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NN Metal Stampings Inc. of Pioneer has been cited for multiple safety violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA initiated an investigation in August after receiving a complaint of unsafe working conditions at the facility, which stamps metal parts for the automotive and appliance industry. The company, on …

Ohio’s unemployment rate ticked downward in the month of October, decreasing in 75 counties, and the local four-county area remained under state and national averages. The state rate was down to 4.6 percent from 4.8 in September and 4.7 in August. The national rate was 4.7 percent for the month …

Family Video in Bryan has announced on its Facebook page that, just like they did for Thanksgiving, it will give out 20 Christmas hams and turkeys for families to put on their tables. The store sought the help of the Citizens for a Better Williams County Facebook group to find …

The Newlyn Quest Club donated $13,500 in proceeds from its annual Barn Fest to more than two dozen community organizations this year. The Bryan Times reports the presentation was made to representatives from each of the recipient groups on Nov. 30 in the Children Room of the Bryan branch of …

A bill designed to protect people from repeat drunk drivers is one step closer to becoming law. The Ohio Senate passed Annie’s Law, which would allow judges to use an ignition interlock system for first-time OVI offenders. The law is named after Annie Rooney, who was hit and killed by …

An Ohio bill that would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected is headed to the governor’s desk. Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state House voted to approve the so-called “heartbeat bill” Tuesday night after it passed in the Senate earlier in the day, clearing the way for what …

Here’s your raise, now give it back…pay increases for three city employees approved at the last Bryan City Council meeting have now been rescinded. The action took place at Monday’s meeting. The rate bumps for Assistant Street Commissioner Tim Sands, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Bruce Wheeler and Fire Captain …

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to a theft complaint from a hunter on County Road 12, between County Road R and County Road S, who reported seeing two men go through his vehicle while he was in his deer stand. The hunter provided a detailed description of both …

Bradley Gillespie has filed an appeal asking the court to consider granting him a new trial, or overturning his double murder conviction in the deaths of Montpelier graduate Hannah Fischer and her boyfriend, Frank Tracy Jr. The 43 year old Gillespie was sentenced Oct. 31 to two consecutive sentences of …

Edgerton Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles delivered news to the council Monday that she said made her year. The Bryan Times reports the village’s credit ranking has doubled over the last year and Fitzcharles said she only expects it to increase. Fitzcharles said American Municipal Power released the village’s rating on …