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ODOT Announces U.S. 68/SR 15 Westbound Closure Near Findlay at Midnight Tonight for Emergency Repairs

LIMA, Ohio (Friday, July 10, 2026) - U.S. 68/State Route 15 westbound, just west of the U.S. 68/State Route 15 interchange, south of the city of Findlay, will close at midnight tonight, July 10. Reopening is expected on Saturday evening, July 11. The Ohio Department of Transportation stated that due to bridge maintenance, traffic is currently shifted onto the shoulder in this location where the pavement is not holding up […]

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Only Believe Church in Kenton Hosting Vacation Bible School July 12-16

Only Believe - Kenton will host its annual Vacation Bible School, “Wonderland: Living a Life of Truth in a World of Confusion,” from July 12 through July 16. The event will take place each evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church, located at 13513 State Route 292 in Kenton. A meal will be provided nightly for attendees. For more information, contact Only Believe - Kenton at 419-675-0027.

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Ohio Certifies Two Agencies, Recertifies 16 Others for Collaborative Board’s Standards

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced Tuesday the certification of two Ohio law enforcement agencies for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Sixteen additional agencies achieved their recertification. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. […]

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USDA Expands Disaster Assistance, Increases Support for Farmers Under New Program Changes

(Washington, D.C.)–  U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins Wednesday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant improvements to its disaster assistance and commodity loan programs as outlined in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to celebrate the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump signing the Act into law on July 4, 2025. As part of the commitment to put Farmers First, USDA’s Farm Service […]

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Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Celebrates Big Boy Visit to Fostoria with Steam Train Rides

NORTHWEST OHIO RAILROAD PRESERVATION, INC In honor of the 4014 Big Boy Steam Locomotive's visit to Fostoria, the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation will be operating its 901-quarter scale steam locomotive on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The Big Boy will be in Fostoria at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center, located at 3101 North Township Road 47 that day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. This event is free […]

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