MEDIA RELEASE__As we continue seeing potential for a significant winter storm this weekend (January 24-25, 2026), the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) want to remind everyone to prepare for hazardous road conditions and unpredictable weather.
“We are watching the storm closely, and I've directed our state agencies to be ready to clear the roads and help motorists as soon as the snow hits," said Governor DeWine. “The best way you can help law enforcement and road crews is to prioritize your own safety by taking your time on the roads, being patient, and giving snowplows plenty of room to work if you must travel.”
The Ohio Department of Transportation is gearing up for the storm by checking equipment, loading trucks with de-icing materials, and pre-treating routes, as they are able.
VAN WERT__The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team was hit with an early barrage of triples and lost to Northwest Conference leader Lincolnview 80-66 on Friday, January 23.
The balanced Lancers placed four players in double-figure scoring.
First-place Lincolnview bombed in five first-period treys to build a 28-15 lead they never relinquished.
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The Findlay Courier has reported that Gabriel Gratz of Ada was killed in a two-vehicle crash at 7:55 a.m. on Thursday, January 22.
Gratz was driving north on State Route 235 near Township Rd. 27 when he entered the southbound lane and struck a vehicle driven by Nicole Neely of Waterville.
Gratz was pronounced dead at the scene and Neely was transported to St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
Details were provided by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls basketball team rode a huge third period to a 45-35 victory over visiting Lincolnview in a Northwest Conference contest on Thursday, January 22.
The game was tied 7-7 after the first quarter, and Bluffton inched ahead 14-13 at halftime.
The Pirates then authored a 19-5 third stanza to build a 33-18 margin heading to the fourth quarter. Eight different Bluffton players sank a field goal in the decisive quarter, while holding the Lancers to just two baskets.
