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A Montgomery County woman banned previously from working as a Medicaid provider was sentenced to six to nine years in prison for yet again defrauding the program – this time stealing $1.5 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Janay Corbitt, 36, pleaded guilty on March 17 to second-degree felony theft and …
Read More »ODOT seeking public input on proposed roundabout at State Routes 15 & 18.
Ohio Department of Transportation officials are seeking the public’s input on a proposed traffic roundabout planned at Ohio routes 15 and 18 just west of Defiance. The results of a project feasibility study and other information is available by visiting this ODOT website: transportation.ohio.gov/projects.
Read More »Bill introduced to ban fluoride in drinking water in Ohio.
A bill was just introduced to the Ohio House to ban fluoride from public drinking water. Utah is the first state to ban it, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for other states to follow suit. Water in Ohio has been fluoridated for decades, but House Bill …
Read More »Ohio State Parks Foundation names new chair.
The Ohio State Parks Foundation named Dr. Marcia Sloan Latta as chair, effective the end of March. Latta, a Williams County native, is a founding member having served since its creation in 2021. She succeeds Bob Taft, former Ohio governor (1999-2007).
Read More »Fisher-Price recalls stroller toys.
Fisher-Price has recalled around a quarter of a million stroller toys due to a choking hazard. The move comes after reports that a toy egg component can crack on the Brunch & Go Stroller Toys, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to children. The recall, which covers around …
Read More »Youth turkey hunters bag more than 1,700 birds during special youth hunting weekend.
Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio checked 1,740 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend of turkey hunting on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The two-day season was open to hunters aged 17 and younger, and participants were required to be …
Read More »Hoops to run for Ohio Senate.
Ohio 81st House District Rep. Jim Hoops of Napoleon has declared his candidacy for the Ohio Senate in 2026. Hoops, a Republican, will try for the 1st District seat which represents Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams counties, and northern Logan County. Republican Rob McColley …
Read More »Four County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board approves contracts.
The Four County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board approved most of its behavioral health services contracts for the fiscal year starting July 1. The contracts total $5,692,846 and are with nine agencies that serve clients from Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties. The money will be used …
Read More »Ohio Casino Commission serves warrants on two business locations.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission, in partnership with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, served search warrants on two business locations as part of an illegal gambling investigation, in Champaign and Madison counties. The investigation began after receiving complaints that the locations were operating gaming machines in violation of Ohio law. …
Read More »Funding announced for law enforcement agencies to combat illegal drug activity.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced $3 million in funding for 38 local law enforcement agencies to help their drug task forces combat illegal drug activity and enforce the state’s drug laws. Grants from the 2025 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund will support drug task forces in their work to …
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