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The Bryan Board of Public Affairs took a further step on Tuesday in determining whether to replace or renovate the water treatment facility. The creation of a general plan for the water system was authorized by the BPA to cost up to $97,800. The general plan is the next stage …

During its meeting on Monday night, the Hicksville Village Council authorized a ten-year lease arrangement with the Hicksville Ball Association for the use of ball fields. Additionally, the council adopted legislation pertaining to the village’s proposed new housing and the acquisition of a new fire engine.

Williams County commissioners decided to proceed with a roundabout project at a county crossroads after discussion Tuesday morning. Williams County Engineer Todd Roth gave an explanation of the project’s origins. According to Roth, a few years ago, the Ohio Department Of Transportation found multiple crashes over a three-mile stretch of …

Google will invest $500 million in a new data center in American Township, Allen County, which is located just north of Lima, according to the Allen Economic Development Group. According to a press release from the Regional Growth Partnership, $50 million is being allocated to local infrastructure in addition to …

In the 2026 edition of the Ohio Sunshine Laws guidebook, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost stated that public servants shouldn’t utilize messaging apps that use “vanishing chats” for official business. According to Yost’s manual, often known as the “Yellow Book,” apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and Snapchat that automatically delete messages …

Replacement payments are available to those enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program whose food spoiled over the weekend due to extended power outages. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, households that lost food bought with SNAP benefits because of a four-hour or longer power …

Construction on a new bus barn is progressing at Edgerton Local Schools, while some of the work requires better weather. The inside electrical work for the bus barn is almost finished, according to Superintendent Ben Wilhelm.  It may not happen this week, but things will likely start to heat up …

In order to generate money for a wheelchair-accessible van for the Paulding County Senior Center, the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Leadership in Action Class is organizing a community service project. Participants in Leadership in Action are encouraged to find a significant local need and collaborate on a project …

Many employers in Ohio’s non-residential construction sector, including contractors, subcontractors, and labor brokers, are required by a new law to verify that newly hired employees are legally permitted to work in the United States using the federal E-Verify system. The Ohio Attorney General is empowered by HB 246 to look …

One of the drivers was killed in a three-semi truck collision on the Ohio Turnpike on Sunday morning. According to the preliminary inquiry, a previous collision on the road caused two commercial cars to be halted in traffic. Don Blount, 65, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, drove one, while Kevin Csutoras, …

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving three commercial tractor/trailers. The crash occurred on March 15th at approximately 10:20 a.m., on Interstate 80/90 (Ohio Turnpike) Eastbound, Near milepost 78, in Harris Township, Ottawa County. The preliminary investigation revealed that two commercial vehicles were …

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a commercial tractor/trailer. The crash occurred on March 13th at approximately 6:43 p.m., on Interstate 280 milepost 5, in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2023 Freightliner tractor/trailer, driven by Melvin Forman, …

A planned roundabout on County Road 13 will be discussed at a meeting today of the Williams County commissioners. Before recording its Thursday meeting, the board had a brief discussion about the project’s necessity. The meeting is scheduled for today at 9:30 a.m. in the East Annex building’s commissioners conference …

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of equipment and training reimbursement grants for local fire departments. The equipment grant program is providing $2 million to 148 fire departments across 72 counties. These funds will be used to purchase equipment such as protective …

Online attention is being drawn to a more recent drug intended to reverse opioid overdoses, but local health officials are advising caution before considering it as a substitute for the commonly used pharmaceutical naloxone. Similar to naloxone, also marketed under the brand name Narcan, nalmefene, a drug approved to reverse …