Regional news

A roundabout at State Route 309 and Thayer Road has resulted in an 85% reduction in fatal and injury crashes at the intersection

MEDIA RELEASE__This is National Roundabouts Week – a time to recognize how this relatively simple roadway design brings such outstanding results.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry urges Ohioans to take precautions and follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations if they plan to burn debris. Ohio law dictates that outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during October and November. ODNR encourages anyone burning to take protective actions and be safe, even outside of the restricted hours.
 

MEDIA RELEASE__Due to the weather, the Pandora-Gilboa Homecoming Parade has been rescheduled for Friday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Parade participants, please line up on Friday between 5:00–5:15 p.m.

The Homecoming Ceremony will begin on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. with the past Kings and Queens being announced, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of when Pandora and Gilboa consolidated into one school.

The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen crowning ceremony will follow. The Rockets will then take the field at 7:00 p.m., taking on Toledo Christian.

Submit comments by Oct. 15, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is advancing a project to improve safety by constructing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15 on the Allen County-Hardin County line, just west of the village of Ada. 

Pages