The City of New Haven announces the appointment of a new police chief to take over duties from Jeff McCracken, who currently holds the position. Detective James Krueger will begin his duties on January 1st, officials confirm. Chief Krueger is certified as a generalist and firearm instructor…as well as a …

A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …

State Issues 1 and 2 were both approved statewide Tuesday, despite being defeated in the 4-county region (Williams/Defiance/Fulton/Henry). State Issue 1, the amendment relating to abortion and other reproductive decisions passed statewide, with 56.62% voting in favor of the amendment. State Issue 2, relating to recreational marijuana, also passed statewide, …

A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …

Ohio voters approve a ballot measure to amend the state constitution to establish a right to abortion. It’s a crucial victory for abortion rights, while adding momentum behind efforts to protect abortion access through citizen-led initiatives in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. The projected …

Election Day overall ran smoothly as poll workers found themselves busy with turnout in Williams County. Overall, 12,110 out of the county’s 24,478 registered voters cast a ballot on or before Tuesday, officials say.

Bernard “Barney” L. Beavers, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Mr. Beavers was the owner of the former Beavers Construction and later worked as Building Supervisor of the Middle School for Bryan City Schools.  Barney …

Patricia E. Appel, 65, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 6, 2023, in her residence.  Patricia was born June 28, 1958, at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas W. and Barbara J. (Wiedelman) Parrott. Patricia lived and raised her children on the family …

Virgil F. Fry, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Mr. Fry was a self-employed farmer and lithographer for the Ohio Art Company for 40 years. He was a member of the Edon Lions Club, Labor …

John A. Kline, age 72, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 2:45 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  John worked as a finisher at Titan Tire and retired with over 40 years of service.  He was a US Army veteran who served as …