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The state’s auditor is sending a message to all of Ohio’s school districts to beware of the pitfalls that can come with open enrollment, which can cost schools up to $1 million. When a student decides to leave one school district and enroll in another, state funding follows the student …
Read More »Ohio Development Services Agency reporting high numbers in ED grant compliance
Nearly 85 percent of all Ohio businesses and governmental entities with taxpayer-funded economic development grants, tax credits or loans through the Ohio Development Services Agency were in compliance with the terms of their agreements in 2015. In a report released last week by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, 279 of …
Read More »Inmate assaults corrections officer at CCNO
A corrections supervisor sustained minor injuries Tuesday evening while attempting to stop an inmate who was trying to damage fire safety equipment at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. 27 year old Joshua Johnson of Toledo, punched the supervisor in the face, causing a bloody nose, according to CCNO Public …
Read More »Fifth Third Bank’s Empower U Community Outreach Campaign is offering classes to local veterans
Fifth-Third Bank wants to help those who protected America protect their own assets. The bank’s Empower U Community Outreach Campaign is offering classes to local veterans. Classes are free and all materials will be provided. Topics include budgeting and saving, strategies to eliminate debt and preventing identity theft. Cheri Pastula, …
Read More »Federal agents conduct another search of Seirah Joughin murder scene
Federal agents were once again searching areas in rural Fulton County in connection with the investigation into James Worley, the man charged in the July killing of Sierah Joughin. However, one FBI official said no new evidence was found. Several members of law enforcement, including the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office …
Read More »Bryan Fire Chief Bruce Siders looking to hire more firefighters
Bryan Fire Chief Bruce Siders says his department needs to hire two additional firefighters to ensure its “ability to respond with appropriate resources” to emergency calls. Siders brought his staffing concerns to Bryan City Council at Monday’s regular meeting. The chief explained that under the current staffing structure, the department …
Read More »AG Mike Dewine warns shoppers about scammers during holiday season
As Ohioans get into the holiday season, shoppers throughout the state are looking for bargains and scammers are looking for distracted shoppers. Attorney General Mike DeWine says there are con artists pose as sellers online, taking money for things they never deliver. He says there are also charity scams where …
Read More »Accident on I-69 southbound near the 340 MM late Saturday night kills one, injuries another
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident on I-69 southbound near the 340 MM late Saturday night. Just before 11 p.m. where authorities say 26 year old Roman V. Leon of Angola Indiana was northbound on I-69 in a 2000 Mazda pickup truck. Leon lost control of the …
Read More »The Auglaize Golf Club has new owners
The Auglaize Golf Club has new owners. Greg Porter and Gary Cooper entered into a purchase agreement for the 18-hole course on Thursday. The two men had owned the course with 11 other individuals and are in the process of buying the remaining shares. The sale price has not been …
Read More »Rash of theft and breaking-and-entering incidents in Bryan and West Unity
A rash of theft and breaking-and-entering incidents occurred over the past few days in Bryan and West Unity. Authorities report the first call was a reported larceny around 9 a.m. Thursday, at Tractor Supply Company on S. Main St., in Bryan. A store employee said Friday that the perpetrator “got …
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