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By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer McCOMB — McComb Council on Monday voted to have a Findlay firm continue to supply the village with natural gas while council considers selling the municipal-run gas service. For several years, the village has run a natural gas operation for...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer NORTH BALTIMORE — As tornado season approaches, North Baltimore officials are searching for money to build a second weather warning siren. Village Council would like to add a siren in the western portion of North Baltimore to better alert...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer NORTH BALTIMORE — After much discussion, North Baltimore Council agreed Tuesday to advertise for the position of emergency medical service chief, for a probationary period. Council initially was prepared to establish a full-time emergency...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer ARLINGTON — Arlington Council discussed establishing a separate fund for a proposed new water tower Monday. Last month, council was told the village’s Board of Public Affairs may raise water rates to pay for a new tower, starting this...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer OTTAWA — Aided by a state tax incentive program, some Putnam County businesses last year made upgrades that totaled $18.1 million, county economic officials said. Under the Ohio Community Reinvestment Area, a company is granted a tax break for...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer A new leader and a new nursing program were highlights in 2013 at Brown Mackie College’s Findlay campus. Starting in the fall, the college at 1700 Fostoria Ave. offered an associate of applied science degree in nursing. The degree combines...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer NORTH BALTIMORE — One major infrastructure project will be completed in North Baltimore this year, and another significant initiative is being considered by Village Council. By the end of May, the second part of a project to separate storm sewer...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer New water towers will be erected this year in Mount Blanchard and McComb, and a variety of improvements are on the agenda in other Hancock County villages. In Rawson, finishing touches on a new water tower are underway, as electric work is being...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer NORTH BALTIMORE — North Baltimore Council on Thursday revised a plan to provide relief to water customers who expect high bills after letting their faucets drip to avoid waterline freezes. Last week, Village Council agreed to charge all...

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer ARCADIA — As the state Legislature debates how many additional calamity days to allow school districts during this relentless winter, Arcadia School is preparing a contingency plan. Arcadia school board on Wednesday approved a proposal to permit...