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Fulton County woman was killed in a one-vehicle crash near Fayette

A Fulton County woman was killed in a one-vehicle crash near Fayette early Monday morning. The victim was identified as 42 year old Nancy Pennington of Wauseon. She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fulton County Coroner’s Office. The Toledo post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported …

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Tax filing deadline is Tuesday

For procrastinators, those who like to burn the proverbial midnight oil and the forgetful, filing one’s taxes is quickly moving from an afterthought to a priority as the deadline looms. Tomorrow is the last day to file an income tax return on time. We’ve all gotten a little bit of …

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Legislators at the Ohio Statehouse to look at Governor’s budget proposal

Legislators at the Ohio Statehouse are taking a good look at Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget for the next biennium, and will be considering adjustments to the governor’s plan. Kasich’s proposed budget includes General Revenue Funds (GRF) of $33.1 billion in fiscal year 2018 and $33.8 billion in fiscal year …

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Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be hosting a free Family Forum

The Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities has invited reps from all five of Ohio’s Medicaid providers to better inform those they serve. Currently, 86 percent of Ohio’s Medicaid population now works with one of the five companies, but the number is lower for those with developmental disabilities. The option …

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Park committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. on April 27

The need for improved communication between the village offices and the local baseball association was discussed Thursday night by West Unity Council. The Bryan Times reports the village owns the ballpark and, because the village schedules use of the park and the Kissell Building by multiple groups, a clearer understanding …

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Two people taken into custody in connection with a robbery at a Napoleon Subway restaurant

Two people have been taken into custody in connection with a robbery that occurred Monday at a Napoleon Subway restaurant. Arrested was a 15-year-old Napoleon male. Also charged was 19 year old George Clemens IV, formerly of Antwerp, with no permanent address. The juvenile was charged with one count of …

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An endowment has been created at Defiance College for a former educator

An endowment has been created at Defiance College for a former educator and speech coach there. Rev. Gary Reed of Defiance’s 1975 class, has endowed a lecture program (The Jan J. Younger Colloquium) honoring Dr. Jan Younger, a DC speech coach and professor from 1967-88. Reed was a former DC …

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Free fishing weekend in Ohio coming up in the first weekend of May

More anglers are heading to Ohio’s lakes and rivers as the weather gets warmer. The Buckeye State is known for its world-class fishing, and on May 6-7, state residents are invited to take part in the annual free fishing weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s …

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Special prosecutor in the cases filed last year by Williams County Sheriff Steve Towns will meet next week

The special prosecutor in the cases filed last year by Williams County Sheriff Steve Towns against Bryan City Schools personnel and a Job and Family Services supervisor said Tuesday he plans to meet with Towns about the cases next week. But the special prosecutor, Napoleon attorney Jay Hanna, also said …

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