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Paulding County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening near Antwerp

A Paulding County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening near Antwerp. 28 year old Scott Bunnell of Antwerp, was transported by Hicksville EMS to Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville where he was pronounced dead. The second motorist, 18 year old Alexandria Bartley of Van Wert, was transported …

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Henry County man was charged with a felony after church break-in

A Henry County man was charged with a felony after he allegedly broke into a church early Sunday morning. 38 year old William Southam of Hamler, was charged with breaking and entering. According to the Wauseon Police Department, officers were called to an alarm shortly after 4 a.m. at Crossroads …

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Fire at Lake James Golf Course causes extensive damage

The Angola Fire Department was dispatched to the Lake James Golf Course just after 9 p.m. Sunday night in reference to a report of a building fire. Angola Fire Department Public Information Officer T.R. Hagerty said that first units on the scene found a 40X50 pole barn with heavy black …

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United Way fundraising number are in for 2016-17 campaign

United Way of Williams County wrapped up its 2016 fundraising campaign with a total of $322,730 garnered over the course of several months of collection from area businesses. The organization’s goal was $380,000. Additionally, it was announced that on July 22, United Way will host its monthly live drive from …

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Stolen vehicle recovered, police looking for suspects

Montpelier Police are looking for tips after a vehicle was stolen Wednesday. According to police, at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen from a parking lot “near the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Broad Street” in Montpelier. While the vehicle has since been recovered by authorities, …

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More money for the new goat barn at the Williams County Fairgrounds

The Williams County Fair Board at their meeting Thursday received $7,000 in contributions for the new goat barn on the fairgrounds. The Kidding Around 4-H goat club presented the board with a $2,000 check Thursday, representing the proceeds the members and advisors raised from a dozen fundraisers recently, club president …

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Ohio Department of Health posting draft regulations of newborn safety incubators

The Ohio Department of Health has posted draft regulations for the installation, registration, and use of “newborn safety incubators,” and is taking public comments on those regulations until July 7. Legislation legalizing the so-called “baby boxes” in Ohio went into effect April 4 and the draft regulations “set forth the …

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Juvenile arrested and charged with attempted robbery

Bryan police arrested a juvenile and charged him with attempted robbery Tuesday evening. Bryan Police report they got a tip at 6:51 p.m. and found him outside the Circle K (923 S. Main St.) with an edged weapon. Further reports are that it was called in as a robbery but …

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Relay for Life of Williams County will be held Friday and Saturday

Relay for Life of Williams County will be held Friday and Saturday at the Williams County Fairgrounds in Montpelier. This year’s theme is Heroes of Hope, with many superhero events planned. This year’s goal is to raise $220,000. Last year’s Relay for Life of Williams County raised more than $238,000 …

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Bryan city swimming pools now open

The Bryan city pools opened June 9 and the warm weather this past week means attendance has been good so far, said longtime pool manager Tom Dominique. As it was last year, the two city pools are open on an alternating-day schedule. The East End Pool on E. High St., …

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