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A state investigation continues into a shooting in Defiance on Martin Street. Officers responded to a domestic call. When they arrive, they are confronted by Alex Johnson…he has a knife. Soon after, he is shot and killed by the police.

A Defiance County deputy gets attacked by a pit bull while trying to get into a Hicksville home with a search warrant. The officer had to go to the hospital and was soon released. The dog was shot and killed. Officials tell reporters they seized firearms and controlled substances from …

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs meet in special session and approve the appointment of Derek Allen to fill the board’s open seat. The panel had five candidates who sought the post. Board members were impressed with the field of applicants and say it was a tough choice. Allen’s appointment …

Republican lawmakers in both chambers of the Ohio Legislature are now pushing measures to ban abortion, once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Similar measures approved by lawmakers were twice vetoed by former Gov., John Kasich. Gov. DeWine has indicated he’ll sign it. It would be among the most restrictive abortion …

A fire claims the lives of two people in downtown Garrett. Officials say another victim is hospitalized after the blaze at Hall’s Sleeping Rooms. First units on the scene found heavy flames and smoke coming from the brick structure on South Randolph Street. It is not known how many people …

There will be some noticeable road work going on this year in Bryan. City officials say the projects will be underway along much of Main Street and Townline Road. Construction is set to begin March 18 and should be finished in July. Main Street will remain open during the work…there …

Some folks over in Pioneer get a nice windfall. Officials say they will be seeing a $200 rebate on their electric bills this month. The village council passed a resolution approving the rebate on Monday. The hope is, the checks go out immediately. Officials add the rebate does not include …

Williams County, Edon Northwest Local Schools and the Four County Career Center have come to a mutual agreement that they hope will help spur investment north of Edon for the next 30 years. They have agreed on a tax-increment financing agreement, under which new businesses will be exempt from paying …

A burger run ends in charges at a Montpelier eatery. Officials tell reporters a Bryan man wasn’t happy with the crew working the McDonald’s drive-thru…so he walked inside for a refund and ended up downtown at the police station. Joshua Bible was arrested and charged with OVI at the E. …

An area woman, who skipped a court appearance and drug treatment in November, is picked up at a Bryan hotel to face charges. Officers received a tip, Danielle Stipe of Bryan, arrested on a Defiance Municipal Court warrant charging with possession of marijuana and drug abuse instruments, back in May, …