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Arps Dairy’s decision to stop making products for retail sales was a difficult one for the company, but seen as the only option “to stay viable,” according to the business’ top official. In a Facebook post last week, Arps announced that it would stop making the products it has sold …

Joann, the crafting and fabrics retailer, will be shutting down and conducting going-out-of-business sales at all its store locations. The company declared chapter 11 bankruptcy in January for the second time in less than a year, initially saying it would keep stores open while restructuring its debt and trying to …

The Williams County Engineer’s Department is working to put more businesses on the map. During a recent meeting of the Williams County Mayor’s Association, Williams County Engineer Todd Roth said a member of his department is working with the Geographic Information System to get local businesses included on various maps.

Hicksville Village Council postponed an expected vote on awarding a pool construction contract during its meeting last week. The vote was delayed due to a council member being unable to attend that night’s meeting.

The Bryan Fire Department responded to more calls in 2024 than 2023, due largely to emergency medical service first responders, according to the department’s annual report. Fire Chief Doug Pool recently presented the report to council and noted the department received 1,738 calls for service in 2024, which was 28% …

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, Sauder Village has announced it has partnered with the America 250-Ohio Commission to be an official stop on its new Ohio Creativity Trail. This experiential driving trail of 108 sites across Ohio showcases the state’s past and present writers, musicians, artists and other …

Northwest State Community College is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is the most notable recognition presented by the NSCC Alumni Association. The Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have achieved recognized prominence in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities and the lives …

Around 95 vehicles will be up for bidding at the Toledo Police Department’s seized vehicles auction this month. The online-only auction, overseen by the Whitehouse-based Pamela Rose Auction Company, will feature two dark-green Dodge Chargers – 2018 and 2020 – a 2005 gray Lincoln limousine, Jeeps, sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, …

Although spring elections don’t always produce candidates and ballot issues for everyone, this year all Ohio voters will have something to decide on May 6. A statewide infrastructure bond issue will be on ballots in all 88 counties.It’s a familiar one that state voters have pushed through four previous times …

February serves as National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month-long initiative designed to focus attention on the importance of oral health for children. This annual observance encourages parents, caregivers and educators to prioritize dental hygiene for the younger population and take proactive steps to ensure that children grow up with …