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State Senator Kevin Bacon, a Defiance native, has introduced a bill that would make Ohio’s sales tax holiday permanent. During its first year last August, Ohio shoppers could buy certain clothing and back to school items without paying state or local sales tax. Bacon’s latest proposal would make the three …
Read More »Police looking for Frank Tracy
Police are still looking for the man suspected in the death of a 21-year-old woman who graduated from Montpelier High School just three years ago. Paulding police are looking for 47-year-old Frank Tracy Junior. The body of 21-year-old Hannah Fischer was found in her apartment last Tuesday. Police have not …
Read More »Fires, crashes keep first responders busy
Two house fires and a pick up truck crash kept first responders busy yesterday. One fire in the 300 block of S. Cherry St. brought Bryan Fire department out just after 1 PM. Moments later another fire in the 1000 block of Buffalo Road on the west side of town …
Read More »New elementary school running smooth in first month
After a month in their new location, the new Napoleon Elementary School is running smoothly, according to Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fogo. He said they studied other elementary school consolidations and planned everything they could to eliminate potential problems. Fogo said from the new technology and layout of the school, there’s …
Read More »Tim Meyer is tapped as new Putnam County Sheriff
The man tapped to replace Michael Chandler as sheriff is Tim Meyer. The 59-year-old sheriff’s deputy was chosen by the Putnam County Republican Central Committee to fill the unexpired term of Chandler who died unexpectedly last month following surgery. Meyer will serve until January first of next year. Two Republicans …
Read More »Meet the Candidates
The Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, Feb. 18th. The free event begins at 7 p.m. at the New Era Auditorium at 520 W. Mulberry St. in Bryan. It is open to the public.
Read More »Montpelier graduate murdered, arrest warrant issued
The young woman found dead in her apartment last week was a Montpelier high school graduate. Police are now looking for the man they say killed her. Paulding Police Chief Randy Crawford issued a murder warrant for 47-year-old Frank Tracy of Paulding. The victim, Hannah Fischer, was found dead in …
Read More »President’s Day closings and meeting schedule
Today is President’s Day, and federal and state offices are closed today. No mail delivery and many banks are observing the holiday. County Commission meetings in Williams and Defiance counties will not be held today. Local school boards will meet today, including Stryker, North Central Local, Central Local, the Bryan …
Read More »Kroger stores to start selling Narcan today
Kroger is now selling the antidote for heroin overdoses without a prescription. The drug is Naloxone, brand name Narcan, and the company said last week they’ll begin selling the drug over the counter starting today. Kroger is joining other pharmacies in selling the drug that reverses the effects of an …
Read More »American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers
The American Cancer Society is looking for more volunteer drivers to help take care of patients who need transportation to medical treatments. The Road to Recovery Program is hoping to add more drivers and is holding a training program for those interested in volunteering. One of the training sessions will …
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