The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio has finished its American Correctional Association audit with 100% compliance in 400 various standards, both required and optional. The ACA sets industry best practices for jails, prisons, and community corrections facilities and is acknowledged as having the highest correctional standards in the country. Correctional …
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Franklin County Common Pleas Court has accused a man with Medicare fraud.
The Franklin County Common Pleas Court has accused a man with Medicare fraud. The Ohio attorney general, Dave Yost, said in a news statement on Wednesday that 62 year old Robert Lomas and four other people had been charged with one count of Medicaid fraud, a fourth-degree felony. According to …
Read More »American road trip culture resilient despite rising gas prices.
The results and forecast from GasBuddy’s 2026 Summer Travel Survey show that American road trip culture is resilient despite rising gas prices to levels not seen in years. According to GasBuddy, the national average will be $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day, a significant increase from $3.14 per gallon a …
Read More »Ohio Turnpike and State Highway Patrol Urge Travelers to Practice Safe Driving over Memorial Day Holiday.
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are reminding all motorists to practice safe driving behaviors behind the wheel by avoiding speeding and distracted driving, especially when driving through construction work zones. “This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude the men and women who made …
Read More »Fiber optic internet cables installed by personnel dispersed around Williams County.
Fiber optic internet cables, which will provide internet access to rural communities but are also raising concerns, have been installed by personnel dispersed around Williams County for months. The commissioners were informed Tuesday morning by Williams County Engineer Todd Roth and Engineer’s Office Project Manager Ron Buda that although the …
Read More »Pettisville School Board approves three-year contract with district’s teachers union.
At its regular meeting this month, the Pettisville Local Schools Board of Education approved a three-year contract with the district’s teachers union. The board unanimously decided to sign a contract with the Pettisville Local Schools Teacher Association for the years 2026-2028 after holding an executive session to evaluate the negotiations. …
Read More »Historic black cemetery in Highland Township honored with state historical marker dedication.
Worthington Cemetery, a historic black cemetery on Bowman Road in Highland Township, was honored with a state historical marker dedication on Friday morning. At the location, a two-sided sign detailing the history of the once-lost cemetery was erected, and speakers from several organizations engaged in the cemetery’s preservation efforts were invited to …
Read More »Obit: Vicki Lu Moffett
Vicki Lu Moffett, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends who will forever cherish her warmth, laughter, quick wit, and unforgettable sense of humor. Born on November 23, 1949, in Hillsdale, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late …
Read More »Repealing property taxes in Ohio and a number of other states gaining traction.
Repealing property taxes in Ohio and a number of other states, such as Florida, Montana, and Pennsylvania, is gaining traction. Citizens for Property Tax Reform, a grassroots movement in Ohio, is working to collect enough signatures to put a constitutional amendment that would eliminate property taxes statewide on the ballot.
Read More »Building permit that would allow an Aldi grocery to open in Bryan approved by city council.
A building permit that would allow an Aldi grocery to open in Bryan was approved by the city council on Monday night. The address of the permission application is 1126 S. Main St. and comprises 23,881 square feet and an estimated $1.8 million in building restoration costs. Workers have been inside …
Read More »Ohio’s brownfield remediation program to provide Williams County with funding for two projects.
Ohio’s brownfield remediation program will provide Williams County with more than $850,000 for a pair of projects. The awards are a portion of the $61 million distributed across the state by the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. Williams County was awarded $649,952 for the complete demolition of the Kunkle school building, …
Read More »“Andy’s Law” bill stops in Ohio Senate.
The Ohio House overwhelmingly approved House Bill 338 in November 2025. It has been dubbed “Andy’s Law,” in honor of Andrew Lansing, a former jail officer for Ross County. Court documents state that on Christmas Day in 2024, a convict killed Lansing while he was at work. Former prison employee Darren Price is …
Read More »Road projects announced for Henry County in 2026.
Road projects for Henry County in 2026 have been announced by county engineer Tim Schumm. Four bridge projects are included in the list of work: Bridge V-15.45 on County Road V at County Road 9C, Bridge K-14.00 on County Road K at County Road 4, and Bridge 8-5.50 on County …
Read More »Authorities warning locals to be ready for dangerously cold water on Lake Erie this Memorial Day weekend.
Authorities in the area are warning locals to get ready for dangerously cold water on Lake Erie as Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest boating weeks of the year, draws near. The water is still extremely cold despite the warm air. At Maumee Bay State Park, Lt. Sarah Genzman …
Read More »Ohio DOD to provide grant cash for eleven area cleanup initiatives.
The Ohio Department of Development will provide grant cash for eleven area cleanup initiatives, four of which are located in Defiance County. The award of $61 million for cleanup and assessment work at “brownfield” sites-basically abandoned company facilities and others in disrepair-in 75 Ohio counties was recently announced by state officials. The …
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