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Retiring Bryan social studies teacher receives distinguished award

Soon-to-retire Bryan social studies teacher of 31 years Kenneth Kuhn was chosen as the sixth ever Benedict Family Outstanding Educator of the Year at Bryan’s Academic Booster Club Awards ceremony Tuesday evening. Kuhn has spent his whole career at Bryan. Scott Benedict, representing the Benedict family, indicated his honor at …

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Defiance man facing multiple rape charges

79 year old Miguel Urdiales of Hawthorne Drive in Defiance has pleaded not guilty in Defiance County Common Pleas Court to four counts of rape. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for June 6 and bond was set at $500,000 cash. Authorities allege that between 2002 and 2003, and between 2011 …

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Pittsford man facing charges of assault and domestic violence

According to Branch County District Court, 45 year old Norman Dale Osborn, Jr. of Pittsford was arraigned on two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count each of domestic violence and reckless driving. Coldwater Police say on May 5, the female victim and a male co-worker pulled …

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Archbold native to become new Williams County Ohio State University Extension executive director

Like Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, there’s no place like home…John Schoenhals will be moving a little closer to home when he takes over as the new Williams County Ohio State University Extension executive director. Schoenhals, who will start on June 1, is replacing former executive director Florian …

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Commissioners approve quote from Konica Minolta for annual maintenance costs for the On-Base System

As recommended by Williams County Recorder Patti Rockey, Willams County commissioners on Monday approved a quote submitted from Konica Minolta for annual maintenance costs for the On-Base System and the purchase of local government licenses at a cost not to exceed $46,952.08. Rockey also informed the board after reviewing all …

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Commissioners approve funding for a pair of Williams County road projects

A pair of Williams County road projects — including repaving County Road D between County Road 7 and Ohio 576 — received the go-ahead by county commissioners Monday. The Bryan Times reports commissioners approved a resolution to repave the pot-holed four-mile stretch of County Road D at an estimated cost …

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450 Aspen Dental practices will open their doors to provide free dental care for thousands of veterans

For the fourth year, nearly 450 Aspen Dental practices will open their doors to provide free dental care for thousands of veterans across the nation on Saturday, June 17. Local veterans can call 1-844-AspenHMM to schedule an appointment at a participating office in Bowling Green. Appointments are required and available …

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Driver injured in car semi accident Monday afternoon on I-69

A driver was injured Monday afternoon on I-69 when she left the roadway to prevent from colliding with a semi merging lanes. The incident happened just after 3 p.m. According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, Michaela M. Miller, age 23 of Fort Wayne, struck the cable barrier in the …

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Farmers & Merchants State Bank website changes domain name

f you bank at Farmers & Merchants State Bank and do online banking with them, you’ve probably noticed they have become the first local bank with a still relatively new distinction in security, but one that has been widely used elsewhere. According to the bank, it has moved its website …

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OSHP beefing up patrols for Memorial Day weekend

Seat belt usage will be a primary focus of the Ohio State Highway Patrol during Memorial Day weekend and the end of May. During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, from May 26 through May 29, troopers will be out on Ohio roads in full force to encourage drivers to wear …

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