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Farewell to Lincoln Open house coming soon

A Farewell to Lincoln school open house is planned for Sunday May first. The district is having guided tours for residents and former students who want to take a last look before the school is closed down for good. It’s from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 1st at 301 …

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New Ayersville school

Residents of the Ayersville community got a first glimpse of plans for the district’s new state-of-the-art pre-K through grade 12 building at a community forum held Tuesday night. The current high school, library, cafeteria, natatorium and auditorium are slated to remain intact, with construction taking place adjacent to the current …

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New state tests get the thumbs up in Bryan, Montpelier

School officials in Montpelier and Bryan are reacting to the new state testing. The Bryan Times is reporting today that the schools have to spend less time out of their normal routines and the new tests are a breath of fresh air.

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Report trains when blocking crossings, Sheriff says

Trains blocking CSX Railroad crossings. It’s an ongoing problem, and now, Defiance County officials are encouraging residents to report those blockages when they happen. The issue was discussed by county commissioners during their Monday meeting, which was attended by a CSX representative. Defiance County Sheriff David Westrick said there’s been …

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Prom patrols to be increased

The Williams County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up patrol with traffic enforcement just in time for area High School Proms. According to Williams County Sheriff Steven Towns, the extra patrol is made possible with grant monies from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Sheriff Towns says his office will …

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Local court proceedings

Amanda Recollet, 35, Bryan, pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted tampering with evidence, a fourth-degree felony. Recollet’s bond was continued. A pretrial hearing was set for May 2. Nathan Hinker II, of Montpelier, was sentenced to five-years of community control, 90 days jail suspended and given a $1,000 …

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Manziel to be indicted today for allegedly attacking girlfriend

It just gets harder for Johnny Manziel. Johnny Football is expected to be indicted today on charges of attacking his girlfriend in January. His attorney said the former NFL quarterback is expecting a misdemeanor charge from the local grand jury. He could face a year in prison and a $4,000 …

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Michigan man killed in motorcycle crash on Fremont Rd.

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash late Friday night and The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department released the victim’s name. 54 year old Archie Taylor of Reading, Michigan was driving southbound on Fremont Road just north of County Road 700 North, when he failed to negotiate a curve. His …

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IRS Scam changes tactics after tax season

Area law enforcement have received calls about an ongoing IRS scam that authorities say is common this time of year, coming just after tax season. Defiance County Sheriff’s Department is getting calls about an IRS scam that they say is common after tax season. Chief Deputy Doug Engel said the …

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One killed in two car crash

One person is dead and another facing charges following a crash in Paulding County on State Route 114 just outside the village of Grover Hill Friday evening. 27-year-old Kyle Childs of Payne, Ohio went left of center and slammed head-on into a vehicle driven by 63-year-old William Bates. Bates was …

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