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The three-day jury trial is postponed for Thomas Smith, 24, of Toledo, who faces felony charges of murder and more after the stabbing death of a Montpelier woman in late February. The trial’s start date was postponed to May 29…coronavirus. Smith is accused of killing Danialle Swan, 24, of Montpelier, …

Montpelier Schools is forecasting several years of deficit spending in the coming years. Officials tell reporters they are expecting roughly $1.5 million dollars in deficit spending by the end of 2024. The coronavirus isn’t helping the situation, officials expect a 5% drop in revenue from income tax because of it. …

Edon Schools will hold its 2020 commencement ceremony in a drive-in format. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on May 24…in the athletic parking lot behind the school building, with a stage located on the concrete entryway. The ceremony will be broadcast using an FM transmitter with a …

Consumer, retail and service businesses can reopen to the public, today. It marks the next step in the state’s ResponsibleRestartOhio campaign, designed to jump-start Ohio back into action after COVID-19 closed much of the state down in mid-March. While retail, consumer and services opens today, other so-called “hands-on” services, such …

The economic downturn from COVID-19 has hit Montpelier…and the Municipal Pool is its first victim. Village officials recommended the pool remain closed for the summer…it’s approved, unanimously. Gov. DeWine’s order, closing all public pools during coronavirus, may remain in effect throughout the summer, statewide.

The Indiana Supreme Court announces the suspension of Indiana Attorney General, Curtis Hill from practicing law for 30 days. It determined Hill violated professional conduct rules by committing battery. The decision stems from Hill being accused of groping four women during a party in Indianapolis back in 2018. The suspension …

Gov., DeWine holds off on announcing when the rest of the state’s child care centers can reopen, saying that it’s essential to get the details right. Officials say the plan is still being put together. With Ohio’s retail stores opening and many offices and factories already operating, many workers are …

Ohio bars and restaurants can fully reopen in two weeks, on May 21, with outside dining allowed a few days earlier, on May 15, Gov. DeWine announced. Barbershops, hair and nail salons, along with day spas will also reopen on the 15th. Barbers and stylists will wear masks, and customers …

Williams County Health Commissioner, Jim Watkins lays out the local timeline to re-open businesses during his weekly coronavirus update…he cautioned that every step involves risk. Just like statewide…retail stores are cleared to open on the 12th…barbers and hair salons are cleared to open on the 15th…outdoor dining is okay on …

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s Board approves to send up to $1.6 billion dollars to Ohio employers this spring, to ease the economic impact of coronavirus on Ohio’s economy. Checks will be mailed in batches to employers later this month. The dividend is the BWC’s sixth of $1 billion …