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Bowling Green Post Investigating Serious Injury Crash.

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash. The crash was reported on July 30, 2026, at approximately 2:48 p.m., at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Tracy Road, Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Cruze, operated …

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CCNO to conduct inaugural job fair.

In an effort to assist local employers and reduce convict recidivism, the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio will hold its inaugural job fair next month.  According to CCNO Executive Director Dennis Sullivan, employers have already registered to attend the event, which is scheduled for August 19th at the facility. On …

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DPLS to seek interim library director.

At its meeting on this week, the board of trustees of the Defiance Public Library System authorized a public search for an interim library director to work alongside Director Cara Potter, who will transition to a part-time schedule on August 10th. A DPLS press release states that public services, activities, …

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Fracking auction for nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s sole national forest to take place.

In September, a fracking auction for nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s sole national forest will take place.  On September 15th, 41 parcels totaling 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest will be put up for auction, according to the Bureau of Land Management. These sites, which are located in …

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Lawsuit filed against the owners of cattle farm in Williams County that was previously cited for infractions.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a sizable cattle farm in Williams County that was previously cited for infractions.  James N. Schmucker, Catherine E. Schmucker, and James S. Schmucker Jr. are accused in the lawsuit filed in Williams County Common Pleas Court on …

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Northeastern Local Schools proceeded with placing renewal levy on November ballot. 

During its monthly meeting on this week, the Northeastern Local (Tinora) Schools Board of Education approved wage increases and proceeded with placing a renewal levy on the November ballot.  A fresh resolution of urgency pertaining to a 10-year, 9.9-mill renewal levy for current expenses was approved by the board. After …

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Williams County voters will be asked to adopt new 1 mill levy for elder services. 

On November 3, voters in Williams County will be asked to adopt a new 1 mill levy for elder services.  The decision to place the matter on the ballot was approved by the Williams County commissioners this week. According to the resolution, the Williams Department of Aging’s cars and buildings, …

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Parkview Health recognized by NABR as one of the Best and Brightest in Wellness.

For the fourth year in a row and the eighth time since 2017, Parkview Health has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the Best and Brightest in Wellness.  Parkview is one of just 44 businesses in the country to receive NABR recognition in 2026.  …

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Williams Co. Port Authority authorized funding for studies that must be finished in order to fulfill grant agreement.

The Williams County Port Authority authorized funding for studies that must be finished in order to fulfill its grant agreement for the installation of infrastructure at a future development.  It is intended that the $600,000 subsidy from the US Department of Agriculture will keep the development’s housing expenses low. However, …

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Special meeting in Defiance addressing city zoning changes affecting data centers shelved.

A special council meeting on Tuesday afternoon was scheduled to address proposed Defiance city zoning changes that would affect prospective data centers and related firms. However, due to public protests over the venue, this plan was swiftly shelved.  Niki Warncke, the city’s zoning commissioner, reviewed the local government’s proposed revisions …

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