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The Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, Feb. 18th. The free event begins at 7 p.m. at the New Era Auditorium at 520 W. Mulberry St. in Bryan. It is open to the public.
Read More »Montpelier graduate murdered, arrest warrant issued
The young woman found dead in her apartment last week was a Montpelier high school graduate. Police are now looking for the man they say killed her. Paulding Police Chief Randy Crawford issued a murder warrant for 47-year-old Frank Tracy of Paulding. The victim, Hannah Fischer, was found dead in …
Read More »President’s Day closings and meeting schedule
Today is President’s Day, and federal and state offices are closed today. No mail delivery and many banks are observing the holiday. County Commission meetings in Williams and Defiance counties will not be held today. Local school boards will meet today, including Stryker, North Central Local, Central Local, the Bryan …
Read More »Kroger stores to start selling Narcan today
Kroger is now selling the antidote for heroin overdoses without a prescription. The drug is Naloxone, brand name Narcan, and the company said last week they’ll begin selling the drug over the counter starting today. Kroger is joining other pharmacies in selling the drug that reverses the effects of an …
Read More »American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers
The American Cancer Society is looking for more volunteer drivers to help take care of patients who need transportation to medical treatments. The Road to Recovery Program is hoping to add more drivers and is holding a training program for those interested in volunteering. One of the training sessions will …
Read More »Geraldine Elsie Werder, 101
Geraldine Elsie Werder, age 101, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Genesis Health Care in Bryan, after a lengthy illness. Prior to her retirement she had been a music teacher for many years. Geraldine was born in Stryker on December 27, 1914, the daughter of Wendell P. and Francis …
Read More »Etch A Sketch to leave Bryan, heading to Canada
Etch A Sketch is leaving the City of Bryan, and heading north to Canada. The Ohio Art Company announcing it’s selling the iconic Etch A Sketch to Spin Master Corporation. The company says they will make a significant investment in new equipment to bolster their main business of lithography. Spin …
Read More »Man charged in Defiance burglary
A burglary reported in Defiance led to a man’s arrest. 23-year-old Cody Jenkins was arrested on Tuesday and charged with burglary, interfering with the operation of a train and inducing panic. Officers were called to Washington Ave. Monday night around 9 p.m. Jenkins was taken into custody on the Riverside …
Read More »Defiance wants to get eyesores cleaned up, removed
Defiance County commissioners have earmarked $150,000 from the unappropriated county funds portion of the budget to pay for removal of vacant properties. The county is targeting these eyesores and asking the townships and municipalities to each come up with a target list to start from. The Commission will take applications …
Read More »Paulding woman found dead in her apartment
A Paulding woman was found dead in her apartment on Tuesday. 21-year-old Hannah Fischer’s body was discovered in the late afternoon and police were called just before 5 p.m. No other details were released. The Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn will do an autopsy to determine the young woman’s …
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