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Increase in domestic violence-related deaths

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s 10th report shows there’s been a stark increase in domestic violence-related deaths compared to last year, and it’s the highest number of deaths recorded in the past decade. Between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, there’s been 157 deaths. In the same time period …

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BMU recognized for its achievements.

Bryan Municipal Utilities was recognized for its achievements over the past year during the 2025 American Municipal Power Annual Conference held a few weeks ago in Columbus. The utility received a System Improvement Award, a Safety Award in the generation category and a Mutual Aid Commendation.  

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Trunk or Treat event in Bryan Saturday.

Two local business owners in Bryan are once again hosting a trunk or treat event Saturday. This is the second year Ken Vance and his wife, Megan Bellis Vance, have put on the trunk or treat. The event will run from 4-6 p.m. in the back parking lot of Megan’s …

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NSCC State of the College Address.

Northwest State Community College recently hosted its State of the College Address at the Voinovich Auditorium. Dr. Todd Hernandez, NSCC President, provided an update on the college’s Elevate Northwest Ohio initiative, which as a goal of raising the level of at least some college attainment to 65% in the college’s …

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Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash Involving School Bus in Fulton County.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that on County Road 6 and County Road S in Amboy Township, Fulton County. The crash occurred on Monday, October 6th, at approximately 11:37 a.m. A 2026 Blue Bird school bus driven by 68 year …

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Free human trafficking awareness event Wednesday at Defiance College.

The Zonta Club of Defiance advocacy committee and Defiance College Office of Campus Wellness will present a free human trafficking awareness event on Wednesday at Defiance College’s Schomburg Auditorium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. when resource tables will be available from Truckers Against Trafficking, Sarah’s Friends, House of Ruth, …

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KFC is bringing back a classic sauce from the 1990s this week.

KFC is bringing back a classic sauce from the 1990s this week as it continues to bring back fan-favorite menu items. The KFC’s Original Honey BBQ sauce will officially return to the chicken chain restaurant today. KFC said the sauce’s return was highly requested by fans on social media, with …

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State Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash in Rural Allen County.

The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash which occurred on Defiance Trail near Bloomlock Road in Allen County. On Sunday, October 5th, at approximately 10:57 A.M. a 2021 Polaris Ranger, operated by 28 year old Rachel A. Berelsman, of Spencerville, was …

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State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Pedestrian Crash Saturday.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, October 4th, at approximately 10:35 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 64 (Waterville Swanton Road) near mile post 7 in Swanton Township, Lucas County. 67 year old Mark A. Baun, …

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Two Killed in Crash on Interstate 75 Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday, October 4th, at approximately 12:27 P.M., the Lima Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75, near Breese Rd in Shawnee Township, Allen County. 29 year old Travontay Hooks-Sanders, from Greer, South Carolina, was operating a 2016 Jeep …

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