John Retcher from Defiance, OH, works at Snyder Buick GMC Chevrolet and has been listening to The Bear for over 30 years. He loves the rock music mix, hearing about upcoming shows, and the station’s connection to the community. Outside of work, John enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and music, and he’s always there to support his daughter’s sports. Congrats, John – you’re today's Listener of the Day!

A citizen-led charter amendment would prohibit data centers larger than 25 megawatts within city limits.

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Delaware Township, Defiance County.  The crash occurred at the intersection of Buckskin Road and The Bend Road at approximately 8:20 p.m on October 28, 2026. The preliminary investigation revealed that [...]

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Delaware Township, Defiance County. The crash occurred at the intersection of Buckskin Road and The Bend Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2011 Toyota Camry was westbound on Buckskin Road. A 2019 Buick …

MINERAL RIDGE — Perennial volleyball power and 11th-seeded Independence powered past ninth-seeded United, 25-19, 25-20, 24-26, 25-17, in a Division VI district semifinal Monday at Mineral Ridge High School. Both teams are 17-7. The Blue Devils have won six in a row, while the Eagles lost three of their last five matches. The Eagles were […]

Rosie Margaret Wooley, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, following a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Richard and Edna (Kirkbride) Post. Rosie lived a life marked by independence, devotion, and quiet generosity. She retired from the Southern Local School District after 34 years as a school bus driver,...

For college students approaching graduation, adulthood is often seen as a period characterized by increasing independence. Years of education are anticipated to create professional opportunities and provide some measure of financial security. However, these expectations become increasingly challenging in an economy in which housing costs remain at elevated levels, everyday expenses exhaust substantial proportions of...

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance welcomed Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley as a new member. The mission of the agency is to empower people with disabilities and disadvantages to achieve independence and a higher quality of life. Goodwill shoppers and donors make the mission possible, because 87 cents of [...]

A referendum to set the Canadian province of Alberta on a path to independence failed Tuesday with 1.5 million votes cast.