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Three Men Agree to Pay $50,000 for their roles in a Fake Charity for East Palestine

Three men who have worked as Republican political operatives agree to pay more than $50,000 dollars in restitution and penalties in Ohio for their roles in operating a phony charity that collected cash purportedly to help victims of the East Palestine train derailment. The settlement, announced by Ohio Attorney General, …

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Federal prosecutors are seeking a man for misuse of $30 million dollars from faith-based charities.

Federal prosecutors are seeking a man…charged in the misuse of more than $30 million dollars donated by religious groups and individuals for Christian ministry in China, including an Ohio-based group receiving donations from Amish and Mennonite communities. Jason Shenk, formerly of Dublin, Georgia, is charged in a recently unsealed federal …

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3 People Critically Injured After Semi Crash

In New Haven…three people are in critical condition….after a semi and a car crash at the intersection of Minnich Road and Lincoln Highway East. A preliminary investigation showed the big rig was heading east on Lincoln Highway East…as a sedan approaches…from the north on Minnich…then…both vehicles collide. They say the …

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West Nile Virus In Paulding County

A second group of mosquitos has tested positive for the West Nile Virus…all this, according to the Paulding County Health Department. A post on the department Facebook page indicates the mosquitoes were captured in the Village of Antwerp. So far no human cases have been reported. As always, the health …

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Ohio Voters Turn Down Issue 1

Ohio voters on Tuesday reject a proposal that would have made it more difficult for voters to amend the state constitution, including one measure set for the November ballot that would guarantee abortion rights in the state. Officials have called the race, determining that supporters of the proposal known as …

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Fireworks Safety and Rules for Labor Day

With the Labor Day weekend holiday coming up soon, officials are reminding residents there are very few places in the city where fireworks can be discharged. Bryan Fire Chief, Doug Pool gave a presentation to council on the new fireworks law passed last year by the Ohio legislature. It allows …

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Pleasant Lake man arrested after motorcycle accident.

Steuben County deputies respond to a 911 call…a motorcycle crash…that ends in the arrest of a Pleasant Lake man…believed to be under the influence of alcohol. 40-year-old Matthew Braun now faces charges after the solo accident, heading westbound at a high rate of speed. Investigators believe Braun lost control…leaving the …

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Ohio concludes special election today.

Ohio concludes a hastily called and highly charged special election today, a contest that could determine the fate of abortion rights in the state and fuel political playbooks nationally heading into 2024. On the ballot is Issue 1, a proposal to raise the threshold for passing future changes to the …

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Transcript of communications released dealing with Village of Pioneer’s effort to install utility lines.

In accordance with a court order, the Williams County commissioners have released a transcript of communications dealing with attempts from the Village of Pioneer to install utility lines in county right of way to serve AquaBounty and the Pioneer North Industrial Park. The county right of way is located on …

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Williams County Health Dept. helps children get ready for new school year.

The Williams County Health Department has been offering vaccine clinics since July that will continue through September as a way for parents to get their children prepared for the new school year. These required immunizations protect kids from diseases like diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, chickenpox and Hepatitis B. Those entering …

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