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The Edon Village Council met Monday approving a new part-time police officer. Police Chief Tom Szymczak requested approval for a new officer for part-time employment, Octovia Rolf, who recently graduated from the police academy and has several months of full-time experience in Lucas County. Council approved the mayor’s recommendation to …
Read More »Fulton County commissioners approve property tax rollback for DD board.
Fulton County commissioners approved a property tax rollback for the county’s DD board during a recent meeting. According to a related resolution, 1.6 mill of the DD board’s 2.6-mill levy will be suspended for one year. This is for tax year 2025 which is collected in 2026.The resolution states that …
Read More »Spangler Candy unveils new mural.
Spangler Candy Co., Bryan, unveiled a new outdoor mural celebrating one of the community’s most iconic treats. Installed Monday, the artwork brings nine Dum-Dums flavors to life across a series of bright, metal panels arranged in a style inspired by American pop artist Andy Warhol. The new mural features nine …
Read More »Trooper Luis M. Rodriguez selected as Trooper of the Year at the Toledo Post.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Luis M. Rodriguez has been selected as the 2025 Trooper of the Year at the Toledo Post. The selection of Trooper Rodriguez, 27, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2025 at the Toledo Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Toledo Post chose Trooper Rodriguez …
Read More »Ohio Department of Taxation releases casino tax distribution for counties for October.
The Ohio Department of Taxation has released the casino tax distribution for counties for the month of October. The revenue is based on casino taxes taken in from July 1-Sept. 30.For the month of October, Williams County received $132,976.81. For the same time period last year, the county received $129,730.87, …
Read More »Bryan City Council approves mutual aid agreements with a couple of townships.
Bryan City Council has approved several mutual aid agreements with a couple of townships and the county commissioners on behalf of the city fire department. Council approved agreements for mutual aid or fire protection services for 2026 with Pulaski Township in the amount of $49,500 and with Jefferson Township in …
Read More »City of Bryan will again offer its North Pole Calling program this holiday season.
The City of Bryan Parks and Recreation Department will again offer its North Pole Calling program this holiday season. For more than 30 years, the program has been a tradition, giving young children a fun and festive way to experience the magic of Christmas. Families may register their preschool and …
Read More »Insect from Asia not a serious menace to local community.
Contrary to some things you’ll see and hear, the spotted lanternfly, the inch-long, half-inch wide insect from Asia, is not a serious menace to the urban trees in our communities, according to one expert. Stephanie Miller, urban forester with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, said while most trees aren’t …
Read More »Toledo man found not guilty of involvement in a drive-by shooting near Swanton last year.
A Toledo man was found not guilty of involvement in a drive-by shooting near Swanton last year. A Fulton County jury returned the verdict in the case of 25 year old Brendan Steinhauser, who had been charged with improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation or a school safety zone, …
Read More »Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 177th Academy Class graduates.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 177th Academy Class graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy after 28 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety; and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent; provided remarks during the graduation ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel delivered the …
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