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A Hicksville man was arraigned Monday in Defiance Municipal Court on several charges following a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Defiance-Williams County Line Road, west of Ohio 49 in Defiance County’s Milford Township at approximately 4:58 p.m., when a westbound …
Read More »Two Defiance residents have been honored for their philanthropic work
Two Defiance residents have been honored for their philanthropic work. Michael and Michelle Osborne were honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award during the National Philanthropy Day luncheon last week. The event, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Ohio Chapter, recognizes “the profound impact that philanthropy has on …
Read More »West Unity Village council and the village administration had a heated discussion over a number of issues Thursday session
West Unity Village council and the village administration had a heated discussion over a number of issues at a two-and-a-half hour meeting Thursday. The Bryan Times reports the village has applied for a $2.68 million grant for pollution control at the sewer plant. Several council members complained that they heard …
Read More »Defiance County grand jury hands down indictments
26 year old Clint P. Krill of The Bend Road, Sherwood, was indicted by a Defiance County grand jury on one count each of rape; attempted rape; and abduction. Authorities allege that on Oct. 30, Krill forced a female to engage in sexual conduct and prevented her from leaving a …
Read More »Former Ohio Treasurer and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell named to Trump’s transition team
President elect Donald Trump has tapped an Ohioan to head his domestic transition team. Former Ohio Treasurer and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell will head a team working to formulate the president-elect’s domestic policy, specifically developing education, transportation, environmental, and health and human service policy. It’s a big comeback for …
Read More »Toledo woman was killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County
A Toledo woman was killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County. According to the Toledo post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Ohio 120, near Fulton County Road 12 at approximately 7:48 a.m. when an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu driven by Judith Werner, 74, traveled …
Read More »Voter turnout for this year’s general election topped 70 percent in each of the Defiance area’s six counties
Voter turnout for this year’s general election topped 70 percent in each of the Defiance area’s six counties. Putnam County led the way with turnout of 82.2 percent. That figure includes 510 uncounted absentee and provisional ballots. That figure appears to be the highest of any of Ohio’s 88 counties, …
Read More »Blighted, fire-damaged house at 503 S. Williams St. cleared for demolition
It’s been an eyesore for a long time but the blighted, fire-damaged house at 503 S. Williams St. in Bryan is one step closer to demolition. A recent inspection found no asbestos in the house, creating the go-ahead to be the first home in the county to be demolished through …
Read More »New York man facing felony drug charges
A man is facing felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized 263 pounds of marijuana, valued at approximately $596,484.00 following a traffic stop in Wood County. On Monday, around 12:30 p.m., troopers stopped a rented 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, with California registration, for driving in marked lane violation …
Read More »Asbestos abatement at Lincoln Elementary is scheduled to wrap up on Dec. 2
Asbestos abatement at Lincoln Elementary is scheduled to wrap up on Dec. 2, with the demolition process to start not long thereafter. Those wanting to view the event at their 100-year old alma mater will need to exercise some patience. Felix Jagodzinski, Rudolph Libbe Inc.’s project manager for both the …
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