.

Northwest Ohio ESC appointed Abby Lorenzen as their new Treasurer/CFO at their March 26th Board of Education meeting.  Lorenzen has over 18 years of experience working in education, including the past nine years at Ayersville Local Schools.  She began her career as the fiscal specialist for six years at Defiance …

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Civil case filed in federal court against the Campbell Soup Co. plant in Napoleon.

A civil case has been filed in federal court against the Campbell Soup Co. plant in Napoleon, alleging the manufacturing facility has not complied with its permitted wastewater limits for years, leading to pollutants flowing into the Maumee River and its tributaries. The United States of America, by the authority …

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Lake Erie anglers can expect 2024 fishing season to again offer world-renowned opportunities.

It’s an anglers delight. Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2024 fishing season to again offer world-renowned opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In addition to a strong walleye population, a stable yellow perch population in Lake Erie’s west zone is expected to …

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Liberty Center looking to hire life skills preparation teacher.

The next step of Liberty Center Local Schools’ preparedness initiative is leading toward the implementation of a life skills preparation teacher for the next school year. According to an article in the Bryan Times, the District Leadership Team (DLT) developed a mission statement two years ago that states “each child …

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Free admission at Glass Bowl to witness solar eclipse.

We’re just under two weeks away from the total solar eclipse and the University of Toledo is making sure you don’t miss out on history by offering free admission into the Glass Bowl between noon and 4 p.m. April 8th to view the celestial event. The university will also offer …

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New toll collection system on Ohio Turnpike.

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced it has started the process to gradually phase in a new toll collection system. The change started as a study in 2016 and is nearing the final stages of completion, resulting in the system being phased in over the next several weeks. The …

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Fulton County will receive $735,000 for radio system and dispatch station upgrades.

Fulton County will receive $735,000 for radio system and dispatch station upgrades through the fiscal year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)awards for Ohio. An article in the Bryan Times states U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)announced new investments for law enforcement and first responders across Ohio. Brown secured these investments after …

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Bryan Walk, Job and Bike Club accepting memberships.

Since the 1970s, a club through the Bryan Parks and Recreation Department has been helping residents stay healthy through exercise and general fun. According to the Bryan Times the department’s Walk, Jog, Bike Club is accepting memberships for 2024 for those who want to record the number of miles they …

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Defiance County K-9 unit retiring at the end of the month.

It’s time to say Happy Retirement to one of the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office three K-9 units retiring at the end of this month.The K-9, Ben, a German Shepherd, has been with the department for nine years. Ben was brought over from Europe and was then picked up from Von …

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Householder facing additional charges.

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, previously convicted in the largest bribery scandal in state history, is now facing additional criminal charges that could prevent him from holding public office again. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted Householder, 64, on ten felony …

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