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28 year old Justin Hogue of Maumee Drive in Defiance was given a 14-year term by Judge Joseph Schmenk in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on two counts of attempted rape and gross sexual imposition. He also was classified as a tier 3 sexual offender. The two attempted rape charges …
Read More »The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe in Defiance closing its doors
An iconic candy store in Defiance is closing its doors. The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe has been open for almost 20 years, but soon the doors will close for good. Owners Marvin and Sharon Lantz are retiring at the end of January. Marvin Lantz stated they are just looking for …
Read More »Gov. John Kasich voiced concerns about ACA repeal
Gov. John Kasich voiced concern Wednesday about the possibility that President Barack Obama’s signature federal health care law and its accompanying Medicaid expansion would be repealed outright in the new year, without provisions for needy residents. In particular, the governor questioned the impact on drug addicts in the state who …
Read More »ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Kirk Slusher will serve as acting deputy director of ODOT District 2
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jerry Wray announced Thursday that ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Kirk Slusher will serve as acting deputy director of ODOT District 2 until a permanent replacement is selected for outgoing deputy director Todd Audet. Slusher will manage leadership responsibilities for districts 1 and 2 …
Read More »OSHP releases holiday traffic fatality data
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting preliminary traffic fatality data from the 2017 New Year’s and 2016 Christmas reporting periods. Four people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2017 New Year’s Holiday, a four-day reporting period beginning December 30 and ending January 2. This is a significant decrease …
Read More »Four-year package of water and sewer rates approved by Defiance City Council
A new four-year package of water and sewer rates was approved by Defiance City Council Tuesday night. Council also discussed a recent citizens input rule change and snow removal requirements. Separate ordinances for water and sewer rate changes that were let lie at council’s Dec. 13 meeting were approved Tuesday, …
Read More »Truckers Against Trafficking aims to cut down on sex trafficking
In 2015, law enforcement agencies across Ohio reported 102 human trafficking investigations. This led to 104 arrests, 33 successful prosecutions, the identification of 203 potential victims and 130 suspected traffickers. In an effort to stop criminals from exploiting trafficking victims in Ohio, the patrol has partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking …
Read More »Utility companies reporting scammers calling customers
With the new year come a new round of scams in Williams County and northwest Ohio…local utilities have received reports from their customers that they are receiving phone calls from an individual pretending to be their electric service provider. Authorities are not sure if it is just one individual or …
Read More »Jackie Perry elected to fill the position of Edgerton Village Council president
Jackie Perry was elected to fill the position of Edgerton Village Council president for the coming year. The Bryan Times reports Perry, Troy Siebenaler and Greg Jennings were all nominated for the position and after two votes, Perry came out as the winner. The council also approved payment of current …
Read More »Stacey Stiriz is the new assistant prosecutor at the Williams County Prosecutor’s Office
There has been a changing of the guard in the Williams County Prosecutor’s office. Stacey Stiriz is the new assistant prosecutor at the Williams County Prosecutor’s Office. She joined the office at the end of November 2016, replacing Michael YOU-Hauz, who left to join former county prosecutor Kirk Yosick in …
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