Woman flown to Toledo after serious crash in Seneca County
Responders found the woman in a field with a severe leg laceration, prompting a Life Flight helicopter landing at the Route 224 and County Road 7 crash site.
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Gary Click booed after mischaracterizing Aaron Jones’ positions at Tiffin forum
Click accused Jones of backing men in women's sports and pediatric sex changes, positions Jones never stated and one already banned under Ohio law.
David Ziegler rejects data centers in Seneca County as Frankart sidesteps whether he supports them
Independent commissioner candidate David Ziegler said data centers do not belong in Seneca County, while Republican incumbent Bill Frankart stopped short of saying whether he supports or opposes bringing the massive facilities into the county.
Sandusky County’s all-Republican commission freezes spending, hiring amid projected $4.3M shortfall
County records show budget warnings were already surfacing in August, including Job and Family Services payments from the General Fund running more than $404,000 over the amount budgeted by Aug. 27.
Tiffin's $2,000 sewer-backup grant stalls after 3-3 council split
Council President Bridget Boyle broke a tie Monday to table the proposal after council members raised concerns about sewer funding, the operation of backflow-prevention devices and potential city liability.
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Tiffin police issue trespass warning after woman reports 'disappearing' comments near former Big Lots
Hours later, the woman took her concerns to City Council, where officials discussed whether Tiffin should explore additional camping rules while acknowledging limits on what the city can enforce on private property.
Click, Jones, Frankart and Ziegler to face voter questions at Tiffin candidates forum
The Sept. 23 League of Women Voters forum will bring candidates for Ohio House District 88 and Seneca County commissioner together at Tiffin Middle School ahead of the November election.
Tiffin to celebrate Dolly Day with downtown festivities, movie and literacy fundraiser
The Sept. 25 community celebration will feature Dolly Parton-inspired activities, food trucks, karaoke, a screening of "Steel Magnolias" and fundraising for a local children's literacy program.
Body recovered from Sandusky River after report of possible train strike in Fremont
Four agencies searched near the Miles Newton Bridge after Norfolk Southern reported a possible strike, but police haven't confirmed the cause of death.
2,776 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest leased for more than $11 million for fracking
Ohio Environmental Council attorney Nathan Johnson says the sale violates environmental law and is preparing a federal court challenge over the first Wayne lease sale since 2017.
Ritz Teen Thespian Guild sets auditions for fall productions
Area teenagers ages 13 to 18 can audition Sept. 20 and 21 for November performances of American History in 60 and Vote at The Ritz Theatre.
Seneca County Indivisible to host ‘Block Party for Democracy’ in downtown Tiffin Saturday
Organizers say the free event targets people who skip rallies or canvassers, pairing crafts and games with League of Women Voters registration help.
Why did Gary Click quietly leave his church? Months later, voters still don't have a clear answer
Rep. Gary Click called the transition "very public" when challenged but has not identified any announcement from March 2025, when he says he stepped down.
Tiffin police capture wanted man after nearly hour-long search downtown
Ryan Aiden Hatcher was already wanted on a statewide warrant with $10,000 bond before Friday's chase, and now faces $20,000 combined bail on three new charges.
Aaron Jones calls for bipartisan limits on Flock cameras, AI surveillance in Ohio
The Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 88 says government should not be tracking people who are suspected of no crime. Republican incumbent Gary Click has not publicly taken a position.
Seneca East FFA installs new sign at entrance to Attica
The chapter says additional signs are planned for Republic as part of an effort to highlight FFA’s longstanding presence in the Seneca East community.
Tiffin 18-year-old reached 127 mph, drove with lights off before violent rollover, sheriff’s reports say
Brady Monaco was ejected from his pickup and found unconscious after a pursuit that deputies say crossed fields, blew through stop signs at triple-digit speeds and ended after the truck struck two utility poles.
Questionable data center forecasts are driving up Ohio power bills
PJM's capacity charges have jumped tenfold since May 2025, and Ohio has no independent review of transmission costs tied to unproven data center demand.
Ohio State University, three other Ohio universities receive an ‘F’ in latest free speech rankings
Ohio State fell from No. 124 to No. 174 nationally, the steepest drop in the survey, after banning chalking and restricting dorm decor last summer.
Tiffin city government faces major electricity increase after years at below-market rate
The city has continued paying less than 5 cents per kilowatt-hour under a contract that expired more than two years ago. NOPEC hopes to soften the coming increase by pooling Tiffin with 11 other communities as Ohio confronts rapidly growing electricity demand.
