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A local youth cheerleading advisor faces multiple felony charges for sexual misconduct in two counties. Last week, a Williams County Court of Common Pleas grand jury indicted 21 year old Ryder Sommers of Fayette, on three counts of third-degree felony sexual battery and one count of fourth-degree felony sexual misconduct. …
Read More »Williams County Fair Board considering shortening length of fair
No concrete proposals have been offered yet, but at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Williams County Fair Board, members appear to be interested in shortening the fair in the future. The change could come as early as 2019. Board President Dave Page said fair goers and vendors alike have expressed …
Read More »Menard’s receives 15-year, 100 percent Enterprise Zone tax abatement
Menards received some good news concerning their expansion project in Northwest Ohio’s Holiday City. Williams County Commissioners have approved a 15-year, 100 percent Enterprise Zone tax abatement agreement to facilitate the expansion. As part of the expansion at its Holiday City distribution center, Menards plans to bring 100 new jobs …
Read More »Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2017, unchanged from February 2017. The number of unemployed has increased by 9,000 in the past 12 months from 285,000. The March unemployment rate for Ohio increased from 5.0 percent in March 2016. The U.S. unemployment rate for March 2017 was 4.5 …
Read More »Defiance County man enters pleas in sexual assault case
A local man entered pleas of sexual abuse charges in Defiance County Common Pleas Court. 62 year old Ronald Brown of Ohio 111, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape; one count of attempted rape with a specification that the victim was less than 10 years of age; and one …
Read More »15-year-old boy is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly sending a general threat against Central Local Schools
According to Defiance County Sheriff Doug Engel, a 15-year-old boy is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly sending a “general threat” against Central Local Schools. Engel alleged that the teen made the threat against the district in a message sent via the internet on April 8 to another juvenile. Law …
Read More »Man accused in murder of his son’s mother has first court appearance Thursday
The man accused of fatally shooting the mother of his 10-month-old son and abducting her stepmother was in court Thursday facing multiple counts. 27-year-old James Ramey, of Toledo, Ohio was arrested after being found in northern Indiana, near Rochester last month. The child and stepmother weren’t hurt. Officials says the …
Read More »Defiance man facing multiple traffic charges
A Defiance man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court Wednesday morning on numerous charges following a high-speed pursuit that began in the city. 49 year old David Gribble of Pierce St., was arraigned on multiple traffic charges A charge of reckless operation was dismissed. Bond was set at $250,000. He was …
Read More »Defiance County man enters pleas in sexual assault case By Newsroom A local man entered pleas of sexual abuse charges in Defiance County Common Pleas Court. 62 year old Ronald Brown of Ohio 111, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape; one count of attempted rape with a specification that the victim was less than 10 years of age; and one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 17. The offenses charged in connection with children less than 10 years of age are related to a course of conduct occurring from approximately July 2016 through January 2017. Authorities further allege between June and September of 2006, Brown engaged in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old female. Apr. 23, 2017 at 5:26 pm 15-year-old boy is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly sending a general threat against Central Local Schools By Newsroom According to Defiance County Sheriff Doug Engel, a 15-year-old boy is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly sending a “general threat” against Central Local Schools. Engel alleged that the teen made the threat against the district in a message sent via the internet on April 8 to another juvenile. Law enforcement was informed of the threat on Wednesday, 11 days later. The district reportedly learned of the threat on Wednesday afternoon as well. The student was “removed” from Central Local Schools on Wednesday. School superintendent Vicki Brunn noted that this is an ongoing criminal investigation and they are cooperating in any way they can. Apr. 23, 2017 at 5:26 pm Man accused in murder of his son’s mother has first court appearance Thursday By Newsroom The man accused of fatally shooting the mother of his 10-month-old son and abducting her stepmother was in court Thursday facing multiple counts. 27-year-old James Ramey, of Toledo, Ohio was arrested after being found in northern Indiana, near Rochester last month. The child and stepmother weren’t hurt. Officials says the Amber Alert issued for baby Winston helped them catch Ramey.Authorities say he broke into the family’s house in Delta on March 14 and shot 23-year-old Amanda Mangas in the chest. She later died at a hospital. Prosecutors in Fulton County said Wednesday they will seek a death sentence after Ramey was indicted on 22 counts, including aggravated murder. Ramey has been held at the Community Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio since he was arrested and brought back to Ohio. Apr. 20, 2017 at 5:44 pm Defiance man facing multiple traffic charges By Newsroom A Defiance man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court Wednesday morning on numerous charges following a high-speed pursuit that began in the city. 49 year old David Gribble of Pierce St., was arraigned on multiple traffic charges A charge of reckless operation was dismissed. Bond was set at $250,000. He was ordered by the judge to not leave the state, abstain from drugs and alcohol and observe a temporary protection order. Apr. 20, 2017 at 5:42 pm Concrete poured on the southern half of the new Ohio 109 bridge deck on Tuesday
The Ohio Department of Transportation and Miller Brothers Construction poured the southern half of the new Ohio 109 bridge deck on Tuesday. The pour, which took about 14 hours, used roughly 1275 cubic yards of concrete. The new bridge is 47 feet wide and includes two 12-foot lanes with shoulders …
Read More »Indiana semi truck driver charged with failure to control after flipping trailer
At approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday, a flatbed trailer flipped over just east of the Ohio 15/18 split near Brunersburg. The trailer was empty at the time of the incident, but traffic was reduced to one lane while the trailer was moved from the roadway. The driver of the semi, 42 …
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