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Ridgemont Local Schools student faces charges of inducing panic

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office released the following announcement on the afternoon of September 25:

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Ridgemont Local School District [Mt. Victory] learned of a threat made by a current student on September 25, 2024.

The School Resource Officer and school officials immediately removed the student from class. As a result of the investigation, one juvenile was taken into custody and faces charges of inducing panic. The juvenile was transported to the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center where he will remain until he can be arraigned in the Hardin County Juvenile Court. 

Jackson Twp cold case from Allen Co. Sheriff's Office

Summary of Harrod, Ohio cold case from the Allen County Sheriff, issued September 19, 2024.

William "Billy" Brown

On or about the 8th day of November 2020, Allen County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 700 block of North Phillips Road in Jackson Township, Harrod, Ohio. When Deputies arrived, they located William Brown deceased near the roadway. Mr. Brown was transported to Lucas County Coroner's Office for an autopsy to establish his cause and manner of death.

Allen County Sheriff's Office Detectives and supporting agencies are investigating this case as a Suspicious Death.

Smart ways to winterize your pool

By Casey Heilman
Allen SWCD District Administrator  

As the hot weather of summer starts to cool down, many of those who  own a swimming pool are preparing to winterize or take them down. Because the water used in them is treated with chemicals, it is important  that they are drained properly.  

Liberty Twp. announces Twp Rd 35 closure Sept 24-25

Township Rd 35 will be closed to thru traffic from CR 50 to CR 60 onTuesday and Wednesday, Sept 24-25.

The road will be widened and paved. Please plan to take an alternate route on those days.

Liberty Township also posts announcement on its Facebook page.

Roundabouts improve traffic safety in northwest Ohio

Local stats demonstrate design effectiveness

The Ohio Department of Transportation is recognizing National Roundabouts Week as "a time to celebrate a simple engineering design that has dramatically improved the safety of intersections throughout the country."

LWV hosts Issue 1 information session, Sept. 9

Proposed "Citizens Not Politicians" Amendment

LIMA—The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will sponsor a public presentation on the proposed Citizens Not Politicians Constitutional Amendment, which will be on the Ohio ballot in November. The presentation will take place at the Lima Public Library Memorial Room (1st floor) on Monday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m.

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