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Williams Co. Commissioners to proceed to final hearing concerning ditch maintenance.

The Williams County commissioners Tuesday decided to proceed to a final hearing on a petition to add a ditch to the permanent county maintenance list. And, according to the Bryan Times, the petition to add ditch No. 744 to the list was made by Sidney Ebersole due to flooding issues. …

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University of Toledo merging four colleges into two.

The University of Toledo is announcing some shifting with the merging of four colleges into two. UToledo said they plan to merge the College of Nursing and College of Health and Human Services into one college focused on health professions. The university also plans to merge the College of Arts …

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Loud boom heard near Bowling Green Tuesday morning.

Did you hear it? A loud boom heard in Bowling Green Tuesday morning was “most likely” the result of a sonic boom caused by the 180th Fighter Wing. The 180th Fighter Wing was conducting a functional check flight between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. in and around Lima, Bowling Green …

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Montpelier softball field getting a press box.

The Montpelier softball field is getting a press box. The Montpelier Park Board approved the project during its recent meeting. Brandon Shoup, one of the softball commissioners, brought two quotes for different aspects of the project, totaling over $21,000. In an article by the Bryan Times one quote came from …

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City of Bryan to revisit whether to allow golf carts to drive within corporation limits.

The City of Bryan is going to revisit whether to allow golf carts to drive within corporation limits at its April 15th meeting. Mayor Carrie Schlade informed council Monday night that the administration is working on legislation that would propose allowing golf carts to be driven on city roads. And …

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Free dentistry day coming on April 19th.

Dental Excellence Group is hosting “Smiles From the Heart” its 13th annual free dentistry day on April 19 in Napoleon and Delta. The Dental Excellence team will volunteer its time and resources to provide free dentistry to community members struggling to afford dental care.

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Williams County Port Authority approves bid to build a second house in Stryker.

The Williams County Port Authority has approved a bid to build a second house in Stryker and intends to purchase the plans for the house to use again. According to an article in the Bryan Times, located at 109 King St., Young Construction will build the house for $135,000. The …

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Man who has served as treasurer for political campaigns in Ohio facing federal wire fraud charges.

A man who has served as treasurer for dozens of political campaigns in Ohio over the past 40 years is facing federal wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from clients. William Curlis, 76, is accused of writing checks from campaign accounts to himself for personal use and …

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Bond set at $1 million for man charged with murder in Fulton County.

Bond was set at $1 million for a Holland man who is charged with murder in Fulton County Common Pleas Court. The Bryan Times says Edward J. Polansky Jr., 33, made an initial appearance by video from the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio on the unclassified felony charge. He requested …

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Hicksville Village Council discusses lack of pool.

Hicksville Village Council heard from citizens about the lack of a pool and discussed sidewalk replacements during its meeting Monday. According to the Crescent News, one person came before the council to ask why the old pool had been taken out when there was no immediate plan to replace it. …

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