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McClure man killed in crash Saturday
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 6 Saturday evening led to the death of a McClure man. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Rte. 6 near mile post 19 (County Road O3) at 10:46 p.m. for a report of a head-on crash.
Open house commemorates water district's 30th anniversary
BOWLING GREEN — The Northwestern Water and Sewer District will host an open house on Tuesday to commemorate its 30-year anniversary. The open house will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at 12560 Middleton Pike. It will include a special presentation at 4 p.m. that traces the district’s history, from its inception to its current growth and its future plans. Over the years, the district has grown to provide water and sewer services to areas of Wood, Hancock, Sandusky, Henry, and Lucas counties. District staff members will be on hand to provide guided tours of the facility, and members of the board of trustees will be available to discuss the district’s future plans.
Aug. 10, 2024
The Henry County Fair is in full swing, which means the Napoleon Lions Club has begun their ice cream dipping. Members have been undergoing wrist exercises to get in shape for the eight-day fair, and the two-a-day shifts have been filled. Ann and I are doing our serving of the cold treats on Monday and Tuesday, filling 330-minute shifts each day.
Final hearing on proposed Swan Creek watershed ditch project pushed back a year
The Joint Board of the Fulton, Henry, and Lucas County Commissioners voted Tuesday to recess until July 15 the final hearing of a joint-county ditch petition to allow for maintenance of Swan Creek and some of its tributaries and to exclude Fulton and Henry counties from the petition. The nine-member board voted 7-1 to approve the measure, with Commissioner Anita Lopez voting against and Commissioner Pete Gerken out of town. About 100 attended the 30-minute meeting at One Government Center. The measure was proposed by Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski in his July 25 letter to the joint board. On July 15, the matter is to be considered by Lucas County commissioners.
Swan Creek petition put on hold
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Tuesday marked the final hearing at One Government Center for the Swan Creek ditch clean-up efforts. Residents have been in an uproar for weeks after learning that some of the cost for ditch maintenance is going to be passed on to homeowners. Commissioners from Lucas, Henry...
Napoleon man enters plea to rape charges in Henry County case
NAPOLEON — A Napoleon man has entered pleas in Henry County Common Pleas Court to two charges alleging sexual abuse of an adult female. Adam Couts, 51, Napoleon, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, a first-degree felony; and sexual battery, a third-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was set for Aug. 28. An additional count of rape, a first-degree felony; and three...
High School Musical Theater Awards held by CCHC
NAPOLEON — The Cultural Center of Henry County (CCHC) hosted its first-ever CCHC High School Musical Theatre Awards during its annual Spring ArtsFest event. Performances were staged just outside of the CCHC’s John L. Johnson Auditorium located on Main Street in Napoleon.
The District: Project Updates
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) delivers water and sewer services to over 20,000 customers in Wood, Henry, Sandusky, and Hancock counties. Although many of our projects are performed underground, our utility work can impact water and sewer service and roads throughout our area. Updates are highlighted in bold and underlined.
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