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Former Olympian, OSU coach dies in NW Ohio crash

A former Olympic track and field athlete who later coached for Ohio State and lived in Northwest Ohio was killed in a car crash on Monday. 74-year-old Mamie Rallins was driving on State Route 53 and crossed the center line, and hitting two semis and a car. She died at …

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Kasich explains why he dropped out

Governor John Kasich made his first TV appearance since dropping out of the race for the presidency. He told CNN’s Anderson Cooper he is not ready to endorse Donald Trump, saying he doesn’t like how Trump attacks people. He dismissed the suggestion that he should run as an independent candidate …

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Funeral services set for Miriam Hedges

We got new details about a crash that killed an elderly Defiance woman on Saturday evening. 86-year-old Miriam Hedges failed to yield to a truck driven by Michael Stumbo and was killed on Ohio 15 at Watson Road. Troopers now say alcohol was not a factor. Visitation is Wednesday at …

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State board to consider building code violations of “eyesore”

Defiance’s biggest eyesore, a former residential home turned commercial is the topic of discussion for the state board later this month. The buildings owners have been cited for not complying with state building code requirements. The state could order the deficient building torn down. City officials don’t necessarily want that, …

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Sauder Village to offer free admission for military on Memorial Day, all summer long

Sauder Village announced their Memorial Day weekend plans this week. All Active Duty Military and Veterans will receive free admission on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Memorial Day Weekend. On Sunday only, kids 16 and under receive free admission. Sauder Village will also offer free admission to all active …

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Convenience store suspects indicted

Two Defiance men who allegedly robbed carry-outs in Defiance and Paulding counties have been indicted by a Paulding County grand jury. According to the Paulding County prosecutor’s office, 45-year-old Rodney Heath was indicted on charges of aggravated robbery, and robbery, along with 36-year-old Russell Hutchinson. He was indicted on a …

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Gas prices lower in Bryan than across Ohio

Gas prices in Ohio are averaging $2.25 a gallon today, up 8 cents from last week. In Bryan, drivers are finding it cheaper than that, at $2.19 at the Valero at S. Union and E. Maple streets. Refineries have been increasing production to meet record-high demand. Gas supplies are at …

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Del Latta funeral is Monday

Funeral services for Del Latta are at 10 a.m. today in the McComb Church of Christ. The visitation begins at 9 a.m. and burial with military honors will follow at McComb Union Cemetery. Latta, the former Congressman for 30 years who served for President Ronald Reagan, died at Wood Haven …

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Kamco donates to local police, fire

Kamco Industries presented checks totaling $5,000 to the police and fire departments in West Unity late last week. The money will be used to buy new helmets for the fire department and the police will put the donation towards the purchase of three new stun guns and supplies.

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Farmer’s market ok’d by council

West Unity Council ok’d a request for a farmer’s market setup in the village’s Friendship Park. Tim Pickett of Master Plan Feeds got the ok to set up an organic vegetable stand, and he told the Bryan Times he is also working on plans for an organic vendors’ celebration in …

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