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Self-guided tour available by Paulding County Crane Township officials.

A self-guided driving history tour has been made available by Paulding County Crane Township officials as part of the statewide America 250 initiative, which honors the United States’ 250th anniversary.  This gives locals and tourists the opportunity to learn about Crane Township’s past at their own speed. The tour highlights …

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Hicksville Council discusses existing animal law.

After failing to enact significant amendments to an existing animal law last month, the Hicksville Village Council convened on Monday night and heard more from a local chicken owner.  The proposed code would have made it simpler for locals to maintain a certain number of chickens, among other animals other …

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Archbold Village Council given presentation about local fire service.

At its meeting on Monday, the Archbold Village Council was given a presentation about the local fire service.  In honor of the Archbold-German Township Fire Department’s 150th anniversary of operation, assistant chief Kyle Brodbeck spoke to the council. Among the subjects discussed were early Sauder Woodworking fires, a downtown fire, …

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Obit: Jim Spangler, age 74.

Jim Spangler, age 74, of Pioneer, Ohio and Dandridge, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, peacefully at home with his wife of 50 years at his bedside.  Jim was born July 2, 1951, in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Ford and Mae (Bradford) Spangler.  Jim married Jerelyn (Markley) Spangler …

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Project updates released by the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Project updates were released by the Ohio Department of Transportation, in Henry County.  Through May, the eastbound U.S. Route 6/24 bypass around Napoleon, between Woodlawn Avenue and the eastern Rt. 6/24 split, will only have one lane due to temporary pavement and crossover construction. October 2028 is when the project …

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Sales Tax holiday returns in August.

The annual Sales Tax holiday in Ohio is back. This year’s sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. on August 7th to 11:59 p.m. on August 9th, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is urging the state’s citizens to take advantage of it.  According to DeWine, “Ohio’s Sales Tax …

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Drinking Water Week.

Drinking Water Week is being observed by cities throughout North America, including Bryan Municipal Utilities.  This yearly celebration, which is organized by the American Water Works Association, emphasizes the value of clean, safe drinking water and honors the hard work of water experts who labor nonstop to guarantee the public receives …

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First Financial Bank to begin its yearly book drive today.

In order to promote financial literacy, First Financial Bank will shortly begin its yearly book drive. From Monday through May 30, books from the community will be collected in specially marked receptacles at all First Financial locations. Books that are donated can cover any subject, including financial literacy.  First Financial …

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Reports on the first weekend of the spring shooting season.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife reports that on the first weekend of the spring shooting season, wild turkey hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 4,646 birds.  Saturday marked the start of the season.  On the first weekend of 2025, hunters in the south zone caught 4,281 …

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