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Kunkle residents may have their postal delivery returned to their location by summer.

Kunkle residents may have their postal delivery returned to their location by summer, but the manner of delivery remains uncertain. A meeting was held last Thursday at the Pioneer Community Center for residents to learn when delivery of their mail and packages will resume to Kunkle. Since 2023, residents have …

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Ohio Soybean Association announces 2026 state policy priorities.

The Ohio Soybean Association, the advocacy voice for Ohio soybean farmers, announced its 2026 state policy priorities. Developed annually by farmer leaders, these priorities guide OSA’s advocacy efforts at the Statehouse and help ensure Ohio soybean farmers’ voices are heard in key policy discussions. “Establishing clear priorities allows us to …

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Waterville man accused of killing fellow nursing home resident, is incompetent to stand trial

A Lucas County judge has ruled that Roscoe Gilmore Jr., the 63-year-old Waterville man accused of killing a fellow nursing home resident, is incompetent to stand trial and ordered him to receive treatment at a state behavioral health facility. At a competency hearing on Thursday, January 15th, the court received …

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Construction of addition at FCCC back on schedule.

Construction of an addition to Four County Career Center was slowed due to weather conditions, but officials say it is reportedly back on schedule to be completed prior to the 2026-27 school year. The district is constructing a nearly $16 million addition to the career center and broke ground in …

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ICE Deputy Director announces that she’s leaving the agency, and launched a campaign for Ohio’s 9th District congressional seat.

ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan announced on social media Thursday that she would be leaving the agency, and launched a campaign for Ohio’s 9th District congressional seat. In the X post, Sheahan addressed “All ICE Employees” and described her experience as Deputy Director as “the honor of (her) life.” Though …

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Ohio AG rejects language for referendum that concerns recreational marijuana law.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has rejected summary language for a proposed referendum that would overturn a law that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. Ohioans for Cannabis Choice filed a petition for a referendum to repeal Ohio Senate Bill 56, which is set …

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Williams Co. Commissioners hold public hearing on CDBG program projects.

The Williams County commissioners held the first public hearing to discuss potential projects to be funded through the state’s Community Development Block Grant program. Representatives of Edon, Pioneer, West Unity and Williams County Economic Development Corp. attended the meeting to learn about deadlines and qualifications for the upcoming round of …

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Fire in Defiance early Tuesday morning claims lives of two people.

Defiance Fire and Rescue reported a structure fire in the city early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two people. A press release issued by Defiance Fire Chief Shawn Wittkop states the department was dispatched to 241 Ruth Ann Drive after a call had been made by a resident at …

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Emerald Township residents who have questions about Paulding County township’s zoning regulations may attend public meeting.

Emerald Township residents who have questions or concerns about the Paulding County township’s zoning regulations may attend a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22nd at the township building at roads 133 and 218, just north of State Route 111. The purpose of the meeting is to ask residents …

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FCCC expansion project continues to progress and remains on schedule.

Construction on the Four County Career Center expansion project continues to progress and remains on schedule for completion ahead of the 2026-27 school year, according to a release. Most of the visible progress occurred during the fall, when crews completed the majority of sitework associated with the addition. That work …

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