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Invasive insect may be in the area.

You’re asked to be on the lookout for an invasive insect that may be in the area. The spotted lanternfly is native to several east Asian countries but crossed into the U.S. in 2014 and into Ohio in 2021. The insect feeds on the sap of various plants, according to …

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State Patrol releases Labor Day weekend crash report.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 23 deaths in 20 fatal crashes during the four-day Labor Day weekend. The reporting period began at midnight Friday, Aug. 29, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.According to OSHP, preliminary statistics show at least four of the 20 fatal crashes were related …

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Harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie showing signs of decline.

The harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie is showing signs of decline, but officials continue to warn that the water remains toxic and residents should exercise caution. According to a report released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the cyanobacteria bloom has shrunk to an area of …

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State Patrol Investigating Two Vehicle Fatal Crash in Fulton County.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 20 at milepost 10 in Chesterfield Township, Fulton County, on September 2nd at approximately 6:56 PM. A 2026 Freightliner Cascadia, driven by Brian Sims of Meadville, Pennsylvania was traveling southeast on …

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City of Bryan and church agree to settle lawsuit.

The city of Bryan and a church charged with zoning and fire code violations have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed in federal court between the two. A settlement agreement was reached Thursday between the city and Dad’s Place. The city alleged the church had been allowing people to sleep …

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Village of Hicksville purchases land where former hospital sits.

Defiance County Court of Common Pleas has approved the sale of the Mark, Milford, Hicksville Joint Township Hospital District property to the Village of Hicksville with a price tag of $2.35 million. The sale includes the five parcels of land where the former 25-bed critical access hospital known as Community …

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Sauder Village welcomes fall season.

Sauder Village is welcoming the fall season with a full lineup of events and experiences this month, including creative classes, outdoor excursions, sweet treats and more. Families are invited to step back in time during Homeschool Days on Wednesday and Sept. 25th. These special days offer homeschool families the opportunity …

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One Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Allen County.

On Saturday, August 30th, at approximately 1:59 P.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash on Hay Rd and Amherst Rd near Harrod, Ohio in Allen County. Stephen Snyder, age 45, from Lima, Ohio was riding a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle …

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Wide array of topics at recent meeting of Paulding Co. Commissioners.

A wide array of topics were discussed at a recent meeting of Paulding County commissioners. Paulding County Economic Development Director Tim Copsey reported that the county’s land bank is currently on a positive trajectory. He had met with Estee Blair of Maumee Valley Planning Organization and representatives from the Ohio …

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State Troopers to monitor speeding in work zones.

Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers will begin enforcing ground and air resources to monitor speeding in Ohio Turnpike work zones. A press release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission and the OSHP states there were 252 crashes in Ohio Turnpike work zones in 2025 thus far. Additionally, 1,666 …

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