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The Environmental Health division of the Williams County Health District is seeking to compile an inventory of all septic systems in the county, as part of a comprehensive Operations and Maintenance Plan for septic systems. The district also has funds available to income-qualified homeowners to update or install a new …
Read More »Jade Herzog remains in custody in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio in Stryker
Jade Herzog remains in custody in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio in Stryker where Bryan Municipal Court Judge Kent North set bond at $100,000 during his initial appearance Thursday afternoon. Herzog was arrested after he lost control of a vehicle and crashed into a ditch on County Road O. …
Read More »Some upgrades are needed to the HVAC units at the East Annex office building
Some upgrades are needed to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning units at the East Annex office building as multiple issues are facing the county commissioners. The issues appear to stem primarily from software issues in the units, and also appear to date back to when the units were initially …
Read More »Defiance man sentenced on rape charges
28 year old Justin Hogue of Maumee Drive in Defiance was given a 14-year term by Judge Joseph Schmenk in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on two counts of attempted rape and gross sexual imposition. He also was classified as a tier 3 sexual offender. The two attempted rape charges …
Read More »The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe in Defiance closing its doors
An iconic candy store in Defiance is closing its doors. The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe has been open for almost 20 years, but soon the doors will close for good. Owners Marvin and Sharon Lantz are retiring at the end of January. Marvin Lantz stated they are just looking for …
Read More »Gov. John Kasich voiced concerns about ACA repeal
Gov. John Kasich voiced concern Wednesday about the possibility that President Barack Obama’s signature federal health care law and its accompanying Medicaid expansion would be repealed outright in the new year, without provisions for needy residents. In particular, the governor questioned the impact on drug addicts in the state who …
Read More »ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Kirk Slusher will serve as acting deputy director of ODOT District 2
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jerry Wray announced Thursday that ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Kirk Slusher will serve as acting deputy director of ODOT District 2 until a permanent replacement is selected for outgoing deputy director Todd Audet. Slusher will manage leadership responsibilities for districts 1 and 2 …
Read More »OSHP releases holiday traffic fatality data
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting preliminary traffic fatality data from the 2017 New Year’s and 2016 Christmas reporting periods. Four people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2017 New Year’s Holiday, a four-day reporting period beginning December 30 and ending January 2. This is a significant decrease …
Read More »Four-year package of water and sewer rates approved by Defiance City Council
A new four-year package of water and sewer rates was approved by Defiance City Council Tuesday night. Council also discussed a recent citizens input rule change and snow removal requirements. Separate ordinances for water and sewer rate changes that were let lie at council’s Dec. 13 meeting were approved Tuesday, …
Read More »Truckers Against Trafficking aims to cut down on sex trafficking
In 2015, law enforcement agencies across Ohio reported 102 human trafficking investigations. This led to 104 arrests, 33 successful prosecutions, the identification of 203 potential victims and 130 suspected traffickers. In an effort to stop criminals from exploiting trafficking victims in Ohio, the patrol has partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking …
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