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Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash early this morning.

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on August 19, 2026, at approximately 3:55AM. On Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike) near milepost 75 in Woodville Township, Sandusky County. The crash occurred when Melody K. Wilburn, age 49 of Oak Harbor, Ohio …

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Rummel to step down as Williams County Commissioner.

Terry Rummel, a Williams County commissioner, declared on Tuesday that he will formally resign from office on October 17th.  During the meeting, Rummel stated that he is going to officially proclaim that his last day as Williams County commissioner will be October 17th.  

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Village of Pioneer submits request for extension of right-of-way permit to Williams County Commissioners.

The village of Pioneer submitted a request for an extension of the right-of-way permit to the Williams County commissioners on Tuesday so the board may confer with legal counsel.  The Pioneer village solicitor requested that the commissioners extend a county-issued permit for a water line and a sewer line utility …

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Four County Career Center holds open house for new building.

Earlier this week, Four County Career Center held an open house for a new building to teach students electrical and welding disciplines as the new school year approaches.  Thanks in large part to a $14,749,087 grant from the state government, the 36,000-square-foot building with cutting-edge electrical and welding facilities is …

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Ohio Arts Council awards funding to Williams Co. Community Theater and Williams Co. Concert Association.

The Ohio Arts Council recently awarded funding to the Williams County Community Theater and the Williams County Concert Association.  WCCA has been in operation for over 70 years. The Bryan Arts and Education Center, its usual location, just underwent renovations that will last until 2028. It has been performing at …

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Proposed Defiance charter amendment would forbid data centers inside municipal limits.

There are enough legitimate signatures on a proposed Defiance charter amendment that would forbid data centers inside the municipal limits.  After reviewing the most recent petition, the Defiance County Board of Elections discovered 270 legitimate signatures-much more than the required 225.  The petition, which was first submitted by a three-person …

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“America 250” history display at the Henry County Fair.

There’s something for everyone in this week’s unique “America 250” history display at the Henry County Fair.  The main display is housed in the log cabin at the south end of the fairgrounds and the Immanuel Lutheran Schoolhouse, which was originally from Hamler and constructed in 1897. Fairgoers were given …

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Former Ayersville school board member indicted by Defiance County grand jury.

A former Ayersville school board member was indicted by a Defiance County grand jury on four charges pertaining to an online incident involving a minor.  60 year old Gregory Schubert was charged with four fifth-degree felony charges of transmitting material detrimental to minors in the first case.  Morris Murray, the …

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Two Defiance residents indicted for their roles in a recent heist.

A Paulding County grand jury has indicted two Defiance residents for their roles in the recent heist of a convenience store and gas station.  21 year old Robert Chatman is accused of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony with a firearm specification, and theft, a first-degree misdemeanor; 18 year old Kirsten …

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New dog kennels placed at Williams County Humane Society.

The first set of new dog kennels was placed at the Williams County Humane Society on Wednesday. The new kennels were brought from Colorado on Monday, and they were used for the first time on Thursday.   The pets and guests will be safer in these new kennels. In addition …

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