The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash involving two commercial tractor-trailers. The crash occurred today at 5:58 a.m. on the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 91 westbound in Sandusky Township, Sandusky County. The preliminary investigation showed a 2020 Volvo commercial tractor-trailer was parked …
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Date change for Williams Co. Relay For Life.
The Williams County Relay for Life event, originally scheduled for June 6, has been rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 19. The event will take place from 5-11 p.m. around the Bryan Square. The date change was made due to a jury trial set for June 4-6, which prevents organizers from closing …
Read More »Man who shot 15 year old girl accepts plea deal.
A man who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl in March 2024 accepted a plea deal Wednesday. 19 year old Robert Shields III, entered an Alford plea and was found guilty of aggravated burglary and murder in the death of 15-year-old Jaylah Perry. Shields had been in an on-again, off-again …
Read More »Memorial Day right around the corner.
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and communities across Williams County are preparing to honor the nation’s fallen heroes. A variety of ceremonies and events are planned for Monday, offering residents opportunities to gather, remember and pay tribute. The annual parade in Bryan will begin with line-up at 9 …
Read More »Parkview Bryan Hospital named among Top 20 rural and community hospitals.
Parkview Bryan Hospital has been selected as one of the nation’s Top 20 rural and community hospitals by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The hospitals are identified using the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural Prospective Payment System (PPS) hospital performance. The …
Read More »Bryan Council approves agreement with city firefighters.
Bryan City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement Monday night for city firefighters. The agreement is with the International Association of Firefighters Local 5243. The agreement calls for a $1 per hour increase for firefighters this year, along with a 4% wage adjustment. Firefighters will then receive a 3% increase …
Read More »DeWine, Ohio Mental Health Leaders Unveil New 988 License Plate.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today joined leaders from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) to unveil a new specialty license plate intended to increase awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The easy-to-remember, three-digit 988 Lifeline launched nationwide in …
Read More »Rosemary A. Kimpel, 84
Rosemary A. Kimpel, 84, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on November 29, 1940 in Edon, Ohio to Ivan and Mary (Bunce) Kimpel. Rosemary attended Cooney Elementary School and graduated from Edon Northwest High School. After high school …
Read More »Kathleen “Katy” A. (Motter) Hook, 63
Kathleen “Katy” A. Hook, 63, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 18, 2025 at West Chester Hospital in West Chester, Ohio. She was born on April 23, 1962 in Montpelier to Ralph and Carol (Matthews) Motter, Sr. Kathleen was married to Bruce A. Hook on September 8, 1989 …
Read More »Clinton Rockey, 92
Clinton J. Rockey, 92, of Lima passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1933 in Edon, Ohio to Clinton Cyrus and Katharine Clara (Bauer) Rockey. He served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955. On December 27, 1953 he married Nancy J. Perry …
Read More »Interchange project has begun in Henry County.
An interchange project has begun in Henry County. A sign has been posted along U.S. 24 by the Ohio Department of Transportation in recent weeks, noting the traffic disruptions that are expected just north of Okolona when construction of an interchange at Road 17D begins Monday. The road is expected …
Read More »18-year-old killed in a crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle in Tiffin.
An 18-year-old passenger was killed and a driver critically injured in a crash involving a motorcycle Monday morning in Tiffin. The crash happened at the intersection of W. Market and Benner streets, according to a media release from Tiffin Police Chief David Pauly. A motorcycle carrying two people was traveling …
Read More »Hicksville celebrating 150 years.
Hicksville will be celebrating 150 years since incorporation of the village with a variety of events and activities downtown on June 5-7. Games, music and attractions for all ages will be featured. The kickoff dinner will be held at the Rustic Handle Factory at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, …
Read More »New hours at Williams County JFS.
Williams County Department of Job and Family Services will be changing its hours a bit beginning next month in order to try to be available for more people. The office hours when the agency will be open to the public will be Monday-Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and …
Read More »Fatal accident Saturday night in Whiteford Township.
A woman and her unborn child were killed after a traffic crash in Whiteford Township Saturday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff, the crash happened just after 10 p.m. on northbound US-23, north of Consear Road. A preliminary investigation indicated that Kaitlyn Ellison, 32, of Petersburg, Mich. was driving …
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