Henry County News

Nearly a century after his death, a Civil War veteran with descendants in the area has a new memorial stone at Sherwood Cemetery.

Some Defiance County poll workers reported good turnouts this morning during the early hours of voting.

Neighbor helping neighbor isn't a thing of the past when communities decide to "Live United," United Ways' campaign theme this year.

At two spots along the new U.S. 24 that the Ohio Department of Transportation is building to improve human travel between Toledo and Napoleon, the agency best known for highway construction is developing conservation areas that, among other purposes, will be rest stops for birds.

Today's opening of the new U.S. 24 section from Defiance to the Indiana state line marks the latest step in the Fort to Port project that promises to improve the economic climate of northwest Ohio.

Flu and respiratory viruses are widespread in Defiance and Henry counties, while Paulding County seems relatively untouched.

There's more living space outside of the Albrights' snug home than inside. Purchased at auction and extensively renovated, the cottage has one bedroom and a cozy family room that had been a garage.

A "tremendous response" from people getting their seasonal flu shots has left the Defiance County Health Department with no vaccine for children ages 3-18 and with a limited supply for adults.

A person was flown by medical helicopter Friday afternoon from a field in Napoleon Township in Henry County after a dune buggy went off the road about 2:55 p.m., sheriff's deputies said.

Several times per week, a Norfolk Southern train carrying 80 cars or so of flammable ethanol snakes its way through Toledo on its way from refineries west of Chicago to a gasoline-blending terminal in New Jersey.

The Village of McClure has found it has a deficit fund balance of about $116,000. The Village of McClure is the latest in Ohio to be placed on fiscal emergency.

The Regional Port Authority of Northwest Ohio is seeking a $95.8 million federal grant that would fund the rehabilitation of the Maumee and Western Railroad.

The Henry County village of McClure yesterday became the 20th in the state to be placed on fiscal emergency status by the Ohio Auditor's Office.

A northwest Ohio village is under a fiscal emergency. The declaration comes for McClure, in Henry County, after a state analysis of its finances.

The unemployment rate fell from June to July in each of the six area counties, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

By LISA NICELY nicely@crescent-news.com NAPOLEON - Four individuals were inducted into the ag hall of fame at the Henry County Fair on Sunday.

The four children killed July 26 when a woman driving drunk crashed her van on a New York state highway should serve as a stark reminder against operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Henry County officials have agreed to provide a $300,000 loan guarantee to a specialty car company in hopes of luring the small Decatur, Ind., firm to expand into the area.

One weekend of festivals just wrapped up. Another is already ahead! This Friday marks the start of the Henry County Fair at the fairgrounds on Perry Street in Napoleon.

One weekend of festivals just wrapped up. Another is already ahead! This Friday marks the start of the Henry County Fair at the fairgrounds on Perry Street in Napoleon.