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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is asking its board of directors to reduce private employer premium rates by 12 percent, beginning July 1. If approved, the reduction would save private employers $163.5 million over this year’s premiums, which are already at their lowest rates in at least 40 years. …

he man, accused of plotting an attack on a federal medical facility in Texas, asks a judge to deport him instead of sending him to prison, adding he doesn’t deserve to spend time behind bars. Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud told federal judge, Michael Watson that he didn’t want to leave his …

The Ohio Supreme Court rules $43 million in charges by FirstEnergy, from 2009 to 2011, are non-refundable to consumers. Insiders say the funds were collected in order for the company to pay for expensive Renewable Energy Certificates, or credits. It did so in order to make up for not meeting …

A Pulaski business issues a recall for misbranding and regulatory deviations. The Divine Living company on U.S. 127, is recalling its Silver, Nano Silver and “Tooth Brushing Spray” products. The Nano Silver and Silver products are being recalled due to the failure of the firm to maintain records, implement quality …

A malfunction in an outside wood burner damages a house east of Harrison Lake. The residents will be staying with family until the home on Fulton County Road M can be repaired from fire damage. Icy conditions, combined with no fire hydrants anywhere near close, made the operation a challenge …

The Bryan Chamber of Commerce banquet was held at the Williams County Family YMCA. The winner of the business of the year in the large business category was the Ohio Art Company. The small business category winner was AJAV’s. The chamber president for 2018 will be Mary Leatherman.

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Blizzard of 78. Area residents still recall the storm that dumped more than 20 inches of snow and brought most activities around here to a standstill for days. The National Weather Service said the Great Blizzard of 1978 came during one of …

County Auditor, Julie Beagle will not seek re-election. County Treasurer, Vicki Grimm will seek the position instead. The Williams County Board of Elections approved nominating petitions for eight local candidates, including Grimm’s for county auditor and one issue for the May primary ballot.

A man, accused of committing a string robberies across the tri-state area, including two in Montpelier and another in Holiday City, is indicted by a Williams County grand jury. John Morgan, of St. Louis, Missouri, is accused of three counts of aggravated robbery, as well as a list of weapons …

A Wauseon man goes to prison for over 10 years for the May robbery of a Circle K in Defiance. John Hall plead guilty and was given a 12-year prison term. He was given credit for 225 days served. Hall entered the Circle K store on North Clinton Street, pulled …