Secretary Larose applauds State Board of Deposit for taking next step toward acceptance of cryptocurrency payments

COLUMBUS - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on today’s action by the Ohio Board of Deposit, allowing for proposals to facilitate the use of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, as payment for state fees and services. As one of the state’s largest fee-for-service agencies, the Secretary of State’s office processes nearly half a million payment transactions annually.

Hunter fined for lack of orange clothing

During the 2024-25 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, observed a hunter wearing only a hunter-orange hat. Hunters are required to wear an orange vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls during deer gun hunting seasons. Officer Porinchok contacted the hunter and issued a citation for not wearing the required hunter orange. The hunter paid a $125 fine in addition to court costs in Putnam County Court.

Vantage Honor Roll

Listed below is the (AB) Honor Roll for the 4th 9 Weeks. The * denotes a 4.0 GPA. Please publish in your newspaper.

Heidelberg University announces spring semester Dean’s List

TIFFIN, Ohio - Heidelberg University has announced the names of 384 students who have earned academic recognition on the spring semester dean’s list. Local students on that are Hayden Wagner, a junior from Antwerp, Sadie Estle, a senior from Oakwood and Gabbie Stallbaum, a senior from Paulding

MetaLINK announces fiber optic internet in Payne

Payne - MetaLINK Technologies is thrilled to announce the commencement of the construction of a state-of-the-art fiber optic Internet network in Payne, Ohio. This ambitious project is set to revolutionize the local infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet access and advanced connectivity to the residents and businesses in the Village of Payne.

Apaches cruise to win over Raiders

NAPOLEON – In district semifinal baseball action Thursday afternoon, the Fairview Apaches took the lead in the third inning and never looked back in rolling to a 10-1 victory over Wayne Trace.