Some area residents say they plan to appeal a ruling, approving the permits to operate a 4,800-head hog farm in Pulaski Township. The Ohio Department of Agriculture, issued the approval for the Brown Swine Farm. The applicants, Robert and Sarell Brown, plan to build a new facility on Defiance-Williams County …

Just days before the next application window opens for Ohio’s biggest school voucher program, state lawmakers are considering changing the eligibility guidelines to avoid a sharp increase in qualifying locations. EdChoice, is supposed to help fund private school tuition for students from poor-performing districts and schools. That list of places …

The Indiana House endorses a proposal, banning motorists from using handheld cellphones, a step that supporters say is aimed at combating distracted driving. House members voted 86-10 in favor of the bill that only permits cellphone use with hands-free or voice-operated technology, except in emergencies. The bill would broaden the …

Lights…camera…action! Bryan residents, officials and mascots posed for a photo at the downtown courthouse square. Bryan Municipal Utilities took the snaps and shot a video of the gathering as part of a video application for “Home Town Takeover” HGTV’s upcoming television series. The TV show will select a town and …

A Cleveland man, accused of breaking into a Defiance vehicle dealership and stealing a car, was the subject of a Defiance County grand jury. Christian Malzahn is charged with failure to comply with a police officer…grand theft…and breaking and entering. We reported back on Jan. 20, someone broke into Stykemain …

Four persons involved in a drug-related home invasion in Ney are indicted by a Defiance County grand jury. Tyler Rohrs…Dylan Jordan…Luke Daenens…and Kayla Hahn face aggravated burglary charges. Prosecutors say they entered The Bend Road home on Dec. 16th. They add they robbed the occupants at gunpoint. Both the suspects …

An employee at the BFGoodrich plant in Woodburn is killed. Police and medics were called to the site, on Old U.S. 24 for an industrial accident. The victim died at the scene. The Allen County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 48-year-old Sean Redden of Fort Wayne. An autopsy found …

Justice for Sierah Inc. will present Sierah’s Birthday Soiree! on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons in Perrysburg. The event will include a live auction, cocktail reception, dinner, opportunities to win money and prizes, and a special birthday surprise. Tickets …

Thomas L. Miller, age 63, of Lyons, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at The Toledo Hospital. Thomas was born on August 10, 1956 in Morenci, MI to the late Kenneth “Tony” and Delite (Patterson) Miller. On August 15, 1976, Thomas married the love of his life, Janice (Bloomer) …

Geraldine Richardson, 98 years, of Farmer, Ohio passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Hicksville, Hicksville, Ohio. Geraldine was born September 30, 1921 in Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche (Haase) Heisler. She was a graduate of Farmer High School. Geraldine married …