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Important election information as The Williams County Board of Elections is gearing up for the 2024 election, which officially starts next week. Monday is the deadline to register to vote while early voting begins Tuesday. Oct. 7th is the registration deadline, and the Board of Elections will be open until …
Read More »Red Cross looking for volunteers to support disaster relief efforts.
The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to support emergency shelters for major national disaster relief efforts such as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. If you’re interested you’re encouraged to sign up at redcross.org/volunteer. Volunteers must complete necessary training and commit to a two-week deployment. The Red Cross welcomes applicants …
Read More »Friends of Williams Co. EMS schedule town hall meetings to discuss upcoming levy.
The Friends of Williams County EMS has scheduled a series of public town hall meetings where information on the upcoming levy will be discussed. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Township Fire Department. Other meetings will include Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 …
Read More »Bryan High School to host interactive event.
Bryan High School will be hosting its second annual Elevate and Explore interactive event on Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Bryan High School. This year more than 450 seniors and junior students from around Williams County are scheduled to attend who will have the opportunity to interact with …
Read More »More Ohioans may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
More Ohioans may be eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This is because changes are being made in terms of who meets the criteria to receive food assistance. Wood County Jobs and Family Services eligibility referral supervisor, Rebeka Shiffert, said it’s called broad-based categorically eligible individuals. Residency, …
Read More »Hernandez gives State of the College address at NSCC.
In education news, Northwest State Community College President Dr. Todd Hernandez gave the State of the College address on Thursday. Hernandez highlighted the “Elevate Northwest Ohio” initiative, which was put in, in order to continue successful economic growth and maintaining the workforce population in Ohio. During his presentation Hernandez shared …
Read More »Mobile mammography van to make stops in NW Ohio in October.
Mercy Health’s mobile mammography van will be making stops throughout northwest Ohio in October. Mercy Health said the mobile mammography unit is customized for patient convenience and delivers 3D mammograms to women aged 40 and older. According to Mercy Health, the mobile unit offers patients the option of self-compression, meaning …
Read More »The fearful season of Halloween is here!
The fearful season of Halloween is here with HalloWeekends at Cedar Point now through Nov. 2 and for a family maze weekend at Putnam County’s Haunted Cornfield, which is open Fridays & Saturdays through October 26th at 13360 Road 12 in Ottawa.
Read More »Dogs removed from home in Montpelier
Numerous dogs were recently removed from a home in Montpelier by the Williams County Dog Warden. After receiving a complaint about poor living conditions, the Williams County Dog Warden last week, along with staff and volunteers, were able to safely remove the dogs from the home where they were brought …
Read More »Defiance County United Way to kick off campaign Saturday.
The United Way of Defiance County will officially launch its 2024 annual campaign during a kickoff event to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at McCarthy’s Defiance. For more than 69 years, the Defiance County United Way has partnered with local businesses, organizations and individuals to obtain its fundraising …
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