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April 14, 2025 | Zoning variances granted for Tuffman Equipment Rental in BG’s Woodbridge Business Park
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Wood County Sheriff's Office plans increased patrols targeting distracted driving
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Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say

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