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Plans are being developed for the construction of a new environmental building at Camp Frontier, which is situated at the Pioneer Scout Reservation in Williams County, according to the Scouting America Erie Shores Council.  According to a media release from the organization, the new building will open for the council’s …

The Defiance Area Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hicksville Historical Society to support restoration efforts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hicksville, including repairs to the building’s original stained-glass windows and entry doors. Constructed in 1875, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is the oldest church in Hicksville and …

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 …