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Williams County Commissioners endorsed the health department’s request for a grant renewal to assist local adolescents in avoiding substance usage. The $125,000 federal award is spread over five years. Oscar Hernandez, the Williams County Health Commissioner, stated that the cash primarily supports the department’s ECHO (Educating Communities on Healthy Opportunities) …

The defendant was arraigned in Henry County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning after being re-indicted in a deadly hotel fire that occurred in Napoleon 1992. 64 year old William Mohr, of Edwardsville, Illinois, entered a not guilty plea to three charges of both murder and aggravated murder. A Henry …

During its meeting on Monday, the Hicksville Village Council proceeded to examine an ordinance pertaining to animal ownership in the village. A final reading of an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of animals close to residences was held by the council. When the topic of distance was brought up, Mayor …

Clayton Earl “Mick” Griffin, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Clayton was born April 7, 1939, in Paris, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (DePriest) Griffin. He married Theresa M. (Kerns) on December 31, 1985, in Hicksville, Ohio …

The purchase of a kit to construct a pavilion at Bryan’s Lincoln Park was approved by Bryan city council on Monday night. It was determined that using a state purchasing method was more cost-effective than putting the job out to bid. The anticipated cost is $83,135. The park area surrounding …

According to American Municipal Power, Montpelier Municipal Utilities recently won multiple accolades. During the American Public Power Association’s annual Engineering & Operations Conference, which was held in Huntsville, Alabama, the utility was awarded a Diamond level Excellence in Safety Award, a Diamond level designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider, …

The Bryan Planning Commission Monday approved two requests for use variances. One request was to install storage units to the currently grassy area behind Carpet Wholesalers at 211 S. Union St. The carpet company would lease the space to the storage unit’s owners. Plans propose for four structures that would …

A lawsuit between the city of Bryan and a nearby church was dismissed with prejudice by a judge in Williams County Common Pleas Court. The city claimed that Dad’s Place Church lacked an occupancy permit and that its lack of a sprinkler system posed a fire safety risk. Just eight …

An appeals court recently upheld the conviction of an Archbold man on a rape accusation who was given a minimum term of ten years in jail. A jury in Fulton County Common Pleas Court found 48-year-old Michael Cowgill guilty of one count of first-degree rape in March 2025. Additionally, the …

Because of the storm damage on Saturday, Defiance city officials have extended hours at the municipal compost facility on State Route 281, which is adjacent to the water pollution control plant. Residents of Defiance can visit the site, which is typically open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The location will …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 4, 2026, at approximately 4:49 p.m. at the intersection of Five Point Road and Lime City Road. A 2018 Ford four door driven by Brooke Tabbert, 30, of Oak Harbor, was traveling …

A tornado that caused significant damage and cut off electricity to most of the downtown area was triggered by a thunderstorm that passed through Defiance early on Saturday afternoon. Around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning. Afterwards, the NWS concluded that the storm …

Now that spring has arrived, construction season has also begun. There is a large project in Wood County that might affect your drive. Workers are re-decking the State Route 795 bridge over I-75, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. This implies a 75-day closure of the bridge. Vehicles traveling …

Paul L. Green Sr., age 88, of Edon, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born July 5, 1937, in York Township, Steuben County, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Faye (Ordway) Green. Paul was a proud graduate of the Metz (Mohawks) School class …

After being detained in western Indiana a few days ago, a former local who is accused of shooting and injuring his sister on March 21 has been brought back to Defiance County. John Okuley, 63, of Columbus, is accused of felonious assault, a second-degree crime, and attempted murder, a first-degree …