A bill backed by U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) was signed into law by President Donald Trump last week. The Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act was signed by Trump Wednesday and became law Thursday. Husted, who is not listed as one of the bill’s 31 co-sponsors, helped …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter hosting free program in Montpelier.
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting several free programs, including: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Thursday, August 28th, 6:00pm Montpelier Public Library, 216 E Main Street, Montpelier OH 43543. Please call 419.419.5858 to register. Join to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, …
Read More »New Defiance police chief sworn in.
The new police chief of Defiance was sworn in this week. Defiance City Council presided over the swearing-in during its meeting Tuesday evening. Frank Herbert, appointed chief last month, was sworn in as the city’s new chief by Mayor Mike McCann.
Read More »Fire in Archbold Monday destroys two barns.
A fire in Archbold Monday destroyed two barns and caused damage to a nearby home, according to Archbold Fire officials. The call came in Monday afternoon at a location on County Road E, and the larger barn was already fully-involved upon arrival. Officials report nobody was inside the barns – …
Read More »Fayette man indicted on multiple obscenity charges.
The office of the Fulton County prosecuting attorney reported a Fayette man was recently indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on multiple felony charges for pandering obscenity involving a minor. 24 year old Sergio A. Melendez, of Fayette, was indicted on 42 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor …
Read More »Bryan Council to loan money to renovate downtown building into apartments.
Bryan city council will loan a developer money to help renovate a downtown building into apartments. The renovations would be on the upstairs of the building at 113-115 S. Main St. The five apartments would be known as Fountain City Suites and be geared toward businesses in the area for …
Read More »Ohio State Patrol offering ride-along program.
The Ohio Highway Patrol has announced an ongoing opportunity for those considering a career as an Ohio state trooper to participate in a ride-along program. Participants will ride in a cruiser alongside a trooper for a day, afternoon or night shift. They will observe troopers responding to calls for service, …
Read More »Williams Co. Commissioners commit funds for child protective services.
After much discussion, Williams County commissioners have committed to guarantee funds for child protective services for the rest of the year. Williams County Job and Family Services sent a letter to the commissioners requesting they sign a commitment letter in order to certify funds for contracts for possible future services …
Read More »Bryan man sentenced to prison on assault charge.
A Bryan man was sentenced in Williams County Common Pleas Court recently on an assault charge with a prison term that could exceed 10 years. 30 year old Roemallo Taylor was handed a 5 to 7 1/2 year sentence on a charge of felonious assault, a second-degree felony with a …
Read More »Fulton Co. senior center director resigns.
Fulton County commissioners accepted the resignation of the county’s senior center director during a recent meeting. Sheri Rychener announced that she plans to step down as director effective this Saturday. According to the meeting minutes, Commissioners thanked Rychener for serving as director. Fulton County opened a brand new senior center …
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