News Staff A Bryan man dies after his semi goes off the road and into a ditch, early Saturday…on U.S. 24 near mile post 54 in Providence Township. Officials say…Kenneth Risner was westbound on 24…when he big rig left the roadway. Risner was taken to McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee and was later pronounced dead at … Read more
A local legislator is selected for a key leadership position in the 135th General Assembly. State Senator Rob McColley…a republican from Napoleon…was sworn in as Majority Floor Leader of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies at the Ohio Statehouse. As Leader, McColley will help lead Senate Republicans’ by coordinating their positions on the issues … Read more
Gov., DeWine signs a sweeping package of election law changes…that includes the state’s first photo ID requirement…while shortening windows after Election Day for returning and curing ballots. The second-term governor signaled he may veto any further legislative attempts to restrict the state’s voting laws, saying he does not expect to see any further statutory changes … Read more
Northwest State Community College gets a “Choose Ohio First” grant in the amount of $720,000 dollars fiscal year 2023, from the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. In all…the state is providing $28 million to various educational institutions for this funding cycle, The department has committed more than $161.3 million dollars … Read more
Ohio’s capital city can keep its ban on sales of flavored tobacco products, after Gov., DeWine vetoed a bill that would have put such regulation in the hands of the state instead of local communities. The measure, passed by the GOP-led Ohio Legislature in December, had said regulating tobacco and alternative nicotine products should be … Read more
The unemployment rate for Fulton County was down in November, that’s according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The rate in the county fell to 2.8% in November, down from 3.6% in October. In November 2021, the jobless rate was 3.9% in Fulton County. The labor force estimates showed Fulton County with … Read more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signs Senate Bill 288, which strengthens laws in Ohio related to the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill, which was initially part of House Bill 283, contains several safety measures championed by DeWine, including a wide ban on using and holding a phone while driving. … Read more
A Bryan man is charged with felonious assault and abduction after an incident in the early morning of New Year’s Day. Michael Cavanaugh was booked into the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, on Sunday…bond is set at $50,000 dollars. The judge issued a protection order for the victim in the case. Williams County deputies were … Read more
State officials confirm…11 people died on Ohio roadways this New Year holiday. During the four-day reporting period, from Friday until Monday…nine fatal crashes happened. Impairment was a factor in six fatalities, while eight were not wearing safety belts. Troopers removed 214 drunk drivers from Ohio’s roads, while citing 67 for distracted driving and 101 for … Read more
The Napoleon City Council made the appointment of a new city manager official during its meeting…but turned down legislation for a new administrative position. An ordinance employing former mayor, Andy Small passed unanimously after a second reading and procedural rule suspension. Small served as Napoleon’s former mayor…a part-time elected position…from January 2000 to December 2011. … Read more