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As a result of a plea negotiation, Jeremy D. Havens pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and trafficking in drugs to a Williams County resident who then overdosed and died as a result. Havens pleaded guilty to both Involuntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs within the vicinity of a …
Read More »Ohio Highway Patrol Academy graduating class included three local men
The latest class to graduate from the Ohio Highway Patrol Academy class included three local men. The 161st class graduated 85 cadets Friday after they underwent 23 weeks of training. Black Chase of Antwerp was assigned to the Van Wert post, while Jarette Lutts of Liberty Center will go to …
Read More »Guilty pleas were entered by a Bronson man who lead police on a high speed chase
Guilty pleas were entered by a Bronson man who lead police on a high speed chase earlier this year. Branch County Circuit Court officials say 43 year old Scott Calloway plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and third degree fleeing from a police officer. Two additional charges of …
Read More »Bryan man was charged with a felony sex offense
A Bryan man was charged with a felony sex offense following an alleged incident Friday evening at a Defiance hospital. 45 year old Dan Mekus of N. Walnut St., Bryan, was charged with attempted rape. According to Lt. Scott Campbell of the Defiance Police Department, officers were called to ProMedica …
Read More »Deadline to register to vote in the May 2nd Primary and Special Election is on April 3rd
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters that the deadline to register to vote in the May 2nd Primary and Special Election is on April 3rd. Voters in 74 counties may have a local race or issue on the ballot this May. There are 307 local issues appearing …
Read More »Montpelier opposed to the centralized collection of income taxes
Montpelier has joined other villages and cities across the state after village council passed a motion in opposition to the centralized collection of income taxes. Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s two-year budget proposal would require businesses to file a total of about $600 million of municipal income taxes through the online …
Read More »Northwest Ohio losing population according to census figures
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Williams County has lost 569 residents since 2011. The latest Census Bureau figures were released last week and show that Williams County has been losing population for each year since 2011. According to the numbers, populations of Defiance, Fulton, and Henry counties also took …
Read More »Suspect in two northwest Ohio bank robberies being sought
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed two northwest Ohio banks. A man entered the Huntington Bank on Talmadge Road in Toledo Saturday at approximately 12:40 p.m. and handed the teller a note. The man took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene in a faded …
Read More »Williams County Antique Show is growing
The Williams County Antique Show is growing. This was the fourth year for the annual event, which is sponsored by the Williams County Historical Society and the Montpelier Vintage Homes Association and was held Saturday and Sunday at Montpelier schools. Pam Schroeder, who is on the committee for the show, …
Read More »Compromise reached on the state transportation budget
Republicans in the House and Senate have reached a compromise on the transportation budget. The House and Senate went back and forth in a joint committee on a number of issues, especially when it comes to raising fees. In the end the House got their measure allowing counties to hike …
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