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The robbery trial of Defiance teen began this week in Defiance Common Pleas Court. 18-year-old Kasym Assaf is charged with robbery and theft. He was indicted by a grand jury that he and two juveniles robbed another juvenile of his sneakers and bike in Diehl Park last October. The victim …
Read More »Pioneer takes road through eminent domain
The fight over a private drive in Pioneer is over as a judge ruled in favor of the village to make the TW Parkway, a former private drive owned by Norman Thorp, a village road by eminent domain. The village has been separated by the private drive and the owners …
Read More »Bill Priest retires from Quadco
After 24 years, Bill Priest is leaving Quadco Rehabilitation Center. He is the director of special projects and celebrated his retirement on May 31st with the staff. He was familiar to many in the community through his involvement with WBNO/WQCT for 20 years. He said he will miss all the …
Read More »Edgerton working with EPA on water issues
The village of Edgerton had two problems in their operations and is getting help from the EPA after an audit of the town’s water department. There were no fines levied. The problems discovered include two chemicals being stored in the same room that react to each other and can cause …
Read More »Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame nominations due soon
Nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are due on June 30th. The 10 page nomination packet asks for the nominee’s service record, documented accomplishments after military service and a narrative about how those accomplishments benefit the community. The nominations are to be submitted to the Ohio Veterans Hall …
Read More »Bryan HS basketball coach going home to coach
Bryan High School’s head basketball coach is leaving for his alma mater at Antwerp. Doug Billman has been heading the boys team for nine years, and says going back to his high school is just too good to pass up. He’s been with Bryan Schools for 14 years. Billman graduated …
Read More »Natural gas pocket closes road
An ODOT crew hit a pocket of natural gas while taking soil samples yesterday afternoon just south of Stryker. The gas never ignited and the fire departments that responded blocked off U.S. 6 between Ohio 66 and Ohio 191 and the adjoining county roads. The Assistant Fire Chief Bob Sperling …
Read More »New “Ohio Protects” website targets scammers
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office says Ohioans are targeted daily with scams and they want to help. On Monday, Mike Dewine’s office launched its new “Ohio Protects” campaign with everything you need to know about how to protect your personal information and money. The website is www.OhioProtects.org. It offers consumer …
Read More »Man identified in Maumee River
The body found in the Maumee River in Paulding County has been identified as Steven Oliver. The 42-year-old man was last known to be living in Fort Wayne. His body was discovered by canoers near the state line. Officials say there were no signs of foul play and dental records …
Read More »Pioneer residents ask village council for help for U.S. 20
Pioneer area residents told the village Council on Monday about on-going concerns about traffic on U.S. 20 when leaving Lakeshore Drive. Last month, resident Sheila Sharp was killed when trying to turn onto Lakeshore Drive and was hit from behind. ODOT has approved an eventual resurfacing project for the area, …
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