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What we can VERIFY about the Swan Creek ditch cleanup project
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Lucas County Engineer's Office wants to make sure residents in Lucas, Fulton and Henry counties know about future watershed work. The office said the work needs to be done to prevent flooding and it's a project that'll cost residents. "I do not have any...
New roundabout project proposed for Monclova Rd.
LUCAS Co., Ohio (WTVG) - The Lucas County Engineer’s Office (LCEO) along with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has proposed a roundabout at the intersection of Monclova Road and Wilkins Road in Swanton. The roundabout would replace what is currently a two-way stop. According to a press release...
Maumee officials issue apology for sewer ordinance
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Maumee leaders have issued an apology to residents for the controversial ordinance mandating sewer inspections which created a firestorm within the community. The situation has been causing a stir in Maumee for weeks and on Friday, Maumee leaders issued an apology and let residents know that...
ReStore, selling household items, building materials, planned for Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN — Habitat for Humanity of Wood County is opening a ReStore, which the executive director describes as a cross between a Goodwill and a Home Depot. Mark Ohashi said the ReStore will offer at thrift-store prices household items and building materials that are donated from community members. “We get donated product from the community, from local businesses — furniture, appliances, building materials — and then sell it to the public at reduced prices,” Mr. Ohashi said. The location will be at the former Bee Gee Rental & Sales Inc. store at 829 W. Newton Rd., which closed in December, 2022.
SWANTON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Bids On Hallet Avenue Work Come In Higher Than Expected
The Swanton Village Council heard updates on future construction on Hallet Avenue during its meeting last week. Village Administrator Shannon Shulters reported bids for the initial phase of work were opened at the end of June, with Ebony Construction coming in at $860,361.15 and Miller Brothers coming in at $988,851.48. The original engineer’s estimate was $740,900.
Former 180th Fighter Wing commander nominated to be next chief of National Guard Bureau
ARLINGTON, Va. — The former commander of the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton has been nominated to become the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general...
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Jim Spanbauer Takes The Helm Of Waterville Rotary; Preps For Blues, Brews And Brats
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Waterville Rotary Club may be small, but it has a huge impact in not just the Anthony Wayne area, but also around the world. “We fight above our weight class,” said Jim Spanbauer, who was named president of the club on July 1 – the same day he retired after more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard.
Indiana contractor facing fines for exposing employees to 'deadly fall hazards' at 2 Perrysburg homes
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — An Indiana contractor faces nearly $200,000 in fines after the U.S. Department of Labor said employees were exposed to deadly risks of falls while working on framing at two homes in Perrysburg. Inspectors with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said...
Wauseon Fire Department Awarded $53,522.85 For Source Capture Exhaust System
(PRESS RELEASE) Wauseon, OH, July 24, 2024 – The Wauseon Fire Department has been awarded $53,522.85.85 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The funding allows the department to continue updating their existing source capture exhaust system, Phil Kessler, Wauseon Fire Chief recently announced. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant...
Long-Awaited Fire Truck Arrives In Monclova Township
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With its shiny red and black exterior and new tire smell, the new aerial truck stands out from the other vehicles in the Monclova Township Fire & Rescue bay, but the benefits of the $1.2 million custom-designed truck extend far beyond its looks.
Maumee City Officials Answer Questions From Residents During Informational Presentation On Sewer Ordinance
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Maumee city officials attempted to clear up some confusion surrounding the controversial Maumee emergency sewer inspection ordinance during a July 16 informational meeting in council chambers. Thirty years ago, the city of Maumee sanitary sewer discharge limit was adjusted to 25 million...
Craig Bridge gates fixed, but electrical problem persists, ODOT says
Its safety gates repaired, the Craig Memorial Bridge remained closed to traffic indefinitely Thursday while a state contractor tried to ferret out an electrical gremlin that was the initial reason for its closing more than two weeks earlier. Something is amiss within sets of electrical sensors that ensure the bridge operates properly when its drawspans are raised or lowered for Maumee River vessel traffic, the Ohio Department of Transportation explained. “This goes back to the original problem that closed the bridge on July 9,” Kyle Ruedel, the ODOT project engineer, said in a prepared statement. “There are numerous sensors that must be examined to identify the impacted sensor, and we have checked roughly 25 percent of the sensors at this time.” Troubleshooting by ODOT and contractor personnel began with the detection of communication errors after a ship passed through the bridge. The “fully closed” indication did not reach the control station, preventing the safety gates from rising to allow traffic — a status that cannot be overridden, ODOT said.
Ditch Improvement Project To Clear Swan Creek Watershed
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — At hundreds of feet long, the log jam between Springbrook Lake and Lial Renewal Center in Waterville Township is the largest of an estimated 1,100 log jams in the 300 miles of tributaries in the Swan Creek watershed. “We’ve had a big...
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