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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 …

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on June 5, 2026, at approximately 2:12 PM. The crash occurred at the intersection State Route 637 and County Road 138 in Jackson Township, Paulding County. Sara Woolbright, age 20, of Continental Ohio, …

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on June 5, 2026, at approximately 10:36 a.m. The crash occurred on County Road K near County Road 6-1in Fulton Township, Fulton County. Mhairi Scott, age 33, of Delta, Ohio, was in the …

Unemployment rates in six area counties ranged from 2.6%-3.4% in April, according to the latest figures from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Three of the six (Putnam, Paulding and Defiance) were below 3% while Henry, Williams and Fulton weren’t far behind, and were each less than 3.5%. …

The May sales tax distribution amount for Williams County was just made public by the Ohio Department of Taxation.  Sales in the county in March are the source of the payment.   $534,689.23 was given to Williams County. In contrast, the county got $615,582.26 from sales in April three months …

A local cleric in Deshler has been detained and accused of two felonies linked to child sexual assault.  Deshler police have charged 52-year-old Christopher Walter with first-degree misdemeanor grooming and second-degree criminal sexual battery.  He allegedly had sex with a young girl, according to the charges. His case was transferred …

The earnings from casinos that were allocated to counties around the state in April has been made public by the Ohio Department of Taxation.  The distribution is predicated on the months of January through March.  Williams County received $134,711.66, a little increase over $133,816.13 during the same period last year.  The state …