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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 …
Read More »Trial of an Edgerton man charged with murdering a 3-year-old girl has been continued to April 5
The trial of an Edgerton man charged with murdering a 3-year-old girl has been continued to April 5. According to Franklin County Common Pleas Court online records, the trial of 26 year old Tyson Reliford was set to begin Monday but was delayed after a judge granted a request for …
Read More »Sherwood man arrested on two felony rape charges
A Sherwood man was arrested Monday evening on two felony rape charges. 57 year old Jimmy Pelliccia of U.S. 127, Sherwood, was charged by the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office with two counts of rape of a minor. The charges involve two Indiana juveniles. According to Defiance County Sheriff Doug Engel, …
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