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 …
Read More »Good Luck, Gang!
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 …
Read More »Malzahn Case Update
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 …
Read More »Home Invasion Suspects In Court b
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 …
Read More »Deadly Accident At BFG Plant
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 …
Read More »For Sierah
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 …
Read More »AoP Clears Hurdle
Artesian of Pioneer gets permission. Their application to dig a drinking water test well, near Fayette gets approval from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. It’s for a single test well, on Fulton County Road S. State officials say they found the well site application complies with all applicable laws and …
Read More »Kennedy In Town
Ohio Supreme Court Justice, Sharon Kennedy was in northwest Ohio. She took a tour of the Spangler Candy Company facilities in Bryan. Then, she stopped in to visit with Williams County Commissioners. Kennedy has held a seat on the state’s highest court since 2012. She is currently seeking re-election to …
Read More »Two Hurt In DKC Crash
A bad crash in DeKalb County. Officers were called to County Road 61 at County Road 12 where they find a pick-up truck, driven by 41-year-old Bobby Double of Butler. He told them he was northbound on 61, when his vehicle began to slide on the icy roadway. His truck …
Read More »New Jobs By Conagra
Conagra…one of North America’s leading food companies announces plans to expand its northwest Ohio manufacturing facility. The ag giant will invest $40 million to add a new production line at its Archbold plant. That expansion is expected to add about 100 new jobs. The company currently employs about 370 workers …
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