By MARIAH MERCER FEATURES WRITER 'Tis the season for Christmas concerts, twinkling lights and plenty of cheer.

William Brees, of Arcadia, Ohio, and Nathaniel Watkins, of Tiffin, Ohio, were cited for possession of criminal tools in Lot 12.

By LINSEY MAUGHAN STAFF WRITER The Hancock County Board of Elections certified most election results Tuesday, but one village race will require a recount, and a school board contest may need one.

From city hall to the heart of it all, Fostorian's are deciding today the candidates and issues that will chart the course of the city and state.

Saturday afternoon proved again that Clyde residents love parades and love to dress up for Halloween.

FOSTORIA -- A consistent effort by Nick Delventhal, Cody Green and Leroy Neeb helped Gibsonburg win a dual meet from Arcadia 177-199 at Lakeland Golf Course on Monday.

Hancock County's unemployment rate edged up to 10.8 percent in July from 10.7 percent in June, according to the latest data from the state's Department of Job and Family Services.

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By MARY KATE MALONE Staff Writer So far, competition is scarce for seven Arcadia posts up for grabs in the November election.

FINDLAY - Ohio's bison ranchers are few and far between as they wrestle with the feisty herds and higher costs of raising the animals.

By MICHELLE REITER STAFF WRITER Lyle Keller's 35 bison seem peaceful at first glance: They do a lot of standing and chewing, not unlike a cow.

Arcadia schools are gearing up for the school year, which begins Aug. 19. All new students attending Arcadia Local School may register between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Aug.

Arcadia schools are gearing up for the school year, which begins Aug. 19. All new students attending Arcadia Local School may register between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Aug.

A Hancock County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with the 2007 murder of her mother and assault on her partner.

The desire to shake the dust off neglected musical instruments led to creation of the Fostoria Community Band.