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The Four County ADAMhs Board decided to put a 0.7-mill renewal levy on the ballot on November 3, at its recent meeting. Since its initial approval in 1982, voters in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties have renewed the property tax, which provides funding for a range of behavioral health …

On Saturday, citizens of Toledo lined up for a gun buyback program, filling the parking lot of Monroe Street United Methodist Church.  Residents who turned in unwanted firearms were given gift cards at the event, which took place during Gun Violence Awareness Month. According to the organizers, the intention was …

Bryan’s Fountain City Amphitheater will host a free concert on Friday starting at 7 p.m. as part of another “Evening of Worship and Song” sponsored by Bard Manufacturing Co. Micah Tyler, a Christian music recording artist, will host a night of praise, support, and camaraderie for people of all ages. …

Judy Ann Fosburg, age 82, of Edon, Ohio and formerly of Hamilton, Indiana passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Friday night, June 12, 2026, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.  Judy was born February 28, 1944, in Center Township, Ohio to the late Clyde L.  and Leona …

Plans are being developed for the construction of a new environmental building at Camp Frontier, which is situated at the Pioneer Scout Reservation in Williams County, according to the Scouting America Erie Shores Council.  According to a media release from the organization, the new building will open for the council’s …

The Defiance Area Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hicksville Historical Society to support restoration efforts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hicksville, including repairs to the building’s original stained-glass windows and entry doors. Constructed in 1875, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is the oldest church in Hicksville and …

A Montpelier woman accused of aggravated attempted murder recently had her appeal dismissed by the Sixth District Court of Appeals on the grounds that her bond was too high.  Amanda S. Heller was recently indicted by a grand jury in Williams County recently. She allegedly tried to kill “John Doe” …

This week, Henry County commissioners deliberated over a plan to reimburse taxpayer cash totaling several million dollars for a new structure at the county fairgrounds.  Commissioners discussed the issue during their weekly meeting with members of the Henry County Ag Improvement Association.

Toledo will see the arrival of Trader Joe’s.  As part of a significant economic development project headed by real estate developer Abbell Associates, the well-known grocery chain was revealed on Wednesday as one of the anchor tenants for the reconstruction of Westgate Plaza.  

A final decision regarding a resurfacing project in Pioneer will be made during the July meeting, allowing officials time to obtain an estimate for a smaller project.  Patching holes and perhaps adding some wedging to Highpoint and Lakeshore drives would be a smaller undertaking. Village officials would apply for grant …

A report on Defiance County Economic Development’s summer initiatives was given to the commissioners on Monday.  According to Executive Director Erika Willitzer, the office is taking part in a number of summer camp events, such as this week’s Penney Nature camp. Additionally, the organization is sponsoring 25 kids to attend …

On Monday night, a hay bale fire prompted the response of two local fire departments.  At 6:35 p.m., the Ridgeville Township Fire Department received a call about 45 burning bales at U365 State Route 66, which is located in northwest Henry County just south of Road U1. Mutual aid was …

Following the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival last weekend, Metroparks Toledo is reassuring the community that public safety is their top priority as Toledo gets ready for the upcoming four-day Watershed Weekend.  Metroparks Toledo just released its most comprehensive security plan to date in a Facebook public …

Paulding County children will receive free meals seven days a week, in June & July, thanks to a partnership between the Caring & Sharing meals Pantry and the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission.  During those two months, NOCAC offers free daily programs and lunches at two Paulding County locations. For …

On Sunday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sauder Village will commemorate its 50th birthday.  In addition to the historic village, expert craftspeople, the Erie Express train, horse-drawn trolley rides, the 1920s Main Street, and the wetlands walk, the festival will feature interactive activities and make-and-take crafts that …