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Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president last night, and while she is the first woman nominated by a major political party, she technically isn’t the first. We’re talking about Victoria Claflin-Woodhull, a woman from Licking County. She lived more than 150 years ago and ran for president …
Read More »Judge denies access to Joughin death court records
Funeral services are Friday for Sierah Joughin, who was killed while riding her bike in Metamora. She was last seen alive on July 19th and her bike found in a corn field. Police have a suspect in custody, 57-year-old James Worley of Delta. He has been arraigned and remains in …
Read More »Bryan Area Foundation makes largest donation ever
The Bryan Area Foundation has donated a half-a-million dollars to the Williams County Family YMCA’s capital fundraising campaign. The executive director of the Bryan Area Foundation, Jack Brace, told the Bryan Times that this is the largest single donation the organization has made in their history. The YMCA is trying …
Read More »Special Board of Ed meeting set for next week
Next week, a special board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday August 3rd at the office of the Mayor with the City Council for an update on the Fountain Grove Drive project. The City Engineer will present the latest information. Then, an executive session will be held to …
Read More »Bryan, Paulding jobs plans get state ok
The governor has also been busy approving assistance for seven projects set to create 675 new jobs and retain 1,186 jobs statewide. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in $30 …
Read More »Local trooper recognized
From the Ohio State Highway Patrol, comes news that Trooper Alec Coil was promoted to the rank of sergeant was recognized this week by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Coil served in the Army National Guard Reserve from January 2001 to January …
Read More »Governor signs two bills to help the developmentally disabled
Governor John Kasich recently signed two bills for the developmentally disabled, which removes what’s considered by some as offensive language and now uses the wording of a “person with an intellectual disability.” One of the bills moves the oversight of the Early Intervention (EI) programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities …
Read More »Remains found in a cornfield are of a University of Toledo student
Remains found in a cornfield are of a University of Toledo student who disappeared last week while riding her bicycle. The confirmation Tuesday comes after authorities earlier in the day charged 57-year-old James Worley with aggravated murder in the death of 20-year-old Sierah Joughin. The woman’s remains were found Friday …
Read More »Ohio State Fair kicks off Thursday
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will once again welcome visitors to the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair with interactive exhibits and displays that will allow visitors to experience and see all of Ohio’s outdoor opportunities. Located in the southeast corner of the state fairgrounds, the …
Read More »Michigan man enters pleas in two misdemeanor cases
A Michigan man accused of igniting a fireball at a party that severely burned a fellow University of Toledo student entered no contest pleas yesterday to two misdemeanors in the case. 21 year old Christopher Housel of Highland, Mich. pleaded no contest to criminal damaging and underage consumption of alcohol. …
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