News Staff The Williams County commission approves sending a ditch maintenance petition to a final hearing, though neighboring property owners still disagree on the best way to move forward. With it now moving forward to a final hearing, staff with the Williams County Engineer’s Office can officially prepare options for the repair or replacement of the tile, … Read more
It’s been a year since Ohio instituted the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline…and officials say it’s helping more people and making it simpler to get needed help. Gov., DeWine says the toll free hotline puts Ohioans…experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis…in touch with trained call specialists any time of the day. The new … Read more
The pedestrian bridge at George Bible Park is set to be replaced soon. The Williams County commissioners approve an agreement…to purchase a new bridge for the park at a cost not to exceed $75,700 dollars. Officials say…the county received state funding in the amount of $50,000 to help with the project. They add…the project plans … Read more
Steuben County State Troopers respond to a pedestrian…hurt on Indiana Toll Road. Officials say…Micheal Shaw, 45, of Portland, Oregon was driving a pickup truck, pulling a utility trailer and had pulled over heading eastbound, near mile marker 142, due to a developing mechanical issue. For some reason…he steps into the roadway from the shoulder…into the … Read more
Voter registration closes at the end of business…today…for an election on whether to make it more difficult to amend Ohio’s constitution…the results of which could have immediate consequences for an abortion rights amendment in the works. Early in-person voting in the Aug. 8 contest begins tomorrow. If approved, Issue 1 would raise the threshold for … Read more
The Edgerton Village Council approves an agreement to upgrade the village’s water treatment plant. It comes after the village applied for funds through the State Capital Improvement Program, last year. A combination of grant funds and a low interest loan will be used to cover the repairs and upgrades. The total estimated cost is $681,490 … Read more
Pioneer Industrial Systems achieves statewide recognition for its Robotic Maintenance Vehicle. The RMV won the Ohio New Product Award…from the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, which was presented to owner Todd Hendricks Sr. during NSPE-Ohio’s annual meeting. The award was created to recognize the benefits that come from the research and engineering of new products. … Read more
Norfolk Southern says the owner of the rail car that caused the fiery Ohio derailment in February failed to properly maintain it in the years before the crash, and the railroad wants to make sure that company and the owners of the other cars involved help pay for the costs. The railroad filed a complaint … Read more
Groups hoping to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s constitution delivered nearly double the number of signatures needed to place an amendment on the statewide ballot this fall…aiming to signal sweeping widespread support for an issue that still faces the threat of needing a significantly increased victory margin. Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights said they dropped … Read more
The recently agreed upon state budget sent to Gov. Mike DeWine has several provisions favorable to Ohio’s counties, including Williams. According to a release issued by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, the budget is mostly favorable to issues important to the association. DeWine signed the bill into law Tuesday morning. The proposed budget sets … Read more