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The City of New Haven announces the appointment of a new police chief to take over duties from Jeff McCracken, who currently holds the position. Detective James Krueger will begin his duties on January 1st, officials confirm. Chief Krueger is certified as a generalist and firearm instructor…as well as a …
Read More »A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.
A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …
Read More »More state and local election results.
State Issues 1 and 2 were both approved statewide Tuesday, despite being defeated in the 4-county region (Williams/Defiance/Fulton/Henry). State Issue 1, the amendment relating to abortion and other reproductive decisions passed statewide, with 56.62% voting in favor of the amendment. State Issue 2, relating to recreational marijuana, also passed statewide, …
Read More »Levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.
A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …
Read More »Ohio voters approve state Issue 1
Ohio voters approve a ballot measure to amend the state constitution to establish a right to abortion. It’s a crucial victory for abortion rights, while adding momentum behind efforts to protect abortion access through citizen-led initiatives in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. The projected …
Read More »Election Day overall runs smoothly in Williams County.
Election Day overall ran smoothly as poll workers found themselves busy with turnout in Williams County. Overall, 12,110 out of the county’s 24,478 registered voters cast a ballot on or before Tuesday, officials say.
Read More »Williams County commissioners will be looking for a new director for Job and Family Services.
After a lengthy executive session to discuss employment, the Williams County commissioners will be looking for a new director for Williams County Job and Family Services. Sharon Borton will be the interim director, until a new director can be hired, officials say. At a meeting last month of the county …
Read More »Pioneer and AquaBounty file a second appeal of the Williams County commissioners’ decision to deny their use of a right of way.
Pioneer and AquaBounty Technologies file a second appeal of the Williams County commissioners’ decision to deny their use of a right of way. Oral arguments have been set for January. AquaBounty wants to build two utility lines, one for raw water and one for treated water on county right of …
Read More »After 40 years of being closed to the public, the stairs leading to the Carnegie Library in Bryan are open.
After 40 years of being closed to the public, the stairs leading to the Carnegie Library in Bryan are open. The Williams County Public Library Bryan branch held a ribbon cutting and open house for the stairs and other renovations at the library on Sunday. Fixing the stairs was something …
Read More »Voters in Ohio will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
Voters in Ohio will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, but people on both sides of the issue say more hangs in the balance than simply decriminalizing the drug. Supporters of legalization say Ohio can reclaim tax revenue being lost to states such as Michigan, where marijuana is legal, and …
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