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For the fourth time, the Archbold school district has been named a “best community for music” by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Archbold is one of just 476 other districts nationwide in receiving the designation this year. The award is given to districts, “that demonstrate outstanding achievement in …
Read More »ODOT breaks ground on two new building projects to improve services
Ground-breaking ceremonies were held by ODOT on Monday for two new buildings going up in the area. The new Paulding County garage and the Hicksville outpost are in the beginning of the construction phase, which will cost an estimated $10 million. The Deputy Director for ODOT District 1, Kirk Slusher, …
Read More »Hicksville council asks for extension over grant
In Hicksville, a missed deadline for a grant application has put a sewer project in jeopardy. Village Councilman Ron Beverly said Monday during the council’s regular meeting that the city could love a million dollars. The Council had been held up by design changes for the storm sewer separation project …
Read More »Man arrested for dealing cocaine
An Undercover Investigation by the IMAGE Drug Task Force recently concluded with the arrest of 33-year-old Jerimiah Truelove. Truelove was located and picked up by the Auburn Police Department on a warrant charging him with Dealing in Cocaine or a narcotic Drug, which is a Level 5 Felony.
Read More »Sanchez sentenced in plea deal over drugs
A second defendant in a group of five persons charged with selling cocaine in Defiance County was sentenced to prison in Common Pleas Court. 66-year-old Robert Sanchez took a plea deal and got nearly five years for trafficking and other charges. He also was ordered to make restitution of $5,020 …
Read More »Bryan schools get rid of Spring Break for longer Easter vacation
Big changes are coming for the Bryan schools. The Bryan City Board of Education approved a 2016-17 district calendar that eliminates spring break and combines it with Easter for an extended break. They also decided on starting the school year much later, September 13th, with the final day of June …
Read More »Wauseon Public Library to get grant for upgrades
The Wauseon Public Library has been approved to receive a $200,000 grant to pay for renovations. The grant will pay for a portion of $1 million of planned upgrades and improvements at the library on E. Elm St. The library was built in 1905, with $8,000 donated by Scottish-American businessman …
Read More »Man with 6th OVI charged in Bryan
Ohio State Patrol troopers have charged a West Unity man with operating under the influence for the 6th time, which is a felony charge. Timothy Baltosser was arrested Sunday after he was stopped for speeding on US 127 near mile-post 17 in Williams County. Baltosser is scheduled to appear in …
Read More »Woman with 6th OVI charge
Ohio State Patrol troopers have charged a Defiance woman with five previous DUI convictions with driving under the influense. Jessica Wieland was arrested on Saturday for her 6th offense. Wieland was stopped for multiple traffic violations on US 24 east of State Route 15. Since Wieland has five previous OVI …
Read More »CCNO volunteer of the year honored
Volunteers at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) received special recognition to include honoring the Volunteer of the Year during the 25th annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Volunteer John Drown of Defiance was named the CCNO Volunteer of the Year for 2015. He serves as the coordinator of the Catholic …
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