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In case a chemical-based emergency arises, Williams County utility officials, workers and first responders are setting up a massive test scenario to ensure they are ready if something like that happens. Bryan Municipal Utilities will host an emergency preparedness drill involving the simulated release of an industrial chemical at the …

CCNO’s governing board OK’s a 2020 operating budget that is a little higher than this year’s. It includes some good news for Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas and Williams counties…next year’s per diem amount charged to them for housing inmates at the facility will be $71.75, a 93-cent decrease from the …

Two Michigan residents are brought in on drug charges following a lengthy investigation. Tyler Abston and Vicki Witmer are accused of trafficking in heroin and methamphetamine. Area officers seized more than 20 ounces of meth and over four ounces of a heroin, mixed with fentanyl. Bond was set for both …

A Michigan man, picked up on a warrant in Texas, is facing a list felony counts in Defiance County. Adrian Reyes was indicted on 12 counts of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor and more. Reyes is held at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, pending an arraignment in Defiance …

A 4-year-old is taken to a hospital after a semi rolls into the path of an oncoming SUV in DeKalb County, at the intersection of State Road 1 and County Road 40. Investigators say the driver of the big rig failed to yield the right of way, and rolled into …

Animal welfare officials seize horses, calves, dogs and a goat from a LaGrange County property with a history of animal abuse concerns. Deputies and the State Board of Animal Health served a search warrant at the property of Larry Myers, Sr. Several animals were found to be in need of …

The highest court in Ohio held session from Montpelier Exempted Village Schools on Wednesday, and though no verdicts were rendered, it was a great learning experience for many of those involved. Chief Justice, Thomas Moyer created the Ohio Supreme Court’s Off-Site Educational Program, which has since brought a sampling of …

A local girl makes good…Dr. Lindsey Reynolds, a 1996 graduate of Bryan High School, receives the state of Wyoming award…the Woman of Influence in the Arts for 2019. The annual award honors women in 13 different categories. Reynolds is currently the executive director of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. She was …

Edward Ramirez of Bryan, is wanted for driving on a suspended license and a violation of parole, as well as another undisclosed bench warrant. For hours, a neighborhood search for Ramirez in town netted some sightings of him but no arrest. He is loose at this hour.

Brandon Cousino of Montpelier faces charges after a chase with police in Bryan. Officers say Cousino shoplifted some items from the Walmart on Main. Eventually, a pursuit with five police units is on. He tries to stash the car behind a storefront on Main and makes a run for it. …