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Accused double-murderer Bradley Gillespie’s trial date has been set by Paulding County Common Pleas Court Judge Tiffany Beckman. Gillespie will face the judge on September 26th. Gillespie is charged with two counts of murder, unclassified felonies, each with a gun specification. He is accused of killing Hannah Fischer, 21, and …
Read More »Relay for Life’s new location
The Relay for Life of Defiance will be held today at an indoor location, the George M. Smart Center on Webster Street on the north end of Defiance College campus. The relay will begin at 6 p.m. with the survivor’s lap and continue through the night, with closing ceremonies to …
Read More »Law enforcement class completes coursework
Seven graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were honored during a special ceremony. From Defiance County, Jesse Barrera and Jacob Norden, Jonathon Perez of Wauseon. Jacob Willford of Malinta and David Steward, Napoleon. From Stryker, Zachary Erb and John Rathke, from Pioneer. The law enforcement class …
Read More »Assault victim released from hospital
A Defiance man was released from the hospital following an early Sunday morning assault at a Defiance restaurant. The victim, 31-year-old Todd Wendell had been hospitalized for head trauma at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Police say they were called to Stefano’s Ristorante on Hopkins St., at 1 …
Read More »Fremont company to expand
A Minnesota glass manufacturer intends to invest nearly $4 million into its Fremont operation. Cardinal IG is the town’s largest employer. They are building an addition onto its 300,000 square-foot plant. The company, which has more than three dozen facilities nationwide, says the decision to grow in northeast Indiana is …
Read More »Zika virus found in Lucas County woman through sexual transmission
A Lucas County woman has contracted the Zika virus through sexual contact with her husband, who recently returned from a trip in a country with an active Zika outbreak. Zika is only dangerous to unborn babies and the 61-year-old woman is not at risk. The Ohio Department of Health says …
Read More »“Getting Ahead while you Get Out” helps inmates
A population count at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio shows 94 percent occupancy rate. 602 inmates are housed in rural Stryker. A report by CCNO Executive Director Jim Dennis said each of the area jurisdictions also have high numbers, and that Lucas County went over its allotted number of …
Read More »Napoleon city manager’s job nearly dismissed
The Napoleon city manager survived a vote to dismiss her from her job at Monday’s Napoleon City Council meeting. Current city manager Monica Irelan’s dismissal was considered after the council met in executive sessions regarding economic development and personnel during Monday evening’s council meeting. The council voted and the motion …
Read More »Former councilman indicted on domestic violence charges
In Henry County a former Napoleon City Councilman is indicted by a grand jury. 38-year-old Jonathon Tassler is charged with felony abduction, disrupting public service, unlawful restraint, and domestic violence after a recent incident. Tassler was arrested by the Napoleon Police Department on June 2 and taken to the Corrections …
Read More »Defiance chief of police to hang up his holster
Defiance’s police chief has been kicking around the idea for some time and finally decided it was time. Chief Tim Tobias submitted his letter of resignation to city administrator Jeff Leonard on Tuesday. He’s planning on his last day being August 2nd. The 53-year-old chief joined the Defiance police department …
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