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Vote delayed in Hicksville on pool contract.

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.

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Bryan Fire Dept. responded to more calls in 2024.

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% …

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Sauder Village to partner with America 250-Ohio Commission.

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 …

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NSCC accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award.

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 …

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Around 95 vehicles up for bidding at Toledo Police seized vehicles auction.

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, …

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Ohio voters to decide statewide issue on May 6.

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 …

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February is Children’s Dental Health Month.

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 …

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ODNR stocked lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in Ohio in 2024.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked more than 46 million fish in Ohio’s lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in 2024. Eleven different species of fish were stocked during the spring, summer and fall at 228 locations statewide, according to an ODNR press release. The Division …

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Election filing deadline passes in Ohio, one statewide issue.

Looking ahead to voting season, the election filing deadline that passed last week in Ohio has produced one statewide issue for voters to decide in May. The Ohio Ballot Board approved language this week for a statewide issue that will appear before all Ohio voters on May 6. If approved, …

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Decision expected today on Hickory Hills sewer project.

Williams County commissioners should have a decision today on how the Hickory Hills sewer plant project will be funded. Bids were opened last week for that replacement project, but they have not been awarded yet due to funding for the project needing to be secured. The low bid for the …

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