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The Bryan Planning Commission Monday approved two requests for use variances. One request was to install storage units to the currently grassy area behind Carpet Wholesalers at 211 S. Union St. The carpet company would lease the space to the storage unit’s owners. Plans propose for four structures that would …
Read More »Lawsuit between city of Bryan and nearby church dismissed.
A lawsuit between the city of Bryan and a nearby church was dismissed with prejudice by a judge in Williams County Common Pleas Court. The city claimed that Dad’s Place Church lacked an occupancy permit and that its lack of a sprinkler system posed a fire safety risk. Just eight …
Read More »Appeals court recently upholds conviction of Archbold man on rape accusation.
An appeals court recently upheld the conviction of an Archbold man on a rape accusation who was given a minimum term of ten years in jail. A jury in Fulton County Common Pleas Court found 48-year-old Michael Cowgill guilty of one count of first-degree rape in March 2025. Additionally, the …
Read More »Defiance officials extend hours at municipal compost facility.
Because of the storm damage on Saturday, Defiance city officials have extended hours at the municipal compost facility on State Route 281, which is adjacent to the water pollution control plant. Residents of Defiance can visit the site, which is typically open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The location will …
Read More »Two Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wood County Saturday.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 4, 2026, at approximately 4:49 p.m. at the intersection of Five Point Road and Lime City Road. A 2018 Ford four door driven by Brooke Tabbert, 30, of Oak Harbor, was traveling …
Read More »Tornado hits Defiance Saturday.
A tornado that caused significant damage and cut off electricity to most of the downtown area was triggered by a thunderstorm that passed through Defiance early on Saturday afternoon. Around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning. Afterwards, the NWS concluded that the storm …
Read More »Large construction project in Wood County might affect your drive.
Now that spring has arrived, construction season has also begun. There is a large project in Wood County that might affect your drive. Workers are re-decking the State Route 795 bridge over I-75, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. This implies a 75-day closure of the bridge. Vehicles traveling …
Read More »Former local accused of shooting and injuring his sister brought back to Defiance County.
After being detained in western Indiana a few days ago, a former local who is accused of shooting and injuring his sister on March 21 has been brought back to Defiance County. John Okuley, 63, of Columbus, is accused of felonious assault, a second-degree crime, and attempted murder, a first-degree …
Read More »Findlay Police Department releases 2025 crime report.
The Findlay Police Department has released its 2025 crime report, which provides a citywide overview of calls, arrests, and major crime trends from the previous 12 months. Between 2024 and 2025, there was a roughly 5% rise in total calls for service, which led to a 9% increase in total …
Read More »Musical performance at Tinora features OSU musicians.
On April 10 at 7 p.m., there will be a musical performance at the Tinora Performing Arts Center. The Ohio State University musicians collaborate with local high school singers for the Voices of Ohio performance. You can purchase tickets for the event by phone at 419-497-3461 or online at www.tinoraPAC.org. …
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