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State Reps. Jim Hoops, R-Napoleon, and Rachel Baker, D-Cincinnati, recently introduced legislation to increase dementia awareness and education, ultimately strengthening the care and quality of life for Ohioans’ living with dementia and those who care for them. Under the legislation, the Ohio Department of Health, in partnership with the Ohio …
Read More »World’s Largest Diaper Drive.
The World’s Largest Diaper Drive is an annual project operated by Bottoms Up Diaper Bank during May. Bottoms Up (www.bottomsup.life) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Lancaster. The group has collected and distributed diapers to Ohio families since 2018. The organization has been assisting with diaper distribution in Defiance for …
Read More »AG Yost Launches Second Series of Virtual Reality Trainings for Law Enforcement.
Continuing to uphold his commitment to provide technologically advanced training for law enforcement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is launching a second series of immersive virtual reality courses for Ohio’s 900 law enforcement agencies. In accordance with Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendations, the six new courses to be offered through the …
Read More »Williams Co. Republican announces candidacy for Ohio statehouse seat.
A Williams County Republican has announced her candidacy for a Statehouse seat that will be vacated by Jim Hoops of Napoleon at the end of 2026. Patti Rockey, Williams County recorder and chairperson of the Williams County Republican Party, has announced that she will run for the 81st Ohio House …
Read More »Hicksville Council discusses sale of property.
Hicksville Village Council met recently and discussed the sale of property no longer wanted by the village. In a 3-3 decision with Mayor Mike Barth casting the deciding vote, council approved the sale of two properties that will be put up for auction. One is a property on Oak Park …
Read More »Resolution introduced to make Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail.
State Reps. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. (D-Solon) recently introduced a House Concurrent Resolution to urge U.S. Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The National Park Service will soon complete the Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study for its consideration to be …
Read More »Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Sens. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and John Fetterman, D-Pa., recently introduced a resolution to support the designation of May 4-10 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Ohio’s young people experience higher rates of mental health conditions compared to the U.S. overall, and the rates continue to worsen over time, according to …
Read More »Edgerton library to hold annual Senior Citizen’s Spring Tea.
The Edgerton Library will hold its annual Senior Citizen’s Spring Tea on Wednesday, May 14. The luncheon begins at 11 a.m. in the library basement. After the meal, Williams County Public library IT Manager Tyson Horton will talk about elder fraud, and the steps that can be taken to avoid …
Read More »Variety of activities planned this weekend at Sauder Village.
A variety of activities will be featured this coming Mother’s Day weekend at Sauder Village. On Saturday, children can decorate a planter and plant a flower for mom at the Doughbox Bakery for Garden Day. Other outdoor activities include flying kites, bubbles, chalk and crafts. Also on Saturday, guests can …
Read More »Voters in St. Joseph Township & Edgerton approve renewal of levy fire protection.
Voters in St. Joseph Township and the village of Edgerton Tuesday approved renewing a levy for fire protection. The levy is a five-year levy that will collect an estimated $52,000 a year at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, or $27 for each $100,000 …
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