The Bryan Chamber of Commerce will be looking for a new director. After 26 years of dedicated service as the executive director of the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce, Daniel Yahraus has made the decision to retire. Yahraus’s final day in the position will be May 2, though his formal …
Read More »Butler man taken into custody Monday.
Coming from a post on Bryan Police Departments Facebook page, Zachary Chervenka, a 32-year-old man from Butler, Indiana, was taken into custody by the Edgerton Police Department Monday following activity Sunday that placed the lives of two children in jeopardy. The Bryan Police Department (BPD) initially received a report of …
Read More »Christmas Cruise Thru open in Hicksville.
Visitors of the Christmas Cruise Thru already are cruising the Defiance County Fairgrounds. In its 11th year, the Cruise Thru has become an annual event drawing more than 90,000 people to see the myriad of Christmas lights and displays at the fairgrounds at 530 S. Main St. in Hicksville. This …
Read More »Festival of Trees in Bryan.
This is fun! The Bryan Area Foundation (BAF) is hosting a free festive community event this holiday season, the Festival of Trees, in conjunction with the Christkindl Market of Bryan. This event will take place Dec. 5 and 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 4 to …
Read More »ODOT prepares for snow & ice season.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is preparing their fleet for snow and ice season by conducting annual equipment inspections that includes making sure every bolt is tight and ready to perform for the winter season. Throughout District 2, which includes Fulton, Henry, Williams, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood counties, …
Read More »Leaf pickup for Edgerton will end for the season Monday.
Edgerton leaf pickup will end for the season on Monday, according to officials. Residents may take leaves to the 383 W. Railroad St. facility (next to water tower) in bulk form and place in the appropriate marked bin. Crews will resume pickup in the spring to collect remaining leaves.
Read More »Casino tax revenue for October reported for Williams County.
The State of Ohio reported Williams County’s share of the casino tax revenue for October is $129,730.87, which is up $26.41 from last year at this time. The tax revenue to the county in July of this year was $131,698.03.The casino tax is disbursed to Williams County four times a …
Read More »AAA offers tip for Thanksgiving travel by car.
If you’re among the more than 70 million people expected to travel by car for Thanksgiving, here are some tips to stay prepared when making long-distance journeys. AAA says have your battery tested annually once it reaches three years of age.Tires – Check your tire pressure before you drive, and …
Read More »Two-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian and school bus in Paulding County.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash involving a pedestrian and a school bus. The crash occurred Monday morning at 7:33am, on County Road 209 near Township Road 184 in Auglaize Township in Paulding County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Paulding …
Read More »Surbey named Trooper of the Year at Defiance Post.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Dalton M. Surbey has been selected as the 2024 Trooper of the Year at the Defiance Post. The selection of Trooper Surbey, 27, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2024 at the Defiance Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Defiance Post chose Surbey based …
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