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Another Drug Victim Saved

Another close call overdose in the area. This time in Montpelier. First responders were at a South Monroe Street location. The victim was given the drug Narcan and the OD was avoided. The victim refused more treatment. The incident is under investigation.

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School Leadership Remains In Edon

The Edon Northwest School board agrees to three-year contracts with both High School Principal, Kayla Lapham and Elementary School Principal, Jennifer Ripke following their first years on the job at Edon.

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Injury Crash On 1

Two men are hurt after an SUV and a tractor collide in DeKalb County, on State Road 1. Officials tell reporters Todd Papenbrock was driving south on State Road 1 when he rear ended a tractor. Dustin Burkhardt was driving the farm vehicle. He was thrown from the tractor. Both …

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Its Pioneer Days Time

Pioneer will be celebrating Pioneer Days, along with the fifth annual Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial Ride, coming up this weekend. Many are expected to attend

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Fairground Closed Overnights

The Williams County Fairgrounds is off limits to the public during overnight hours until further notice. Agricultural Society President, Matthew Kennedy made the announcement after someone vandalized the new goat barn in Montpelier. Rental events will go on as scheduled but anyone else found on the grounds will be asked …

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FL Man Turns Himself In

Williams County deputies arrest a Florida man for several outstanding warrants. Taylor Swartzlander, of Homestead, Florida, had warrants in Bryan, Defiance and Paulding counties. He made the trip from Florida to Ohio to turn himself in at the lockup in Stryker. Swartzlander allegedly stole an SD card and cell phone …

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Accident In Brady Township

Brady Township Fire responds to a solo crash on U.S. 20A, east of West Unity. Witnesses told officers a rental truck veered off the north side of the roadway near County Road 21.50. The vehicle loses its front axle in the crash. The driver had minor injuries.

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Bomb Squad Called In For Napoleon Complaint

The Toledo bomb squad is called in to a Napoleon business after complaints of fireworks. Officers searched the Suzie Q Canoe Livery and Rentals store on E. Riverview Avenue. Officials say a large amount of fireworks were at the scene. No charges have been filed as the investigation into the …

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Texas Man Sentenced For Drugs

One man is sentenced to 14 years in prison in a Defiance County courtroom. Jeno Montez of Dallas, Texas was accused of drug trafficking, mostly cocaine. Also sentenced was Juan Montez to 54 months imprisonment on similar counts.

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Hep A Vaccines Available

If anyone ate at Taco Bell in Napoleon between June 11-28 and has not already received the two-shot series of the Hepatitis A vaccine, a walk-in clinic will be open on Thursday at the Henry County Health Department. Individuals need to bring a photo ID and insurance cards. Do not …

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