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An Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, despite a statewide backlash and an ongoing investigation into possibly fraudulent support. The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission granted the mineral rights to several oil and gas companies, allowing them to frack for oil and …
Read More »Ohio Republican lawmakers – primary election.
Despite wielding power in both chambers of the state Legislature, Ohio’s Republican lawmakers are far from coasting through this election season, as incumbents face challengers from their own party, in the midst of a bitter GOP power struggle. Next month’s primary will likely be used to further wage the infighting …
Read More »Fatal accident in Defiance County Tuesday morning.
A Defiance man dies in a single-vehicle crash just west of the city Tuesday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol dispatched officers to the scene of the accident on State Route 18 at 10:30am, near Flickinger Road. They found 56-year-old, Douglas Justinger’s car. They say Justinger drove off the roadway, …
Read More »Bryan man faces up to 43 years in jail after guilty plea.
A Bryan man faces up to 43 years in jail, after pleading guilty to attempted murder and two counts of felony rape. Prosecutors say Sammy Celestine faces attempted murder and more in the case. Sentencing for Celestine is now set for March 19th. Most agree, Celestine likely is facing a …
Read More »Trine University once again sets a record for spring enrollment.
Trine University once again sets a record for spring enrollment, with a nearly 40 percent gain from spring 2023, reflecting increases across all locations and platforms. Trine had 12,891 students enrolled in all programs for the spring 2024 semester in its official headcount, compared to 9,263 a year ago. The …
Read More »Ohio State Highway Patrol Toledo Post handles injury crash on U.S. 20.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Toledo Post handles an injury crash on U.S. 20, near King Road, in Sylvania Township. Officials say Dennis Howard, 59, of Swanton, was westbound on US 20. That’s when side swiped a pickup truck, eastbound on US 20, driven by Joshua Bricker, of Toledo. Howard’s …
Read More »Area commissioners meet and discuss numerous topics.
Area commissioners meet to discuss the current status and future plans for Hicksville Community Memorial Hospital. The board also met with Erika Willitzer for a monthly economic development update. She gave an update on various projects, including an initiative to encourage locals to use the resources offered by GIFT, a …
Read More »Portion of road in Allen County to close due to construction of Google’s new data center.
A portion of Paulding Road will be “permanently” closed starting in March due to the construction of Google’s new data center, this is according to the City of New Haven Engineering Department. A map depicting the road closure and accompanying detour for the construction of Google’s new data center in …
Read More »Trial date set for civil lawsuit between City of Bryan and Ohio Art Co.
A civil lawsuit between the City of Bryan and a long-time business is set for a trial date in Williams County Common Pleas Court. The Ohio Art Co. is suing the city, the Bryan Board of Public Affairs and Bryan Municipal Utilities, claiming it was overcharged for water usage over …
Read More »Man is rescued from the sunroof of his car following accident in rural DeKalb County
A man is rescued from the sunroof of his car following an accident in rural DeKalb County on C.R. 64. A preliminary investigation concludes that Sheldon Shearer was westbound in the 8100 block when his car left the roadway. The vehicle came to a rest on its side in a …
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