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The Williams County Board of Health discussed a wide range of topics, spanning federal and state legislation, intoxicating hemp regulation, community vaccination efforts and new public health initiatives at its Tuesday meeting. Health Commissioner Oscar Hernandez opened the meeting by briefing the board on recent federal budget cuts affecting the …

Henry County commissioners opened two bids on an interior renovation project at the county courthouse during their Tuesday meeting. Both bids were under the project estimate of approximately $1.5 million. Commissioners passed a motion tabling the bids until next Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. to allow them to be reviewed by …

Bryan City Council Monday night passed an ordinance amending the city ordinance concerning firearms being discharged within the city. The amendment adds that no person shall discharge any rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, firearm or black powder weapons within the city limits. The ordinance exempts a properly licensed indoor or outdoor …

The Williams County Auditor’s Office is rolling out TextMyGov, a text messaging system designed for residents to receive updates and find information quickly. The service allows residents to get notifications about property taxes, public notices, meetings or access other auditor services by texting keywords to 419-904-5958.Residents can opt in by …

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash in Center Twp., Williams County. The crash occurred on U.S. Route 6 near State Route 2 at 12:41 a.m. this (Wed.) morning. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 Pontiac G6, driven by 33 …

The Antwerp VFW Post #5087 has recently been designated as part of the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s National Purple Heart Trail. This recognition makes the Antwerp VFW Post the second VFW post in Ohio to be included in the network. The Purple Heart Trail is a designated network …

Paulding Exempted Village Schools are seeking community support this fall for a continuing 0.75% income tax for permanent improvements. As a permanent improvement income tax, funds raised would only be able to be used to maintain and improve school buildings, equipment and facilities as well as update curriculum and technology. …

Williams County Commissioners approved an amended agreement for electric aggregation services during a recent meeting. Commissioners met with Palmer Energy who explained that the current contract expires in December. Participants in the program include Center and Springfield townships in Williams County as well as the municipalities of Edon, Stryker and …

In preparation for the upcoming winter season, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission staff will perform a 136-point inspection of all snowplow trucks and equipment in operation at eight maintenance buildings located across the 241-mile toll road. This year, 103 snowplows will be available to maintain 1,400 lane miles, 24 toll plaza interchanges, and 14 …

A Bryan man accused of stabbing his brother pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity recently in Williams County Common Pleas Court. 20 year old Rowan Seidman, was indicted last month on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault and felonious assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was previously set at …