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More Accolades For Vashaw

A Bryan Elementary School employee is named the Ohio School Social Work Association’s 2019 School Social Worker of the Year. We have reported on Sarah Vashaw before. She is known for her work with children and families, and in part for the foundation she helped create which made social worker …

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Where Were You In 55

A purse, with items from the 1950’s is returned to its now 82-year-old owner after workers find it while demolishing part of an Indiana high school. Martha Everett lost the black stitched purse at the old Jeffersonville High School, where she was a senior back in 1955…its contents?…a wallet, a …

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Utility Crews Out In Force

Crews are out at this hour trying to get the lights…and heat…back on. Last night, hundreds of area homes and businesses were without power. The number goes down as the repairs continue. Most of the problems were caused by icy conditions bringing down power lines. Similar reports have been coming …

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Officer Involved Shooting In Defiance

A state investigation continues into a shooting in Defiance on Martin Street. Officers responded to a domestic call. When they arrive, they are confronted by Alex Johnson…he has a knife. Soon after, he is shot and killed by the police.

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Dog Attacks Cop

A Defiance County deputy gets attacked by a pit bull while trying to get into a Hicksville home with a search warrant. The officer had to go to the hospital and was soon released. The dog was shot and killed. Officials tell reporters they seized firearms and controlled substances from …

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BPA Seat Update

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs meet in special session and approve the appointment of Derek Allen to fill the board’s open seat. The panel had five candidates who sought the post. Board members were impressed with the field of applicants and say it was a tough choice. Allen’s appointment …

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Major Abortion Bill In Debate

Republican lawmakers in both chambers of the Ohio Legislature are now pushing measures to ban abortion, once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Similar measures approved by lawmakers were twice vetoed by former Gov., John Kasich. Gov. DeWine has indicated he’ll sign it. It would be among the most restrictive abortion …

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Deadly Fire In Garrett

A fire claims the lives of two people in downtown Garrett. Officials say another victim is hospitalized after the blaze at Hall’s Sleeping Rooms. First units on the scene found heavy flames and smoke coming from the brick structure on South Randolph Street. It is not known how many people …

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Road Work In Bryan

There will be some noticeable road work going on this year in Bryan. City officials say the projects will be underway along much of Main Street and Townline Road. Construction is set to begin March 18 and should be finished in July. Main Street will remain open during the work…there …

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A Nice Little Check In The Mail

Some folks over in Pioneer get a nice windfall. Officials say they will be seeing a $200 rebate on their electric bills this month. The village council passed a resolution approving the rebate on Monday. The hope is, the checks go out immediately. Officials add the rebate does not include …

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