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More Ohioans enrolled in a certified drug court treatment program will get help through an expansion of a state program. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Bureau of Criminal Justice this week expanded the Addiction Treatment Program (ATP) to eight additional counties in Ohio. The ATP …
Read More »State’s highest ranking Republicans are coming out to support the oil and gas industry
Some of the state’s highest ranking Republicans are coming out to support the oil and gas industry and its impact on Ohio in an effort to counter rhetoric in the presidential race. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has said she’d like to crack down on the use of fossil fuels …
Read More »7 million absentee ballot applications sent by AG office at the beginning of this month
Secretary of State Jon Husted sent out around 7 million absentee ballot applications at the beginning of this month. He says more Ohioans are taking advantage of that option this year. Husted says Ohioans are returning those absentee ballot request applications at a record pace. Husted said so far, the …
Read More »Putnam County has the second lowest unemployment rate in the state for August
Putnam County has the second lowest unemployment rate in the state for August, according to information from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service. Putnam County’s rate was 3.2 percent. Only one county in the state had a lower unemployment rate than Putnam County. Mercer County’s rate was 3 …
Read More »2016 Defiance Rockin’ the Rivers – Music and Rib Fest scheduled for Saturday
The sound of music and the delicious smell of ribs will dominate downtown Defiance on Saturday as the 2016 Defiance Rockin’ the Rivers – Music and Rib Fest creates a fun time in the city. Celebrate Defiance will be the focus this year for the annual rib fest. As the …
Read More »Indiana man was hospitalized following a car/semi crash on Tuesday
An Indiana man was hospitalized following a car/semi crash on Tuesday near Ridgeville Corners. 56 year old Thomas Pitzen of Fort Wayne, was taken by air ambulance to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, where his condition was unknown. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, at 1:52 p.m. on …
Read More »Defiance residents show interest in revitalizing neighborhood
A number of Defiance residents showed considerable interest in Mayor Mike McCann’s hope to support revitalization of their neighborhood during a public meeting Monday night. About 70 persons, including local officials, attended the meeting at Defiance Christian Church to discuss the possibility of using future grant funds to fix up …
Read More »Final pretrial hearing in the case against 43 year old Bradley Gillespie of Defiance
Paulding County Common Pleas Court Judge Tiffany Beckman ruled on several issues Monday during the final pretrial hearing in the case against 43 year old Bradley Gillespie of Defiance. Gillespie is charged with two counts of murder. He is accused of killing Paulding residents 21 year old Hannah Fischer and …
Read More »Central Local Schools upgrading energy issues
Central Local Schools is looking to optimize its energy use. The Bryan Times reports the district school board last week approved participation in the School Energy Performance Contracting project proposed by Energy Optimizers. The project includes installing LED lighting in all buildings, digital HVAC controls in the elementary and middle …
Read More »12th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference underway in Sandusky
The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 40 million people, and a conference kicked off in Sandusky Tuesday that will focus on ensuring protecting the Great Lakes. It has also become a priority for the major presidential candidates. Representatives of both the Clinton and Trump campaigns are expected to speak …
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