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The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three vehicle, fatal traffic crash that occurred Monday, on U.S. 127 in Van Wert County. At approximately 10:56 am, a vehicle, operated by 30 year old Zachary J. Wood, of Convoy, OH was traveling southbound on U.S. 127 …

The 38th annual Woodcarver’s Show and Sale, Sauder Village’s premier wood carving showcase, will be held at Founders Hall this weekend (Oct. 25-26) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The juried exhibit will feature dozens of skilled craftsmen, each showcasing their individual style and talent. From intricate figurines to detailed …

In an election update, three candidates – all from Lucas County – are seeking the U.S. 9th District seat that represents some local counties, but the main battle is situated between the two traditional parties. The candidates are Democrat incumbent Marcy Kaptur of Toledo, seeking her 22nd two-year term in …

The 2024-25 scholarship application period for Northwest State Community College (NSCC) is now open for new and future students. NSCC has institutional and foundation scholarships available for students, ranging from $250 to full tuition, and many scholarships are awarded to more than one student each year. Some highlights of NSCC …

Sgt. Jeremy Viers of the Bryan Police Department Friday was named the Williams County Top Cop Award winner. Viers, who has been nominated several times in the past, grew up in Montpelier and graduated cum laude from Defiance College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He had been with …

Hundreds of frozen waffles products sold at Walmart, Target and other major grocery stores in the U.S. are under recall because they could be contaminated with listeria. TreeHouse Foods announced a voluntary recall of more than 500 varieties of frozen waffles on Friday. The Illinois-based manufacturer said that it discovered …

Parkview Health is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment, a survey that uses public feedback to identify priorities for resources, education and programming. Anyone residing in the Parkview service area, including Williams County, is encouraged to take the survey, available online at Parkview.com/CHNASurvey.  The survey is conducted every 3 years.

The Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a trooper that occurred Tuesday at 1:28 p.m., on U.S. Route 23 in Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County. The preliminary investigation revealed a northbound vehicle, operated by 38 year old Dara M. Larochelle, of Powell, …

In crime news, 22 year old Kristopher Patrick, of Garrett, Ind., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a fourth-degree felony charge of strangulation. The case was bound over to Defiance County Common Pleas Court along with a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence. His $50,000 bond with a 10% …

The Williams County dive rescue team has been expanded, outfitted and is in the process of training thanks to a federal grant. The 10-member dive team trained for eight hours over four days at the Bryan YMCA pool, which followed 12 hours of book work.