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Governor & Lt. Governor to Attend Groundbreaking for Bryan City Schools.

This (Monday) afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Bryan City Schools’ (BCS) new career technical center that will be added to the middle and high school. BCS was awarded $2.5 million through the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. The program …

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Four County Education Association approves vote of ‘No Confidence’ in Superintendent.

The Four County Joint Vocational School Education Association approved a vote of ‘No Confidence’ in the District Board of Education’s Superintendent Jeffery Slattery, citing a pervasive culture of hostility and harassment within the district, as well as a consistent effort to disregard and silence the voices of educators and staff. …

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Williams Co. Elections Director submits resignation.

Williams County Elections Director Grant Sims has submitted his resignation, leaving the board looking for his replacement. Sims, who was hired into the position in March 2022, said his last day is today (Friday). He has served as the Democrat director and the board has been looking for a new …

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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Announce January TechCred Results.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel announced the results of the January TechCred application period in which 566 employers were awarded, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 7,681 tech-focused credentials. This announcement also marks a new milestone for TechCred for awarding over 130,000 tech-focused credentials to …

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Counties in Western Lake Erie Basin eligible to enroll in incentive program.

Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced that farmers in 10 counties of the Western Lake Erie Basin are eligible to enroll in H2Ohio’s agriculture incentive program.  Producers in the following northwest Ohio counties are eligible to enroll or re-enroll acreage into proven, science-based, best management practices that contribute toward improving …

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Free Williams County Community Baby Shower April 5th.

There’s a lot to learn and plan for when you’re welcoming a child into the world. It’s a good thing there are plenty of people in the community who are ready to help. Parkview Bryan Hospital has joined forces with local, state and national organizations to offer a free Williams County Community …

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Six people arrested Saturday on kidnapping and assault charges.

Six people in Lucas County were arrested early Saturday morning on kidnapping and assault charges, according to Toledo police. Aaron Bradshaw, 49, Austin Bradshaw, 23, Michael Esqueda, 28, Martina Jones, 28, David Cessna, 26, and Chance Johnston, 27, were charged for allegedly assaulting and holding someone against their will for …

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Some children in Ohio to receive dental services through new program

Some children in Ohio could soon receive dental services through a new program backed by Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health. Gov. Mike DeWine first announced the Ohio Children’s Dental Services Pilot Program during his 2025 State of the State Address on March 12.DeWine and ODH Director …

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AG Yost Sues Company for Allegedly Defrauding Homeowners.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Baltimore, Ohio-company and its owner for allegedly defrauding homeowners of nearly $12,000 by providing incomplete or poor-quality remodeling work. The lawsuit, filed in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, maintains that Lancaster resident Dwight W. Artrip and The Painting Co. Inc. — …

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Dairy Producers in Ohio Reminded to Obtain 2025 Dairy Margin Coverage by March 31.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 29 and the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2025. “We encourage producers to …

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