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Ohio governor gets bill allowing townships to enforce traffic laws on interstates

COLUMBUS - Dozens of townships across Ohio would have the option of enforcing state traffic laws on interstate highways running through their jurisdictions under a bill awaiting Gov. Mike DeWine's signature. Read Full Story Mon, Jun 6, 2022

Ghanbari to be grand marshal for 'Light Ohio Blue' cruiser caravan

COLUMBUS, Ohio - State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, will serve as the grand marshal of the Light Ohio Blue Cruiser Caravan today in support of the organization's weeklong campaign bringing an awareness to supporting law enforcement across the state Read Full Story Tue, May 17, 2022

Lake Twp. Veterans Memorial Highway designation approved by General Assembly

COLUMBUS, Ohio - House Bill 164, introduced by State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, to designate a portion of State Ohio 795 in Wood County as the "Lake Township Veterans Memorial Highway" was amended into Substitute House Bill 291. Read Full Story Wed, Apr 20, 2022

Ohio fights retail theft by regulating sales on on-line marketplaces like Facebook

States are doing something that Congress has yet to accomplish - make it harder for criminals to sell stolen items online. Read Full Story Fri, Apr 8, 2022

Nearly $2 million in state funds coming to Wood County for educational programs

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Nearly $2 million in state funding is making its way to Wood County to benefit various educational programs. The state controlling board approved measures Monday totaling $1.79 million, including: Read Full Story Tue, Apr 5, 2022

Lawmakers choose sides over DeWine's Constitutional Carry Law

TOLEDO, Ohio - On Monday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that made concealed weapon permits optional for people legally allowed to carry a gun. WTOL 11 reached out to several lawmakers across the aisle to learn who was for and against this bill. Read Full Story Tue, Mar 15, 2022

Ghanbari's bill to curb legal services costs passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, Ohio - House Bill 531 introduced by State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, passed unanimously on the House floor Wednesday and now moves to the Senate for further consideration. Read Full Story Mon, Mar 14, 2022

GUEST COLUMN: 'Skyrocketing home prices' forcing police, teachers out of cities they service| Opinion

At the end of one of the many recent police ride-alongs I participate in across Ohio, I looked into the eyes of an officer just wrapping up another long shift at a department already stretched thin. Read Full Story Tue, Feb 15, 2022

Ghanbari jumps into ice safety messaging

Ohio Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, met with Bowling Green Fire Division Chief Bill Moorman Thursday to discuss public safety issues. When the chief mentioned the division's crews were going to practice ice rescues - Ghanbari jumped in, literally. Ghanbari suited up and joined them on the ice. Read Full Story Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Wilbarger enjoying retirement after half-century library career

Curtice resident Jeannine Wilbarger is enjoying a new chapter in her life after retiring as director of the Rossford Public Library on Nov. 30. Read Full Story Mon, Jan 24, 2022