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CCNO Board agrees to several purchases and agreements.

The Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) Board of Directors Wednesday agreed to several purchases and agreements. And according to the Bryan Times, the board agreed to purchase two replacement air conditioning units for the regional jail facility, going with the low quote of $66,153. Executive Director Dennis Sullivan has …

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NSCC Foundation awards over 300 scholarships.

The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently awarded 306 scholarships worth more than $800,000 to students from the region. The event celebrated NSCC’s ranking as the number one-ranked community college in Ohio per a WalletHub report, and spotlighted scholarship recipients, donors and the community as well.    

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Charges stemming from road rage incident that began in Sherwood.

Two persons charged Saturday afternoon in what the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office described as a “road rage” incident that began in Sherwood were arraigned Monday in Defiance Municipal Court. Travis Hug, 36, 20100 Buckskin Road, pleaded not guilty to failure to comply with the order of signal of a police …

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Williams Co. Commissioners hold second hearing on proposed projects.

The Williams County commissioners Tuesday held the second hearing on proposed projects for a critical infrastructure grant, but will make their decision next week. The Bryan Times reports Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) reviewed the four projects proposed with the commissioners, while also allowing for public comment on each one. …

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Williams County commissioners receive quarterly update on investments.

In financial news, the Williams County commissioners Tuesday received a quarterly update on investments and conducted some personnel business.Williams County Treasurer Kellie Gray presented good news for the investment update.“The first quarter of this year has been very good,” Gray said. “The net interest was $602,401.” The Bryan Times reports …

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Montpelier man charged with seven counts of rape.

A Williams County grand jury recently returned several indictments, including a Montpelier man charged with seven counts of rape. Ray Ramos, 53, was charged with the first-degree felony rape charges, which authorities allege occurred on March 15 and April 5. The charges state Ramos allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with …

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Some changes coming on Toll Road.

As part of the new toll collection system in Ohio the old Westgate Toll Plaza (milepost 2) in Williams County will be removed. The toll booths and toll lanes will be replaced with pavement. The work will be completed using phased maintenance of traffic with two lanes open in each …

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Insanity plea dismissed for Angola man accused of murder.

An insanity plea was dismissed for an Angola man accused of murder. A quick pre-trial conference took place recently for 29-year-old Joshua Monday. Monday is facing charges for the murder of Bryan Hall, 56 of Angola.On October 12, 2023 Monday allegedly shot Hall multiple times inside of Hall’s apartment building …

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This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week.

April 15-19, this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and AAA joins with transportation, construction and traffic safety agencies at the state and federal level, to remind drivers to stay focused and drive with caution in road work zones. This week is an annual reminder that work zone …

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Fulton County jury finds Harris guilty of 3 charges in death of 3-year old girl.

A Fulton County jury has ruled 29 year old Devon Harris guilty of three charges in the August 2022 death of a 3-year-old girl. Harris was found guilty of two counts of endangering children and one count of involuntary manslaughter on April 11. Harris was ruled not guilty of murder …

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