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Wood County Sheriff's Office suspects medical issue in Jerry City fatal crash
May 1, 2024, News Release from the Wood County Sheriff's Office: On May 1, 2024, at 8:27 p.m., the Wood County Sheriff's Office was notified of a single-vehicle crash at Mears Rd. and Main St. in the Village of Jerry City, which resulted in a single fatality. The crash involved a white 2016 Chevrolet pickup operated by 61-year-old John Wansitler of Jerry City.
Weston Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years for Running Pill Mill and Illegally Dispensing Controlled Substances
A 72-year-old Weston doctor has been sentenced to a decade behind bars following his conviction on charges of unlawfully dispensing a vast quantity of controlled substances. Dr. Osmin Morales, as noted in a statement by United States Attorney's Office, received a 10-year federal prison sentence on April 25, for his role in operating a pill mill type clinic.
Farmers delayed by wet fields after historic April rain
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — Most area farmers would like to be in their fields planting corn by early May, but record rainfall in April has delayed it. As of this week, just 6% of Ohio’s corn crops are planted. But there is still some wiggle room. Last year,...
Napoleon man arrested after menacing incident, and failure to cooperate
NAPOLEON — A Napoleon man was arrested here Tuesday following a menacing complaint and his failure to cooperate with officers. Wyatt Philpot, 48, was charged with menacing, a fourth-degree misdemeanor, following the incident around 12:22 p.m. Tuesday on Filmore Avenue, the street on which he resides. A press release from the Napoleon Police Department indicated that Philpot was found to be the offender in the incident, but when officers went...
ODOT seeking public feedback on proposed U.S. Route 20A, Strayer Road roundabout
MONCLOVA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Department of Transportation is inviting the public to a virtual open house to learn more about the proposed roundabout at the intersection of US. Route 20A and Strayer Road in Monclova Township. ODOT says the virtual open house is occurring now and will...
Sewer projects continue in Wood County communities
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has announced infrastructure improvement projects totaling more than $11.3 million. Through July, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood as part of an $830,000 sewer lining project. In Northwood, Farnstead Drive is closed between Tracy Road and Sheffield Place for waterline replacement through September. Residential access will be maintained. The project will cost $978,000. In Perrysburg Township, intermittent lane restrictions are possible through September throughout the Starbright subdivision for sewer rehabilitation. That project will cost $863,000.
Wood County Dog Shelter offering week-long adoption discounts
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Tuesday marks National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and staff at the Wood County Dog Shelter says there's reason to celebrate. The shelter is able to house up to 42 dogs on-site. As of Monday, the shelter has 12 dogs either at the facility or in foster care.
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