A manure drying plant at 5C’s Farms in Hicksville was destroyed by flames Saturday morning, but the manure wasn’t what burned. Instead, Edgerton firefighters say it was tomatoes. According to the Bryan Times, firefighters say they had to wade through tomato peelings and seeds, which were as much as 6 …
Read More »UNITED WAY ON THE WAY TO SUCCESS
United Way of Williams County organizers now say that time to contribute to this year’s goal is growing short. As of Friday, the campaign stood at 83.1, having raised $262,448.52 toward the $316,000 goal. Organizers say they are in the final phase of the 2013 campaign and if you have …
Read More »MLK DAY TO BE OBSERVED IN DEFIANCE
The local chapter of the NAACP will hold a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day next Monday, Jan. 20, at noon at the Northtowne Mall, Defiance. There will be performing choirs, an MLK cake-cutting ceremony, book displays, video displays and more. The event is open to the public. For …
Read More »LIBERTY CENTER MEETS
The Liberty Center village council elected Terry Bowers as president for the new year. Committee assignments were also made at last week’s organizational meeting, with Bowers chairing the cemetery committee. Brian Rogers will be the chair for the finance and zoning committee. Roger Fisher is head of safety, and Dennis …
Read More »BRYAN PD MAKE ARREST FOR PEELING
Bryan police report the arrest of 26 year old Adam Chamberlain of Bryan on a Bench Warrant out of Bryan Municipal court for failure to appear for OVI and anti-noise peeling. He was taken to CCNO.
Read More »IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME AGAIN
It’s that time of year again… The cookies are back! Girl Scouts throughout the region will be selling cookies the next few weeks. As of Friday, Six kinds of cookies are available this year: thin mints, samoas, tagalongs, do-si-dos, shortbread, and Savannah Smiles. Boxes this year will cost $5 each. …
Read More »SHELTER SUPPLIES ARE LOW
After the record breaking cold temperatures, shelters throughout the area are in need of new supplies. The unprecedented cold weather brought in unprecedented numbers of people needing shelter and that took a toll on supplies that are normally stocked at shelters. Items needed are socks, shirts, blankets, and pants. Ear …
Read More »PAULDING ROADS IMPROVING
The Paulding County Sheriff, as of late yesterday morning, canceled the level 2 road advisory in that county. Sheriff Jason Landers said however, that the level being lifted doesn’t mean that all of the roads are in the best condition. The sheriff issued a statement saying there are a number …
Read More »BRYAN POLICE REPORT
Bryan Police on Wednesday evening, arrested 21 year old Phillip J. Bernard of Bryan on a bench warrant from the Williams County Sheriff’s Dept. He was taken to CCNO. Also on Wednesday, just after 10:30PM, Bryan police say they picked up 22 year old Britani M. Smith of Defiance for …
Read More »BRYAN MADE A FEW BUCKS ON ENERGY
On Thursday, Brian Carlin, the Utilities Director at Bryan Municipal Utilities, told Board of Public Affairs members the recent winter storm actually made some money for the city utility. According to the Bryan Times, the city’s electric usage was expected to be higher than usual because of the extreme cold. …
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