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Hicksville man was sentenced to community control for four years in Defiance County Common Pleas Court for a stabbing incident

A Hicksville man was sentenced to community control for four years in Defiance County Common Pleas Court for a stabbing incident earlier this year. 26 year old Kevin Mudrack Jr. appeared for sentencing on a charge of felonious assault and was ordered to report medical prescriptions he obtains to his …

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Bowling Green State University leaders and police investigating on-campus robbery

Bowling Green State University leaders and police are investigating a complaint in which a university student reported being robbed and called a derogatory slur on campus. University officials did not release the name of the victim. There were no injuries to the male victim, according to BGSU officials. Dave Kielmeyer, …

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Montpelier has received a $2.3 million “principal forgiveness” award

The village of Montpelier has received a $2.3 million “principal forgiveness” award to be put toward a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, Montpelier Village Manager Kevin Brooks told village council on Monday. Principal forgiveness is similar to a grant, but has tighter deadlines. Brooks state they are working with three engineering …

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Toledo police are investigating a homicide

Toledo police are investigating a homicide after finding a man with a gunshot wound at the scene of a traffic accident early Monday morning. The victim, whom police identified as 42 year old Bill Fell was pronounced dead at the scene at Bancroft and Cherry streets when police responded to …

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Hicksville man was arraigned Monday in Defiance Municipal Court on multiple charges

A Hicksville man was arraigned Monday in Defiance Municipal Court on several charges following a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Defiance-Williams County Line Road, west of Ohio 49 in Defiance County’s Milford Township at approximately 4:58 p.m., when a westbound …

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Two Defiance residents have been honored for their philanthropic work

Two Defiance residents have been honored for their philanthropic work. Michael and Michelle Osborne were honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award during the National Philanthropy Day luncheon last week. The event, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Ohio Chapter, recognizes “the profound impact that philanthropy has on …

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West Unity Village council and the village administration had a heated discussion over a number of issues Thursday session

West Unity Village council and the village administration had a heated discussion over a number of issues at a two-and-a-half hour meeting Thursday. The Bryan Times reports the village has applied for a $2.68 million grant for pollution control at the sewer plant. Several council members complained that they heard …

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Defiance County grand jury hands down indictments

26 year old Clint P. Krill of The Bend Road, Sherwood, was indicted by a Defiance County grand jury on one count each of rape; attempted rape; and abduction. Authorities allege that on Oct. 30, Krill forced a female to engage in sexual conduct and prevented her from leaving a …

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Former Ohio Treasurer and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell named to Trump’s transition team

President elect Donald Trump has tapped an Ohioan to head his domestic transition team. Former Ohio Treasurer and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell will head a team working to formulate the president-elect’s domestic policy, specifically developing education, transportation, environmental, and health and human service policy. It’s a big comeback for …

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Toledo woman was killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County

A Toledo woman was killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County. According to the Toledo post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Ohio 120, near Fulton County Road 12 at approximately 7:48 a.m. when an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu driven by Judith Werner, 74, traveled …

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