Scott Laser, the Montpelier man accused of four counts of receiving stolen property, all felonies, was in a Williams County court room. Prosecutors say between Sept and Dec., he moved, by way of selling and buying, miscellaneous tools and property, handguns and other items. They say they will prove Laser …
Read More »Injury Crash Near Swanton
Three people are hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Swancreek Township, on County Road E, just east of County Road 4. Investigators say a pickup, driven by Kenneth Tebidor from Swanton was eastbound on E….when he drifts over the center line…into an SUV, head on. Tebidor was flown to a …
Read More »Questions In Montpelier
People living in Montpelier have been getting surveys from the city in the mail, asking for feedback on what potential projects residents feel are important to them. The surveys are the beginning of the village’s application process for up to $750,000 in Neighborhood Revitalization funds. Eligible projects include street improvements, …
Read More »Gun License Numbers Out
The Williams County Sheriff’s Office issued 567 concealed carry licenses in 2018…an increase from the 440 permits issued in 2017. This year, 113 licenses were new…454 renewals. Two were suspended, five were denied…none were revoked.
Read More »Injury Crash In Harlan
Three people are taken to the hospital after a two vehicle crash in Harlan on Thimler Road. First responders stayed on the scene for several hours. No word on the extent of the injuries. The investigation into the accident is underway by both state and local authorities at this hour. …
Read More »Lowe Case Update
A Stryker man, arrested on Sunday after a police chase, is bound over to the Defiance County Court. Nicholas Lowe was in a Defiance courtroom for fleeing and eluding. Lowe, who was granted court-appointed counsel, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Officers tried to pull him over on N. …
Read More »Boil Advisory Ends In Payne
The boil water advisory in Payne is lifted. Mayor, Steve Wobler says a water main break forced the village to declare the advisory on Wednesday. No word on exactly caused that break.
Read More »Big Business Wants IN To Move On Hate Bill
Presidents and CEOs for some of Indiana’s biggest employers have signed a letter, urging state lawmakers to pass a comprehensive hate crime bill. Pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly…engine maker Cummins, and 20 other organizations say Indiana needs a hate crime law that lists specific classes including race, religion, sexual orientation, gender …
Read More »Ohio Roads Needs Funds
Ohio’s House speaker says he’s open to the idea of more revenue for road and bridge maintenance, although he hasn’t committed to any changes the House might make in the governor’s proposal for increasing Ohio’s gas tax to raise that revenue. Republican Speaker, Larry Householder says a safe, well-maintained transportation …
Read More »Deadly Ped Accident
A Fulton County man dies after he is hit by a commercial truck. Mark Shadbolt of Wauseon was in the middle of the roadway on Highway 20A. Officers tell reporters the truck, driven by Allen Eberly struck Shadbolt. The victim was taken to the Fulton County Health Center, where he …
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