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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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Clean Up Your Parks Day Saturday in Defiance.

Roll up your sleeves another Clean Up Your Parks Day is planned Saturday in Defiance. This year’s annual event – considered by the city a kickoff to the parks season – is scheduled from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at any of Defiance’s public parks. Volunteers can show up with gloves and equipment …

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Bryan Board of Public Affairs to end city-provided email.

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs (BPA) has passed a resolution to end city-provided email service, and heard from a resident that doesn’t like the decision. According to the Bryan Times, during the last BPA meeting, Bryan Municipal Utilities Director Derek Schultz proposed ending the email service due to the …

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Trial underway in Fulton County in death of 3-year old in 2022.

A trial is underway in Fulton County Common Pleas Court where 29 year old Devon Harris is charged with murder among other charges in the death of a 3-year-old in 2022. Jury selection for the trial took more than five hours, but the 12 jurors, and two alternates were chosen, …

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