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A group of entrepreneurs gathered at Northwest State Community College (NSCC) to discuss their ideas and get input from a panel of experts during the third annual Entrepreneurship Forum on Tuesday. More than a dozen presenters addressed a panel of economic development directors, chamber of commerce officials, NSCC representatives, a …
Read More »Williams County sees increase in revenue from investments
The county’s revenue from investments could top $130,000 before the end of the year, Williams County Treasurer Vickie Grimm told county commissioners Monday. Investment revenue is up slightly over this time last year, continuing a slow but steady upward trend, she said. Investment revenue at the end of September stood …
Read More »Williams County Commissioners approve increase for medical services transportation
Williams County Commissioners on Monday approved the second price increase for a medical services transportation contract between Williams County Job & Family Services and K & P Medical Transport, of Defiance. The original contract was approved for $30,000 for 2015, amended in March 2016 to increase the contract by $70,000 …
Read More »Ohio’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in September 2016
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in September 2016, up from 4.7 percent in August. Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employment decreased 3,100 over the month, from a revised 5,501,000 in August to 5,497,900 in September 2016. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in September was 275,000, up 4,000 …
Read More »Montpelier Village Council reviews 2017 budget
Montpelier Village Council met on Monday. They reviewed the proposed 2017 budget. Members approved the first reading, with member Chris Kannel noting that a 2 percent increase built in for village employees has generated quite a bit of negative feedback from members of the community. Village Manager Kevin Brooks said …
Read More »Steuben County Sheriff’s Department apprehends motorcycle thief
Deputies from the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area of the 8200 block of W 350 N on a 911 call of a burglary early Saturday morning. Steuben County Sheriff’s Department report that a motorcycle had just been taken from a garage and was last known to …
Read More »Defiance man killed Sunday evening in scooter accident
A Defiance man was killed Sunday evening when his scooter was struck on U.S. 24 in Defiance County. Danny Hepworth Jr., Defiance, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Defiance County Coroner Dr. Gary Okuley. According to the Defiance post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, at 9:50 p.m., on …
Read More »Ohio Attorney General warns of World Series tickets scams
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned Cleveland fans to beware of ticket scams ahead of the World Series, which begins tonight in Cleveland, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ home opener. World Series ticket prices spiked after Cleveland eliminated Toronto in the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Earlier in …
Read More »Extensive damage done to the Brokaw Movie House after a car runs into it
A man who told authorities he was trying to break up a fight when his friend crashed his vehicle into the Brokaw Movie House over the weekend. Angola City Police Department officers were dispatched early Saturday morning around 3:40 a.m. to the area of 200 North Public Square in reference …
Read More »Changes being considered for 2017 Williams County Fair
The Williams County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) is considering changes to its parking and security arrangements, and set a tentative schedule for the 2017 fair’s evening entertainment at its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The board also agreed to continue with its $2 Tuesdays (to be held Sept. 12 in 2017) …
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