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A Devine Living Recall

A Pulaski business issues a recall for misbranding and regulatory deviations. The Divine Living company on U.S. 127, is recalling its Silver, Nano Silver and “Tooth Brushing Spray” products. The Nano Silver and Silver products are being recalled due to the failure of the firm to maintain records, implement quality …

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Harrison Lake Fire Displaces Homeowners

A malfunction in an outside wood burner damages a house east of Harrison Lake. The residents will be staying with family until the home on Fulton County Road M can be repaired from fire damage. Icy conditions, combined with no fire hydrants anywhere near close, made the operation a challenge …

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Local Business Celebrated

The Bryan Chamber of Commerce banquet was held at the Williams County Family YMCA. The winner of the business of the year in the large business category was the Ohio Art Company. The small business category winner was AJAV’s. The chamber president for 2018 will be Mary Leatherman.

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40 Years Ago This Week

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Blizzard of 78. Area residents still recall the storm that dumped more than 20 inches of snow and brought most activities around here to a standstill for days. The National Weather Service said the Great Blizzard of 1978 came during one of …

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Beagle Wont Run, Grimm Will

County Auditor, Julie Beagle will not seek re-election. County Treasurer, Vicki Grimm will seek the position instead. The Williams County Board of Elections approved nominating petitions for eight local candidates, including Grimm’s for county auditor and one issue for the May primary ballot.

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Morgan Faces Charges

A man, accused of committing a string robberies across the tri-state area, including two in Montpelier and another in Holiday City, is indicted by a Williams County grand jury. John Morgan, of St. Louis, Missouri, is accused of three counts of aggravated robbery, as well as a list of weapons …

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Hall Gets 10 Years

A Wauseon man goes to prison for over 10 years for the May robbery of a Circle K in Defiance. John Hall plead guilty and was given a 12-year prison term. He was given credit for 225 days served. Hall entered the Circle K store on North Clinton Street, pulled …

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Driver Survives Crash

A motorist is cut out of her vehicle by first responders after it leaves Paulding County Road 209, near Township Road 140 and comes to rest in a water-filled ditch. The motorist was taken to Mercy Defiance. The name has not been released by troopers. The crash investigation is underway …

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Human Trafficking The Focus

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is working with the Indiana State Police, Michigan State Police, Illinois State Police and Truckers Against Trafficking to raise awareness about human trafficking. The initiative began on Monday and concludes Saturday. The goal is to train and educate those who are in a position to …

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Burglar Busted In Defiance

A Defiance man is brought in after a break-in on Ottawa Avenue. Brandon Fairchild is charged with burglary and resisting arrest. Fairchild was taken to Mercy Defiance Hospital for treatment of a police dog bite. He was then taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, pending an appearance in …

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