Human trafficking survivor shares her stories of living through the trades TIFFIN — Those in attendance at the second week of an eight-week anti- human trafficking training program hosted by Sisters in Shelter had the chance to take a deeper look into the human trafficking ring in the United States. Read More
City released update on storm sewer separations West Wyandot Avenue, from Sandusky Avenue to Seventh Street, will be closed Monday while a crew installs sewer mains across Wyandot Avenue. The crew will move south in the alley behind First Citizens National Bank, heading toward Star Alley. Read More
State Rep. Goodman visits future county EMS home The Wyandot County Board of Commissioners met with State Rep. Wes Goodman on Thursday during a day with a full agenda. The commissioners met Goodman and Wyandot County Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Dale Risley to update the state representative on the department’s move... Read More
Cundiff joins WyCo DD board, replaces Wheeler The Wyandot County Board of Developmental Disabilities has a new member. County Commissioner Steve Seitz swore in Eric Cundiff during the board’s organizational meeting Thursday night at Angeline School and Industries. Read More
NTSB report: Pilot certified 21 days before Lake Erie plane crash CLEVELAND (AP) — The pilot of a plane that crashed into Lake Erie last month received his certification to fly that type of aircraft just 21 days before the fatal crash, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report. The NTSB report issued Thursday night provides a timeline for the Dec. 29 crash, but does not indicate why the … Read More
Kasich to attend inauguration, meetings with senators COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is headed to Washington for a series of events, including the presidential inauguration of former political rival Donald Trump. Kasich office says the Republican governor and 2016 presidential contender heads to the Capitol today. He will meet with GOP Sen. John McCain, of Arizona, to discuss national security issues today and then join … Read More
BG prez won’t support ‘sanctuary campus’ BOWLING GREEN (AP) — The president of a northwest Ohio college says she won’t support making it a so-called “sanctuary campus” to help protect immigrant students potentially facing deportation because she’s worried about jeopardizing the school’s federal funding. Read More
Megabus halts service in Columbus COLUMBUS (AP) — A popular intercity express bus service known for cheap fares that could drop as low as $1 has ceased service in Ohio’s capital city due to the unprofitability of the route. The Columbus Dispatch reports Megabus is pulling out of Columbus, with the company citing lower gas prices and competition from other affordable transportation carriers as major … Read More
Panel reviewing Ohio graduation requirements begins its work COLUMBUS (AP) — A panel considering whether to recommend adjustments to Ohio’s high school graduation requirements has begun its work. The work group led by Ohio’s superintendent is tasked with making recommendations to the State Board of Education by April. Educators from around Ohio have warned that a large number of high schoolers are in jeopardy of not graduating next … Read More
Boosters donation Janice Woods (left), from Woods’ Antiques ‘n More, recently presented a monetary donation to Jenny Ham, president of the Ram Boosters. Woods’ also donates all program pictures for the high school throughout the year. Read More