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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he is nominating Jim Tressel to serve as his lieutenant governor. Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who served as lieutenant governor until Governor DeWine appointed him to the U.S. Senate last month. Tressel most recently served as the president of Youngstown State University before …

Williams County Health Department is using the state’s Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) to help local first responders combat the drug problem in the county. Project DAWN is a network of naloxone and fentanyl test strip distribution programs that provide opioid overdose education and harm reduction services coordinated by …

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. Developed in 1998, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have achieved recognized prominence in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities …

Liquidation of personal property associated with the Mark Milford Hicksville Joint Hospital District, more commonly known as Community Memorial Hospital, is currently underway through an online auction being conducted by TRIMEDX. The auction will conclude this month.

Vivek Ramaswamy will headline the Lucas County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner in March, party chairman Barbara Orange announced Wednesday.

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has declared his candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 primary election. “Governments are judged by how it treats two things – your dollar and your vote,” he stated in a press release. “For the past six years, the people of Ohio have entrusted …

Northwest State Community College was recently awarded a $250,000 grant. The Industry Sector Partnership grant was awarded by Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, and it is awarded to local or industry collaborations that contribute toward bringing individuals into the workforce. 35 partnerships were awarded that focus on in-demand jobs, such as …

Bryan City Council Monday night approved a building permit for a new hangar at the Williams County Airport. The hangar is expected to be 8,100 square feet and is estimated to cost $250,000. The building will be used to house a single plane.  

A fire early Monday morning in Paulding heavily damaged a vacant residence on the village’s northside. Paulding firefighters were called to 12035 Royer Ave. at 12:10 a.m. Monday, finding flames coming through the home’s roof. Fire damage was extensive to the attic area, and damage resulted throughout the home from …

A local initiative is preparing for an annual event to raise funds and awareness in support of an important cause. NAMI Walks Greater Toledo is set to take place at 10 a.m. on May 17 at Middlegrounds Metropark in downtown Toledo. The purpose of the walk is to spread awareness …