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Agencies trying to keep older drivers safe
COLUMBUS — As part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 2-6), Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, and the Ohio Department of Aging ...
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Updated Christmas in the Village schedule
Dining at Cheers & Gears Bar & Grille, Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ, Knight Pizza. Enjoy shopping from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Secret Garden Floral & Gifts, Phunky Pheasant, Harting Homesteaders, Rebel Bean ...
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Food donations net local fair $5K
“Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer” is a friendly competition that empowers young Ohio residents to combat hunger. This summer marked the fourth year of the program, which is presented by Farm Credit ...
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Delphos St. John’s edges Van Wert 74-73
All-Ohioan Cam Elwer scored 39 points but a free throw by his younger brother, Andrew Elwer, with 3.5 seconds proved to be the difference as Delphos St. John’s defeated Van Wert in a thriller, 74-73, ...
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Last week’s deer-gun totals increase
COLUMBUS – Ohio hunters checked 87,192 white-tailed deer during the weeklong gun season that concluded on Sunday, December 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of ...
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Xmas gas prices lowest in four years
Motorists will likely see a national average price of gas of $2.95 per gallon on Christmas, the lowest seen on Christmas Day ...
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Reconstructed rest areas to open in March
CONVOY — While noticeable progress has been made on new east and westbound rest areas in western Van Wert County, both are ...
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Applications sought for FD grants
The Fire Department Equipment Grant is for qualifying fire departments and local government entities, and both individual and joint fire departments are encouraged to apply. Eligible fire departments ...
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William “Bill” Norman Barnhart
William “Bill” Norman Barnhart, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, just a couple of weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He was born ...
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Charles Robert McGinnis Sr.
Charles Robert McGinnis Sr., 67, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, and husband of Deborah McGinnis, departed this life Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2024, at his home. Charles was born May 16, 1957, ...
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Busy roads expected for the holidays
AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This year’s domestic travel projection ...
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Investigation continues into Convoy blaze
The State Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate an early December explosion and house fire in the Convoy area. The blast and subsequent fire occurred at approximately 5 a.m. December 4, at a ...