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Chase Called Off In WC

One Williams County sheriff’s deputy narrowly escapes injury while attempting to intercept a vehicle during a high-speed pursuit Sunday afternoon. The call from dispatch goes out…Defiance County law enforcement says be-on-the-lookout for a male suspect who is a threat to himself and others. The car is spotted on Ohio 107, …

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More Jobs…More Growth

An expanding Bryan business that’s expected to bring eight jobs and increased revenue to the city…is approved Monday to apply for a tax exemption. Airmate is planning a $2 million dollar, 26,000-square-foot expansion at its 40,000-square-foot facility on County Road D, next to the Williams County Airport. City Planning and …

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It’s Back. Lets Have Fun

After a hiatus of several years, horse and truck pulls are returning to the Williams County Fair this September…set for the 11th through the 18th. Last year, the pandemic resulted in a fair that was strictly youth livestock shows with a few food vendors. This year, the livestock shows will …

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One Dead In Napoleon Crash

A Napoleon man dies in a solo crash on North Perry Street. Officials tell reporters Shane Pullen was southbound…when the vehicle went off the left side of the road, near the intersection with Clinton Street…hitting a curb and two light poles. Pullen was taken to Henry County Hospital where he …

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Robinson Heads To Prison

Montpelier woman is sentenced. Mary Bates-Robinson gets four to six years in prison. Prosecutors say she stabbed her boyfriend on two separate occasions. She pled guilty to both. As part of the plea deal, a second count of felonious assault, as well as some domestic violence charges are dropped. We …

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Big Rig Wreck On 69

A driver is cited…following a three vehicle injury crash on I-69, in Steuben County. First responders are called to the northbound lanes, in the area of the mile marker 346. First units on the scene find a semi, driven by 29 year old Nai Ye Koko of Troy, NY was …

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Please Help.

Bloom Kids Closet has kicked off its Back to School clothing drive throughout Williams County. All to provide new clothing for school-age children in hardship circumstances. Donations can be dropped off in Bryan, at the Edward Jones office on North Main St….along with Season’s Bistro and Endless Creations, both on …

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COVID Is Stubborn

You have been hearing about it of late…the Delta Variant…and other forms of COVID-19…that won’t go away. Coronavirus in Ohio continues to be a battle. At this hour, Williams County health officials confirm at least 23 new cases in the past week and a half, or so. Two are in …

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A Sticky Mess In Defiance

Gross. A big rig…hauling waste…a gooey sludge like mixture…starts spilling its nasty load on Ohio 15, near Defiance. The gunk is then ran over by several cars behind the rig…and then spread around a few streets in town. Meanwhile…the spewing truck continues its trek into town too…leaving its funky trail. …

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Allan Enters Plea

A Williams County man, indicted for rape…pleads guilty to a lesser charge and one other offense in a Defiance County courtroom. Dylan Allan, of West Unity, was accused of sexual battery…and corrupting another with drugs. Prosecutors say Allen engaged in sex at an Ohio 66 location…with an impaired female…who couldn’t …

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