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It’s time to think about the Defiance County Fair by making and bringing finished blankets and quilts to the Agricultural Hall one or two days before the fair begins for donation. They are displayed in the hall along with other quilts there for judging only, and then after the fair, …
Read More »Montpelier village officials discuss several issues with federal officials.
Montpelier village officials had a chance to discuss several important issues with federal officials during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Village Manager Jason Rockey and Mayor Steve Yagelski recently attended the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally in the nation’s capital and had the opportunity to speak to Sens. …
Read More »Applications are currently being accepted for the Benedict Family Outstanding Educator Award.
Do you have someone you want to nominate for a prestigious award? Applications are currently being accepted for the Benedict Family Outstanding Educator Award, which is given to honor the memory of Greg Benedict. The award was created by the Benedict family and administered by the Bryan Area Foundation (BAF) …
Read More »Substance abuse recovery program may be coming to Hicksville.
A substance abuse recovery program by Inspiration Ministries may be coming to the soon-to-be vacated Vancrest of Hicksville property. Defiance County commissioners discussed the possibility at the recent meeting. Vancrest has offered commissioners the property at 401 Fountain St. after the nursing home/rehabilitation center moves from the south side of …
Read More »Defiance is celebrating its 30th year as a Tree City.
It’s all about the trees. Defiance is celebrating its 30th year as a Tree City. Tree City USA is a program founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to help and recognize communities that maintain an active tree management program and to encourage the continuous planting and care of trees in …
Read More »Paulding Village Council plans for the upcoming summer pool season.
Paulding Village Council members are continuing to plan for the upcoming summer pool season. At its recent meeting, the recreation committee met recently to further discuss 2024 pool plans. Bringing back the season passes was suggested and agreed to by council.An individual season pass would cost $135. A family pass …
Read More »Williams County Port Authority in the process of getting an open mortgage to help with constructing houses.
In housing construction news, the Williams County Port Authority is in the process of getting an open mortgage from a bank to help with constructing houses. Dave Newcomer, authority chair, said the plan is to build several dozen homes, which will cost close to $3 million, funds the authority doesn’t …
Read More »New barn in the works at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.
A new bunny barn is in the works at the Paulding County Fairgrounds, to be finished just in time for fair days. “We’ve outgrown the old rabbit barn,” said Dan Howell, fair board president. “The barn was very aged, and when we had the heat wave last year, it made …
Read More »CCNO putting more resources into inmate mental health.
The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) is putting more resources into inmate mental health since more inmates are now requiring that sort of help. According to the Bryan Times, “Our new mental health provider is fully staffed better than we’ve ever been, in my opinion,” CCNO executive Director Dennis …
Read More »Bryan police stepping up until a solution to an unstaffed force can be found.
Bryan’s Mayor says police officers are stepping up until a solution to an unstaffed force can be found. According to the Bryan Times the issue came up recently when Bryan PoliceCapt. Jamie Mendez delivered the annual police report to city council, and then again when he met with the Bryan …
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