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A 21-year-old Illinois man who stole computers from Defiance College and tried to sell them has been convicted. John Becker was charged with theft and receiving stolen property and given a 22-month prison term and given credit for 26 days served in jail while his case was pending. The computer …
Read More »“Riot” subject sentenced
A man who participated in a large fight in Bronson Park last September was convicted of aggravated riot and permitting drug abuse. 26-year-old Dequavis Farris was sentenced to 28 months and ordered to pay $200 restitution. The drug case was separate from the fight in the Defiance park. He allowed …
Read More »Bowling sentenced in domestic violence case
A Defiance man, Gannon Bowling, pleaded guilty to two counts of domestic violence, endangering children and possession of heroin and sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison. Prosecutor Morray Murray’s office said the 36-year-old man was given credit for 84 days served before his sentencing. The charges that Bowling caused …
Read More »Hydrant flushing in Montpelier
The Montpelier Water Department has started their annual fire hydrant flushing and flow-testing program. The program began yesterday and is expected to be completed on or before Friday, July 22nd. For peope in the Village of Montpelier, you may see some discoloration in the water. The water department says the …
Read More »Welcome home to Sherwood
The Sherwood Homecoming is tomorrow. The Parade begins at 3 p.m. and gets the festivities underway. Most activities take place in the downtown area of Sherwood. Organizers say this years event includes games and bounce houses for kids until 9 p.m. For adults the festivities will include live bands starting …
Read More »Hot air balloons in Angola this weekend
Watch the skies above Northern Indiana Lakes Country. They’ll be filled with colorful hot air balloons today and tomorrow, in both morning and evening. It’s the annual Angola Balloons Aloft event, this year on the grounds of Angola High School. Spectators will see hot air balloons on display, with a …
Read More »Watch for highway barrier work on I-69
The Indiana Department of Transportation has a heads up this morning. Motorists can expect median work with occasional lane restrictions on I-69. They will be doing cable barrier installation, along I-69 in various locations. Daily work will be done weather permitting. Some daytime and overnight lane restrictions may be needed …
Read More »Lindstrom pleads not guilty to rape charge
A Defiance man was arraigned on four child sexual abuse charges in Defiance County Common Pleas Court. 34-year-old Curtis Lindstrom pleaded not guilty to felony rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition. The charges allege that in May he engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 10 …
Read More »Napoleon pub remains closed
The owner of the Brick N’ Brew Pub says they don’t know how long they’ll be closed, following a fire last Saturday that caused significant damage. The pub at 631 N. Perry Street just underwent a fire marshal inspection earlier this week. At the time of the fire, just before …
Read More »Gilbert murder pretrial rescheduled
The final pretrial date in the murder trial of Bradley Gilbert of Montpelier has been rescheduled from this week to August 2nd. The hearing is set for the Williams County Common Pleas Court to begin at 1 p.m. He’s charged in the homicide of 28-year-old Jonathan Hofner of Wauseon last …
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