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More than 100 people died as a result of domestic violence over the past year, according to a study released by an advocacy group Tuesday. At the Columbus event, a Defiance attorney was recognized for her focus on domestic violence issues. A total of 90 adults and 11 children were …
Read More »Almost half of local governments in Ohio unaware of anti-fraud services
Nearly half of fiscal officers in local governments in Ohio told the state auditor they are unaware of anti-fraud services that are available to protect their bank accounts. Auditor Dave Yost says he surveyed 784 local officials last month about their use of fraud protection services at the banks those …
Read More »Defiance’s Multi-Area Narcotics Unit has a new director
Defiance’s Multi-Area Narcotics (MAN) Unit has a new director. Lt. Max Nofziger of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has taken over for Doug Engel, the Defiance County Sheriff Office’s chief deputy. Engel is running as the Republican candidate for sheriff this fall, facing write-in Steve Flory, a former sheriff’s deputy, …
Read More »Napoleon woman accused of attacking a priest
A Napoleon woman accused of attacking a priest at his home in Cloverdale has been indicted by a Putnam County grand jury. 65 year old Frances Wilhelm of Napoleon, was indicted on charges of attempted murder and felonious assault The indictment stems from an alleged incident that occurred on Sept. …
Read More »Ohio plans to change the way it puts condemned killers to death again
For the second time in as many years, Ohio plans to change the way it puts condemned killers to death, because the state has been unable to find the lethal injection drug it had wanted to use. Attorney General spokesman Dan Tierney said the announcement came in a routine federal …
Read More »Defiance man charged with rape
A Defiance man was charged with rape early Saturday. City police charged 27 year old Matthew Riblet, with rape following an alleged incident at his residence. The charge alleges that Riblet engaged in forced sexual conduct with an adult female. According to police, the victim called city officers shortly after …
Read More »Montpelier Police searching for stolen vehicle
The Montpelier Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a yellow 2001 Ford Focus, with Ohio registration EMH6010. The vehicle was stolen from the 400 block of West Lawrence Street sometime after 2 p.m. Sunday. Anyone with knowledge as to the whereabouts of this vehicle is urged to …
Read More »Fremont man facing charges of Criminal Trespassing and Residential Entry
On Sunday morning Fremont Police Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person in a residence located in the 500 block of North Coldwater Street. Upon arrival, Fremont Police say their officers found a back door to the residence open. Officers entered the residence and encountered 19 year old …
Read More »Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce will stage its second annual Oktoberfest
The Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce will stage its second annual Oktoberfest celebration. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. And it’s at a new location this year – the parking lot behind the downtown Bryan branch of the Williams County Public Library …
Read More »Drug cost issue gathers enough signatures to appear on ballot
The backers of a proposal to limit the amount the state pays for drugs for Medicaid, prisons and other state programs have won their fight to bring the plan to next year’s ballot. Secretary of State Jon Husted’s office has certified the petitions turned in by Ohioans for Fair Drug …
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