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Expansion project on the Bryan City Schools campus on schedule.

The expansion project on the Bryan City Schools campus is on schedule to be completed by June, and curriculum is already being discussed. BCS Superintendent Mark Rairigh provided the board of education with some photos Monday of interior work that is underway for the expansion that will include a career …

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Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission approves capital budget for 2026.

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has approved a $246.8 million capital budget for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining and modernizing one of the nation’s most vital transportation corridors. According to a news release “This capital plan reflects our responsibility to the millions of travelers and commercial drivers who …

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One Vehicle Injury Crash on Interstate 75 Monday.

The Lima Ohio State Patrol Post is investigating a one vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 75 northbound near the Napoleon Road exit on January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM. A 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Jennifer Null, age 37, of Elida, was traveling north on Interstate 75. Null’s vehicle …

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Two Vehicle Injury Crash on U.S. 224 in Van Wert County.

On January 12, 2026, at approximately 3:44 P.M., the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 224 and Lincoln Highway, in Van Wert County. A 2010 Toyota Prius, driven by Gary Reidenbach, age 69 of Convoy was traveling …

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Williams County commissioners approve 2026 budget.

Williams County commissioners approved county government’s 2026 budget during a recent meeting. Next year’s total is $74,130,906, and includes a $19,165,083 general fund. The largest non-general fund expenditures are: auto and gasoline fund, which utilizes local fees and state gas taxes to fund the county’s highway operations, Board of Developmental …

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Sylvania residents could vote on a new school levy this year.

Sylvania residents could vote on a new school levy this year. The school district says the proposed 7.9 mills levy is needed for current expenses. If approved, it would generate around $18 million per year. The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home an extra $277 per year. …

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Four County ADAMhs Board begins to prepare for impact of various federal budget cuts.

During its first meeting of the new year, the Four County ADAMhs Board began to prepare for the impact that various federal budget cuts made last year will have on various behavioral health services provided by agencies funded by the ADAMhs Board this year. ADAMhs Board CEO Tonie Long explained …

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Ohio Dept. of Development helping alleviate burden of costly energy bills.

The Ohio Department of Development and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep more of Ohio’s families warm. From now through March 31st, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of …

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Williams County commissioners commit additional funding to the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit.

The Williams County commissioners Thursday committed to providing $10,000 in additional funding to the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit to maintain a liaison position. The mental health/substance abuse liaison position was created in 2024 through a grant that will expire later this year. The opioid money provided to Ohio through a settlement …

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Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Pedestrian Crash in Paulding County.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury pedestrian crash that occurred on January 7th at 06:36 p.m. in Emerald Twp., Paulding County on County Road 115, near State Route 111. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Nissan Murano, driven by Jacob …

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