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More than 100,000 rainbow trout will be released in Ohio lakes and ponds this spring. The first release is scheduled for Friday at Adams Lake in Adams County. The first central Ohio release will be at Caldwell Lake in Ross County on March 17. On March 31, there will be …
Read More »Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Friday that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio. Designed for fourth graders, BCI Science School’s free lesson plans will expose students to the careers of forensic science, criminal investigation, and related careers at …
Read More »Edon Village Council passes budget but cuts police department funds
Despite a plea from Police Chief Tom Szymczak, Edon Village Council in a special session Wednesday passed a $1.4 million budget that includes a $33,000 cut to the police department. Szymczak had requested council not cut his budget so that he could maintain one or more part-time officers. He said …
Read More »Sherwood man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court on a felony charge
A Sherwood man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court Wednesday morning for an initial appearance on a felony charge. 57 year old Jimmy Pelliccia of U.S. 127, appeared on one count of felony rape. Bond was set at $500,000. Deputies alleged that Pelliccia engaged in sexual conduct with two Indiana minors …
Read More »Ohio House passes the state’s $7.8 billion transportation budget
The Ohio House has overwhelmingly passed the state’s $7.8 billion transportation budget, which funds road projects and public safety around the state. The transportation budget is not part of the overall state budget. House Republicans will release their version of the governor’s proposal soon. And Rep. Robert McColley (R-Napoleon) reminded …
Read More »Angola ranks tied for 18th on the Top 100 Micropolitans list from Site Selection Magazine
Angola ranks tied for 18th on the Top 100 Micropolitans list from Site Selection Magazine for the fifth year in a row, making this list six out of the last seven years. Executive Director of the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation, Isaac Lee says that this is the highest ranking …
Read More »Murder sentence handed down in Steuben County Superior Court
The Steuben County Superior Court handed down a 50-year sentence to Cody Smith for the murder of his father, 51 year Rusty Smith. Rusty Smith died on March 9th, 2016 at his Lake Gage home after being shot in the head with a gun. Court reports indicate that son, 26 …
Read More »Kunkle man sentenced on multiple charges in Williams and Fulton County courts
41 year old Jade Herzog of Kunkle, was sentenced Monday following a six-day crime spree that spanned five counties in three states with multiple vehicle thefts, a home invasion, two high-speed pursuits and one damaged patrol car. The crimes culminated in his arrest on Jan. 1 following a dangerous police …
Read More »United Way of Williams County is embarking on a campaign to raise $18,000
The United Way of Williams County is embarking on a campaign to raise $18,000 for its upcoming Feeding Williams County food packaging event. Fundraising started Wednesday and runs through April 1 at participating county businesses. About two dozen businesses have signed up to participate and others may be added in …
Read More »Referendum petition is being circulated on a recent Defiance City Council ordinance
A referendum petition is being circulated on a recent Defiance City Council ordinance that allowed a debated alley vacation request in the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue. The ordinance, approved on Feb. 14, vacated the northern portion of the north-south alley between Arabella and Juliet streets — running parallel to …
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