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The man charged with killing cyclist Timothy Haase on New Year’s Eve in Point Place in Toledo has entered a not guilty plea. The plea was entered by 73-year-old Marcus Deamicis during his arraignment in Lucas County Common Pleas Court on Thursday in response to accusations of driving while intoxicated, …
Read More »Ohio taken off list of states that do not satisfy EPA clean air criteria.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Service’s regional administrator declared on Wednesday that Ohio has been taken off the list of states that do not satisfy EPA clean air criteria, a decision that has taken decades to make. The state has achieved what the EPA refers to as “attainment” with clean air …
Read More »International manufacturing corporation investing heavily in northwest Ohio.
An international manufacturing corporation is investing heavily in northwest Ohio, revitalizing a long-vacant industrial property in Bellevue and creating new jobs. Armeton, a firm that specializes in precision concrete counterweights used in home appliances worldwide, is investing $5 million to rebuild an 81,000-square-foot factory. The business moved its operations from …
Read More »Williams County Commissioners endorse health department’s request for grant renewal.
Williams County Commissioners endorsed the health department’s request for a grant renewal to assist local adolescents in avoiding substance usage. The $125,000 federal award is spread over five years. Oscar Hernandez, the Williams County Health Commissioner, stated that the cash primarily supports the department’s ECHO (Educating Communities on Healthy Opportunities) …
Read More »Defendant arraigned in deadly fire in Napoleon in 1992.
The defendant was arraigned in Henry County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning after being re-indicted in a deadly hotel fire that occurred in Napoleon 1992. 64 year old William Mohr, of Edwardsville, Illinois, entered a not guilty plea to three charges of both murder and aggravated murder. A Henry …
Read More »Hicksville Council examines ordinance pertaining to animal ownership in the village.
During its meeting on Monday, the Hicksville Village Council proceeded to examine an ordinance pertaining to animal ownership in the village. A final reading of an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of animals close to residences was held by the council. When the topic of distance was brought up, Mayor …
Read More »Purchase of kit to construct pavilion at Bryan’s Lincoln Park approved by Bryan city council.
The purchase of a kit to construct a pavilion at Bryan’s Lincoln Park was approved by Bryan city council on Monday night. It was determined that using a state purchasing method was more cost-effective than putting the job out to bid. The anticipated cost is $83,135. The park area surrounding …
Read More »Montpelier Municipal Utilities receives multiple accolades
According to American Municipal Power, Montpelier Municipal Utilities recently won multiple accolades. During the American Public Power Association’s annual Engineering & Operations Conference, which was held in Huntsville, Alabama, the utility was awarded a Diamond level Excellence in Safety Award, a Diamond level designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider, …
Read More »Bryan Planning Commission approves request for storage units.
The Bryan Planning Commission Monday approved two requests for use variances. One request was to install storage units to the currently grassy area behind Carpet Wholesalers at 211 S. Union St. The carpet company would lease the space to the storage unit’s owners. Plans propose for four structures that would …
Read More »Lawsuit between city of Bryan and nearby church dismissed.
A lawsuit between the city of Bryan and a nearby church was dismissed with prejudice by a judge in Williams County Common Pleas Court. The city claimed that Dad’s Place Church lacked an occupancy permit and that its lack of a sprinkler system posed a fire safety risk. Just eight …
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