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State Patrol investigating injury crash Monday in Defiance County.

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car. The crash occurred Monday at approximately 5:15pm, at the intersection of Mansfield Road and Schubert Road. A flatbed trailer, operated by 45 year old Eugene Anderson, of Gary, …

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New splash pad going up in Hicksville

A new splash pad going up in Hicksville Community Park should be open to the public in late July, according to village officials. The project is about two weeks behind schedule due to all the rain that we have had this spring. The completion date should be the end of …

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Patrol investigating fatal crash involving riding lawn mower in Williams County.

Edon – On June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:15 PM, troopers from the Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a crash involving a John Deere riding lawn mower and a mini-van on State Route 49 near mile post 9 in Florence Township, Williams County. Thomas …

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Large flag raised along U.S 24 in Defiance County.

A large flag was run up a towering pole along U.S. 24 in Defiance Friday afternoon as the first part of the Defiance County Community Improvement Corporation’s (CIC) multi-phased project honoring veterans and promoting the area came to fruition. The flag raised on Commerce Drive property owned by Keller Logistics …

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Williams Co. Commissioners transfer funds.

The Williams County commissioners recently approved a couple of fund transfers and received the dog warden report for May. And according to the Bryan Times, the commissioners approved transferring $7,891 within Williams County Common Pleas Court to help cover a shortfall in the salary line item for the end of …

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World’s Largest Swim Lesson.

The Defiance YMCA will be hosting a worldwide event next week – the world’s largest swim lesson (WLSL).The event will take place on June 20 across six continents worldwide, and this is the 15th year for the event, but the first time the Defiance YMCA will be taking part. Defiance …

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Donation made to Kaleb McLaughlin Ride to Remember.

Power in the Purse recently donated $6,475 to the Kaleb McLaughlin Ride to Remember event. This nonprofit was created by Kevin and Kim Oxender after the tragic death of their son Kaleb who helped 100 people through donation of his organs. The donation will help the nonprofit purchase life-saving equipment …

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Bryan Jubilee is back!

The Bryan Jubilee is happening Thursday through Saturday at the square in Bryan. On Thursday, the Midway will be open from 5-11 p.m. and it’s Wristband Night, meaning those attending can ride all night long for one low price. On Friday, the Midway will run from 3-11 p.m. and it’s …

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Crash in Defiance County claims life of Defiance teen.

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious fatal crash that occurred on Sunday at approximately 12:15AM on Ridenour Road south of Scott Road in Defiance County. Elliot Nolan, age 19, of Defiance, was traveling southbound on Ridenour Road in a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette at …

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Williams County Relay for Life.

Hundreds of people from across the county came together Friday with a common goal: beating cancer. Williams County Relay for Life returned Friday, an event where teams get together and raise money to fight cancer. This year, Williams County Relay for Life had a goal of raising $105,000 for cancer …

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