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In an effort to control the invasive species, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has extended the spotted lanternfly quarantine. The ODA placed the spotted lanternfly under a statewide quarantine on Tuesday. Previously, 18 counties in the state were under quarantine. Products such as trees and nursery stock cannot be transported …

In April, a brand-new springtime custom honoring Maumee and one of the city’s most well-liked yearly events will begin. Uptown Maumee and Maumee Tackle Fishing Outfitters will host the first Maumee River Fest on April 11. According to a press release from the city of Maumee, the event will have …

On Monday, Bryan council approved raising sewer charges for municipal customers, which will take effect on February 20. Under the planned hikes, the average monthly bill for a residential user will go from approximately $32 to $34.96 this year, $37.88 in 2027, $40.84 in 2028, and $43.75 in the final …

The University of Toledo College of Law is joining a statewide network aimed at reducing barriers to clemency through the Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project. The initiative, launched in 2019 by Gov. Mike DeWine, is designed to expedite the pardon application process for eligible Ohioans who have shown rehabilitation and …

Firefighters put out a smoldering house on East Second Street in Defiance Monday afternoon before it grew out of control thanks to a prompt response. Three additional local departments and city firemen were dispatched. Defiance Fire Chief Shawn Wittkop reported that firefighters arrived at Second St. at 12:30 p.m. to …

In addition to saving the city money, the Bryan Fire Department received a new fire and rescue engine on Friday afternoon. The engine will replace two existing trucks and cost roughly $1 million. The engine would be ready for fires as needed, but its primary purpose will be rescue runs. …

Ohio drivers may start their cars in the winter and then leave them alone while they warm up, but in some cases, this is against the law. Generally speaking, leaving a car unattended with the engine running is prohibited per Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.661. There are a few notable …

The family-friendly eatery company Bob Evans, which was established and is based in central Ohio, has a new owner. On February 4, 4×4 Capital, an investment firm based in New York, revealed that it had purchased Bob Evans Restaurants. Golden Gate Capital, a private equity business based in San Francisco, …

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Adams Township, Defiance County. The crash occurred on Domersville Road near Flory Road at 9:04 p.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was northbound on Domersville Road. A 2008 Chrysler …

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash. The crash was reported on February 12, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m., on East Broadway Street, north of Fremont Pike, in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Trax, operated by …

According to a crash report released by the Napoleon Police Department, on February 2, a truck crashed through the wall of a shop on Freedom Drive, injuring two people inside. The incident occurred on U.S. Route 6/24. A semi tractor-trailer driven by 72-year-old Frank Marschall of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, was …

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s testing of the water treatment plant was successful, but further areas need to be monitored. In his annual report to the Montpelier Village Council, the superintendent of the water treatment facility, stated that the village’s testing results were below EPA limits. A total of 126.6 …

The 2026 flight itinerary for Flag City Honor Flight has been revealed. The flights are set for April 14, June 9, and September 15. Veterans who are near death will be given priority, and then other veterans in the order that their applications were received. Those who served from World …

Some financial issues for Bryan City Schools are becoming more complicated as a result of legislation approved last year and contract discussions. In order to allow the required tax levies for the district, the school board of education voted a resolution Monday night accepting the amount and rates as decided …

Defiance County Commissioners were informed this week that a company in Hicksville is in need of welders. During a monthly report meeting with Defiance County Economic Development, the board learned that Sabre Industries is seeking to hire roughly 100 welders. They also talked about local schools’ career programs.