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School officials in Montpelier and Bryan are reacting to the new state testing. The Bryan Times is reporting today that the schools have to spend less time out of their normal routines and the new tests are a breath of fresh air.

Trains blocking CSX Railroad crossings. It’s an ongoing problem, and now, Defiance County officials are encouraging residents to report those blockages when they happen. The issue was discussed by county commissioners during their Monday meeting, which was attended by a CSX representative. Defiance County Sheriff David Westrick said there’s been …

The Williams County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up patrol with traffic enforcement just in time for area High School Proms. According to Williams County Sheriff Steven Towns, the extra patrol is made possible with grant monies from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Sheriff Towns says his office will …

Amanda Recollet, 35, Bryan, pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted tampering with evidence, a fourth-degree felony. Recollet’s bond was continued. A pretrial hearing was set for May 2. Nathan Hinker II, of Montpelier, was sentenced to five-years of community control, 90 days jail suspended and given a $1,000 …

It just gets harder for Johnny Manziel. Johnny Football is expected to be indicted today on charges of attacking his girlfriend in January. His attorney said the former NFL quarterback is expecting a misdemeanor charge from the local grand jury. He could face a year in prison and a $4,000 …

Area law enforcement have received calls about an ongoing IRS scam that authorities say is common this time of year, coming just after tax season. Defiance County Sheriff’s Department is getting calls about an IRS scam that they say is common after tax season. Chief Deputy Doug Engel said the …

One person is dead and another facing charges following a crash in Paulding County on State Route 114 just outside the village of Grover Hill Friday evening. 27-year-old Kyle Childs of Payne, Ohio went left of center and slammed head-on into a vehicle driven by 63-year-old William Bates. Bates was …

Late last week, The Antwerp Local School Board approved a resolution to place a renewal of a permanent improvement levy on the November ballot. If passed, the five year levy would generate 2.9 mills annually. The board also discussed the possibility of installing a new class for newcomers to the …

A Pennsylvania truck driver was killed Friday after steel beams he was hauling came loose from his flatbed trailer and crashed through the cab of his semi. It happened on US 20 in front of the Loves Truck Stop just west of I 69 after 6 am. Initial reports indicate …

The 2nd Annual Furry 5K will be held on May 21st in Williams County. Participants are encouraged to bring their friendly furry spayed/neutered dog to participate in the race with. The proceeds from this race go to benefit the Williams County Humane Society and the YMCA’s People Helping People Scholarship …