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A Defiance woman whose father died in World War 2 about 71 years ago has finally gotten some recognition for the loss by receiving a Gold Star Banner. The woman, LouAnna Grant, was 9 when her dad shipped out on the U.S.S. Indianapolis to deliver parts for an atomic bomb. …
Read More »Man suspected of fraud in home improvement case
The Grant County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man in connection with multiple reports of fraud. Detectives say 56-year-old James Mosely is going to homes and offering to seal driveways. He gets paid, but never does the work. Mosely is driving a late 1990s white Chevrolet two-door pickup truck …
Read More »Ft. Wayne man charged for sexual relationship with teen girl
A 21-year-old Fort Wayne man was charged with two counts of sexual misconduct in Allen Superior Court for having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. The prosecutors office says David Reichard is accused of knowing that his sexual partner was 15 at the time the relationship was going on between …
Read More »“Real” first woman presidential candidate lived 150 years ago
Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president last night, and while she is the first woman nominated by a major political party, she technically isn’t the first. We’re talking about Victoria Claflin-Woodhull, a woman from Licking County. She lived more than 150 years ago and ran for president …
Read More »Judge denies access to Joughin death court records
Funeral services are Friday for Sierah Joughin, who was killed while riding her bike in Metamora. She was last seen alive on July 19th and her bike found in a corn field. Police have a suspect in custody, 57-year-old James Worley of Delta. He has been arraigned and remains in …
Read More »Bryan Area Foundation makes largest donation ever
The Bryan Area Foundation has donated a half-a-million dollars to the Williams County Family YMCA’s capital fundraising campaign. The executive director of the Bryan Area Foundation, Jack Brace, told the Bryan Times that this is the largest single donation the organization has made in their history. The YMCA is trying …
Read More »Special Board of Ed meeting set for next week
Next week, a special board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday August 3rd at the office of the Mayor with the City Council for an update on the Fountain Grove Drive project. The City Engineer will present the latest information. Then, an executive session will be held to …
Read More »Bryan, Paulding jobs plans get state ok
The governor has also been busy approving assistance for seven projects set to create 675 new jobs and retain 1,186 jobs statewide. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in $30 …
Read More »Local trooper recognized
From the Ohio State Highway Patrol, comes news that Trooper Alec Coil was promoted to the rank of sergeant was recognized this week by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Coil served in the Army National Guard Reserve from January 2001 to January …
Read More »Governor signs two bills to help the developmentally disabled
Governor John Kasich recently signed two bills for the developmentally disabled, which removes what’s considered by some as offensive language and now uses the wording of a “person with an intellectual disability.” One of the bills moves the oversight of the Early Intervention (EI) programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities …
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