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Chester To Fill Board Seat

Millcreek-West Unity education officials appoint David Chester to fill the open board seat created when former board member, Kellie Gray resigned to take the position of Williams County treasurer. Chester will serve through Dec. Gray was appointed county treasurer in late March. She replaces Vicki Grimm, who left the position …

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Foster Care Plan Details Emerge

The GOP and Democratic leaders in the Ohio House say improving foster care in light of the state’s addictions epidemic is a top legislative priority this year. One bill announced would ensure that potential foster parents are trained, licensed and approved more effectively. The proposed legislation follows record spending for …

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Car V Semi

A New Haven man is hurt after getting stuck under a moving semi-trailer. Officials tell reporters the 40-year-old driver lost control of his car and crashed into it on I-69, north of the Markle exit. The semi driver did not realize the vehicle was wedged under his trailer and kept …

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New Chase Laws Wanted

Gov. Mike DeWine wants a state board to develop a law enforcement standard regarding police pursuits. The governor says that too often people are killed or seriously injured when drivers flee from police. He says minimum agency standards would create a consistent approach to pursuits to help save lives. The …

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Money For Students

Almost $2 million dollars in funds for students and other educational pursuits are handed out from local, foundation and university sources at Bryan High School’s annual scholarship night. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and a host of community leaders, serving a variety of service organizations attended the event.

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Big Car Show Coming Up

Car lovers…unite! Antique car collectors from throughout the Midwest will gather at Sauder Village on Saturday to showcase their vintage automobiles. More than 100 antique cars are already registered for the special event which offers a unique view of the automobiles from days gone by. Guests will have a chance …

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Parent Arrested At School

A parent is arrested at Montpelier Village Schools after a school resource officer noticed her showing signs of being under the influence after dropping off her child. Officials say Ashley Grond of Defiance was arrested and charged with felony possession of crystal methamphetamine, and on a warrant out of Defiance …

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Deadly Crash In HT

One person is killed in a solo crash on Watson Road, at Ohio 15 in Highland Township. Witnesses told officers Deanna Miller, 43, of Defiance went off of the south side of the roadway into a ditch. Miller, who was not wearing a safety belt at the time, was ejected …

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Funds For Area Services Announced

Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio gets an additional $50,000 in women’s grant funding from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Officials say the funds can be used for any substance use, mental health or related residential service treatment that is needed for qualifying women served by Recovery …

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The First Man

A new permanent exhibit focusing on space exploration and the Ohio native who was the first person to walk on the moon has opened at a Cincinnati museum. The Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery celebrates the legacy of Apollo 11 and its crew members. The exhibit focuses especially on Neil …

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