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Dr. Amy Acton, the health director who helped Gov. DeWine earn glowing reviews for his pandemic response, resigns…after a few polarizing months…which she became beloved for her soothing expertise…and loathed…even threatened…for exercising her emergency powers. Acton played a highly public role in Ohio’s early and aggressive fight against coronavirus, transcending …

Storms with heavy winds, rain and golf ball-sized hail blows through Williams County. Officials say they caused power outages in Bryan, West Unity, Lake Seneca and other spots around the county…some widespread flooding in the region, too. Gusts of 40 mph were strong enough at one point to blow over …

A crash, involving a truck and a big rig on US 24 at Webster Rd. in New Haven leaves one person in serious condition. Officers tell reporters the truck hit the broadside of the semi while turning onto the ramp. Emergency crews had to free the driver of the truck …

David Culver files his third lawsuit against a local agency since pleading guilty late last year to hiring a hitman to kill a local social worker. Culver is accused of trying to pay someone to kill his target. He is currently awaiting sentencing. Culver most recently filed a suit against …

Movie theaters, bars, museums and amusement parks across Indiana will be allowed to reopen Friday for the first time in nearly three months, as the governor moves up by two days the next stage of easing the state’s coronavirus restrictions. The new state order by Governor, Holcomb will allow social …

Tom Kochert is sworn in in Bryan as the new Sheriff of Williams County. Kochert has previously served as a volunteer special deputy for about four years. He won the GOP primary for sheriff just over a month ago. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down the swearing in of a new …

Ohio will make sure that hundreds of non-compliant law enforcement agencies meet statewide performance standards, and it will add guidelines to that list for responding to mass protests. Governor, DeWine also is creating a new state office to recruit more black and female officers…all in response to George Floyd. The …

Students in Indiana will return to school in the coming months, but what that looks like will vary widely across the state. State Superintendent, Jennifer McCormick addressed teachers and administrators during a webinar, emphasizing the freedom local leaders have to determine how their schools will operate during the coronavirus pandemic. …

Most of Indiana’s casinos can reopen their doors as soon as next week under coronavirus safety plans they have submitted. The 13 state-regulated casinos have been closed since mid-March… coronavirus. The Indiana Gaming Commission required casino safety plans to include how they would encourage 6-foot distancing between gamblers and limit …

A crash at West High Street and Townline Road in Bryan. A car and pickup are involved. At least one person is hurt. The investigation continues.