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Voter turnout for this year’s general election topped 70 percent in each of the Defiance area’s six counties

Voter turnout for this year’s general election topped 70 percent in each of the Defiance area’s six counties. Putnam County led the way with turnout of 82.2 percent. That figure includes 510 uncounted absentee and provisional ballots. That figure appears to be the highest of any of Ohio’s 88 counties, …

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Blighted, fire-damaged house at 503 S. Williams St. cleared for demolition

It’s been an eyesore for a long time but the blighted, fire-damaged house at 503 S. Williams St. in Bryan is one step closer to demolition. A recent inspection found no asbestos in the house, creating the go-ahead to be the first home in the county to be demolished through …

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New York man facing felony drug charges

A man is facing felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized 263 pounds of marijuana, valued at approximately $596,484.00 following a traffic stop in Wood County. On Monday, around 12:30 p.m., troopers stopped a rented 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, with California registration, for driving in marked lane violation …

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Asbestos abatement at Lincoln Elementary is scheduled to wrap up on Dec. 2

Asbestos abatement at Lincoln Elementary is scheduled to wrap up on Dec. 2, with the demolition process to start not long thereafter. Those wanting to view the event at their 100-year old alma mater will need to exercise some patience. Felix Jagodzinski, Rudolph Libbe Inc.’s project manager for both the …

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Williams County Election Results Only

Williams County Commissioner Race: -Rodney Miller – 36% -Terry Rummel – 64% Tax, ballot issues Four County Joint Vocational School: a 1-mill, additional continuing levy for current expenses. – Passed with 55% of the vote Four County ADAMhs Board: a 0.7-mill, five-year renewal levy for current expenses. – Passed with …

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Governor Kasich and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) are promoting Winter Safety Awareness Week, November 13-19

With the official first day of winter about a month and a half away, those of us in northwest Ohio may remeber that last year, thanks to El Niño, Ohio and other Midwestern states had a pretty mild winter. But this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …

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Village of Hicksville to dedicate new war memorial

The village of Hicksville plans to honor veterans with the dedication of a newly completed memorial monument during Veterans Day weekend. The Bryan Times reports at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, the corner of Bryan and West Arthur Streets in Hicksville will be the dedication of th memorial. The …

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Pioneer man convicted on multiple drug offenses

57 year old Gregory Hines of Pioneer, was convicted of five felony drug offenses in Williams County Common Pleas Court last week for trafficking and aggravated possession of drugs. Hines pleaded guilty to the charges after months of pretrial proceedings. Williams County Prosecutor Katherine Zartman indicates that the Prosecution will …

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Alvordton man facing multiple drug possession and distribution charges along with involuntary manslaughter

A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against 36 year old Johnny Begley of Alvordton for causing the heroin-related death of a local man. Begley was indicted for involuntary manslaughter, along with trafficking in and possession of heroin. The indictment alleges that on June 25 Begley caused the death …

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