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The city of Napoleon will be saying goodbye to their current City Manager, Monica Irelan. She has submitted her resignation to take a job in a northeast Ohio community. Irelan, who was appointed city manager in Napoleon in March 2014, informed city council in a letter of resignation submitted Friday …
Read More »Home on Defiance’s northside destroyed by fire
A home on Defiance’s northside was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, but no injuries were reported. City firefighters were called to the blaze at 509 Gibson St. around 1:20 a.m. Saturday. firefighters searched the home but found no one. One person may have been living in the home, which …
Read More »Defiance County grand jury has returned multiple indictments against local man
A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against a local man who already had been indicted following an incident on Defiance’s northside. 38 year old Joshua Wachtman of Seneca St., was indicted for aggravated robbery, felonious assault and inducing panic. Authorities allege that on Aug. 29 he possessed a …
Read More »Ohio receives high marks in workers’ compensation rates
Ohio continues to ascend the rankings of a biennial study that compares national workers’ compensation rates. The state’s rates improved from 33rd in 2014 to 40th, making Ohio the 11th lowest among all states. Ohio’s standing in the Oregon Study, which ranks states from most expensive to least expensive, has …
Read More »Williams County woman accused of facilitating scams
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Williams County Prosecuting Attorney Katherine J. Zartman announced the indictment of a Williams County woman accused of facilitating scams by receiving stolen tax refunds, forging checks, and laundering money. 40 year old Tammi S. Buchs of Bryan, was indicted by a Williams County grand …
Read More »Williams County receiving new funding through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Williams County is one of 16 counties that will be receiving new funding through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA) Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP). Williams County Land Reutilization Corporation will receive $500,000. NIP is designed to help prevent foreclosures and stabilize local property values through the demolition and greening of …
Read More »Homecoming traffic blitz numbers released by Fulton County Sheriff’s office
f’s officeFulton County Sheriff Roy Miller has released results from a Homecoming traffic blitz that was conducted Oct. 7-9 and 15-16. The blitz was held in conjunction with homecoming events at Archbold, Evergreen, Delta, Swanton and Wauseon high schools. Deputies who worked this blitz made 42 traffic stop and issued …
Read More »Ayersville Water and Sewer District remains under a boil advisory
The Ayersville Water and Sewer District remains under a boil advisory after a leak resulted in low water pressure Tuesday. The advisory was issued on Tuesday. The boil advisory is in effect for five days or until the water sample tests indicate it is no longer needed. According to the …
Read More »A second Defiance County Drug Awareness forum being held Thursday evening
The first of two Defiance County Drug Awareness forums was held Tuesday evening at the Huber Opera House in Hicksville. Another forum will be held tonight in Defiance at the Defiance Community Auditorium from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 6 p.m. The forums are being sponsored by the …
Read More »Threat of lawsuit forces Holiday City restaurant to change name
What’s in a name? Josh and Jodi Fiser became the owners of Wynns Restaurant & Lounge, a small restaurant connected to the Quality Inn & Suites hotel in Holiday City, in December of 2013. Nearly three years later, Wynns Restaurant’s successful online presence, thriving community support and growing social media …
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