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Williams County deputies want information from the public, concerning two thefts from local cemeteries over the weekend. Investigators tell reporters someone stole a memorial stone from a gravesite in the Floral Grove Cemetery in West Unity. Then…a report comes in, someone stole a cross from a gravesite in the Brown …

Ohio’s Democratic Party chair is stepping down after six years…during which Republicans, dominated statewide elections. David Pepper sent a letter to party officials, saying he will resign at year’s end. Once considered a bellwether and swing state, Ohio has swung to the GOP, which won the last three elections for …

Sales activity in the Ohio housing marketplace in October rose 16.5% compared to a year ago…according to Ohio Realtors. October’s average home price of $223,444 reflects a 16.2% increase from the $192,347 mark posted during the month last year. Through the first 10 months of the year, sales activity has …

In Edgerton…village employees won’t see a wage increase this year but the Village Council did vote to cover the 9% increase of their insurance premiums for 2021, including medical, dental and vision. Total cost to the village?…$17,500, while its employees with family coverage will save $118 per month…individuals with single …

Ohio’s elections chief certifies the results of 2020 election. Secretary of State, Frank LaRose says it was almost flawlessly executed, despite the pandemic, raising concern that President, Trump’s allegations of widespread fraud could be undercutting voter confidence in the process. The certification delivers the state’s 18 electoral votes to President, …

Dozens of Indiana schools are struggling to stay open…as growing numbers of coronavirus infections and related quarantines aggravate a preexisting statewide teacher and substitute shortage. Right now, 1,755 schools across the state have reported at least one positive case of COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. That …

Several blocks in downtown Van Wert are named to the National Register of Historic Places. Mitch Price, Exec. Director of the project says the designation is the culmination of a years-long effort that could not only increase tourism to Van Wert, but also bring more businesses to the area…as prospective …

COVID-19 is continuing its surge in Williams County leading into the holiday season with another death reported just before Thanksgiving. As of Wednesday, there are a total of 1,079 confirmed cases in the county, including 142 probable cases. The state is still saying thousands of cases are still waiting to …

Hopes of repealing an energy bailout law are in danger at the Ohio Statehouse, as Republican lawmakers argue sharply different positions…on how and whether to repeal the legislation…with only weeks before Ohioans begin to pay the price. In one corner stands veteran GOP lawmakers…who believe the Nov. 3 election results …

The Defiance County General Health District reports two more coronavirus deaths…a female in her 70s with underlying health conditions and a male in his 60s. This makes 24 deaths in Defiance County…with an increase of 30 lab confirmed cases. To date, there have been 1,279 cases…545 currently active in the …