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The Blade

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ODOT mechanics inspect snowplows ahead of winter weather

Mechanics from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Bowling Green garage helped Lucas County workers prepare for the winter season Tuesday. Jacob Rupp, district garage manager for ODOT, supervised the Bowling Green mechanics, watching them detach and turn around snow plows and check engines to ensure drivers cruise on safe roads during winter. Six mechanics from the Bowling Green garage offered a second pair of eyes in evaluating the readiness of equipment at the Lucas County garage in Maumee. “It’s always vital that we go through the whole fleet and check everything over to make sure for its roadworthiness,” Mr. Rupp said. “There’s a lot of things that we have to conform to as far as ODOT regulations. The same as any big truck going down the road, we look every year to make sure the truck is not illegal to go down the road.” The mechanics checked brakes, drive lines, salting systems, tires, salt containers, and plow blades, checking their lists as they spread out to examine each truck, Mr. Rupp said. Kelsie Hoagland, public information officer for ODOT District 2, said the organization wants to not only protect the public but ODOT drivers as well. “These trucks go through

Lucas County, OH · 6d

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Road Warrior: ODOT seeks comments about State Rt. 64 project

HASKINS, Ohio — A pending State Rt. 64 reconstruction project south of Haskins that includes two new roundabouts will be the subject of an open-house meeting Wednesday in Bowling Green. The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to realign and rebuild 4½ miles of Route 64, including some modifications to the Haskins Road Ditch. The project is intended to move the road away from the edge of Belleville Ditch, which now poses a hazard for roadway or guardrail failures, and thus reduce maintenance costs, ODOT said. Roundabouts are planned at Route 64’s intersections with State Rt. 582 (Middleton Pike), just south of Haskins, and Bishop Road. The session will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 W. Newton Rd. A feasibility study for the project will be released during the meeting and project officials will be present to discuss it, but no formal presentation will be given. ODOT says the roundabouts’ construction could start in 2029, while the schedule for the balance of the project depends on allocation of funding. **** Lucas County’s latest roundabout, at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads, opened late last week, bringing an end to this year’s roundabout construction in the

Bowling Green, OH · 8d

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Vance heads home to 'O-H-I-O' to close out 2026 campaign trail

Vice President JD Vance held his final rally of the 2026 campaign cycle in Swanton, Ohio, as Republicans hope to hold the U.S. Senate seat and majority in the upper chamber. “This state made me the man that I am today. It’s where I learned to work hard. It’s where I learned to love my […]

Swanton, OH · 7d

WTOL 11

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Deer crash danger: 2 Northwest Ohio counties among worst in state

Hancock County, OH · 7d

WTOL 11

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Ohio, Michigan voting updates: WTOL 11 News Election Day Team Coverage Nov. 3, 2026 - Noon

Ohio · 6d

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Afternoon voter lines in Lucas County

Lucas County, OH · 6d

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Brenna Reynolds’ determination is ‘unmatched’

Every now and then, voters get the opportunity to cast their ballots for a truly special candidate. These are individuals who wish to gain public office not for the title, power, or excitement, but for the steadfast pursuit of helping others. On Nov. 3, Wood County voters have the opportunity to vote for such a candidate, and her name is Brenna Reynolds.

Wood County, OH · 9d

Washington Examiner

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Vance heads home to ‘O-H-I-O’ to close out 2026 campaign trail

Vice President JD Vance held his final rally of the 2026 campaign cycle in Swanton, Ohio, as Republicans hope to hold the U.S. Senate seat and majority in the upper chamber. “This state made me the man that I am today. It’s where I learned to work hard. It’s where I learned to love my country,” Vance told the crowd. “It’s where I learned that the United States of America is a place where even kids from tough backgrounds can dream big and see those dreams come into reality.”

Swanton, OH · 7d

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Veterans Day memorial service to take place at courthouse

A Veterans Day memorial service will be held at the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza of the Wood County Courthouse in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The service will include the reading of a Patriot’s Pen essay by BGMS student Allison DeVries, patriotic music performed by the BGMS 8th grade choir, the laying of wreaths by BGMS students, and remarks by Vietnam veteran and Wood County Veterans Service Commissioner Steve Benner. The 14th OVI Civil War re-enactors will provide a rifle salute, and Ryan Holley will present “Taps.”

Bowling Green, OH · 7d

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WCADAMHS Board postpones levy decisions to ‘gauge temperature’ after elections

The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board continues to weigh its options for placing a levy on the ballot. At the Oct. 24 meeting, Executive Director Amanda Kern updated the board on the options, which changed from information provided in September. Instead of having the options...

Wood County, OH · 7d

The Hill

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Watch live: Vance rallies GOP voters in New York, Ohio as Election Day looms

Vice President Vance is hitting the campaign trail in New York and Ohio on Monday, making a final push for Republicans with the midterms just one day away. He will first rally voters in Rome, N.Y., alongside GOP House hopeful Anthony Constantino, who is competing in a district President Trump carried by 21 points in…

New York · 7d

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Library to host free baking classes about pie

With the holiday season coming up, now is a good time to hone baking skills. Rachel Sizer, sustainability coordinator for the city of Bowling Green, is coming to the Wood County District Public Library to lead two hands-on baking classes in November. A former winner in the annual holiday bake-off, Sizer will teach attendees her tricks to making delicious pies.

Bowling Green, OH · 7d

The Blade

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Republicans tout common sense agenda at Lucas County rally

Perrysburg resident Rick Mens said he thinks voters are “waking up” and will retire the longest-serving woman in Congress next week. “We can’t have the Democrats win on Tuesday,” Mr. Mens said. “Marcy is a nice person, but she has got to go.” Mr. Mens, a Republican, spent his Friday night at Brennan Equipment Services in Holland, where he joined about 100 other people in supporting the Republican statewide ticket. The crowd was a sea of multicolored signs: red for gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, white for U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R., Ohio), and blue for former state Rep. Derek Merrin. The Perrysburg resident said he has voted for U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) before but stopped about 30 years ago over policies she was supporting. After 43 years, he said he hasn’t really seen Ms. Kaptur deliver for the district and thinks it is time for someone new to represent northwest Ohio in Congress. “I’ve met Marcy for my job,” Mr. Mens said. “She’s a very nice lady, but she’s just sitting in Congress, and she really isn’t doing anything.” Ms. Kaptur is seeking re-election in a competitive campaign against Mr. Merrin, the Republican nominee. In a warehouse filled

Lucas County, OH · 10d

NBC4 Columbus

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Three Ohio counties to watch as voters decide Senate and governor’s races

Ohio’s closely contested races for Senate and governor will test whether Democrats can regain ground in former strongholds while narrowing Republican advantages in growing suburbs.

Ohio · 7d

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Doug Ruck has ‘remarkable grasp’ of the ‘legal and human concerns involved’ in court proceedings

It is my privilege to recommend Doug Ruck as an outstanding candidate for Wood County Juvenile and Probate Court Judge. I’ve known Doug for close to three decades during my career as a clinical psychologist serving children and families in Bowling Green and Wood County. I think his skills, character, intellect, and experience are ideally suited for this role.

Wood County, OH · 9d

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Northwest Ohio Jail Board Keeps ICE Detention Contract, Asks for a Closer Look

BRUNERSBURG, Ohio — The governing board of the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio voted Wednesday morning to keep the regional jail’s contract to hold detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, rejecting another request to cancel the agreement, The Crescent News reported. The board turned back the cancellation request during its regular meeting in Brunersburg […]

Ohio · 10d

The Blade

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Region awarded $2.2M to support transportation safety plans

Four northwest Ohio counties were awarded federal grants totaling $2.2 million to plan and implement several transportation safety efforts. Congressman Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) announced Friday that Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Sandusky counties received grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to institute a real-time railroad crossing information system integrated with 911 dispatch, conduct road safety audits, measure crash data, and assess agricultural vehicle conflicts. “This award improves more than just infrastructure — it protects lives and provides for thoughtful study and analysis of transportation issues that affect our entire region,” Ms. Kaptur said. “By working together with federal investments, our local communities are better equipped to deliver actionable change and identify future opportunities for growth.” The federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program funds critical projects across the nation that prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Sandusky County Engineer Carlos Baez said the funding will help improve roads in rural areas. "Our county’s two-lane roads often have narrow shoulders, sharp curves, and limited lighting, and those conditions contribute to serious and fatal crashes. These funds will let us identify proven safety measures at places where they’re needed most, so farmers, commuters, school buses, and families can all get

Lucas County, OH · 10d