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Defiance Mayor wants to clean up city with clearer codes

Defiance’s Mayor wants to have city council clarify the city codes for nuisances, so they can be better enforced. From animals, homes and sanitation issues, Mike McCann says some of the problems in Defiance can’t be addressed because he says the code is not clear. He wants to “bring clarity” …

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GM electrician dies in Defiance

The employee who was killed Tuesday at the General Motors Powertrain plant in Defiance has been identified. 50-year-old Terry Bodenbender fell about 25 feet from an overhead crane to a pit below about 1 p.m. The electrician from Defiance was pronounced dead at the scene. OSHA will conduct an investigation …

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Flu hasn’t peaked

It’s not too late to get a flu shot this season. According to Vicki Schaeffer, who works at community hospitals and wellness centers, it’s been a very quiet flu season so far. She cites a number of factors.

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Meet the Candidates

Three Republican candidates are vying for an open seat on the Williams County Commission in March. You can meet the candidates on Thursday, February 18th beginning at 7 p.m. in a free forum. The winner of the March 15th Republican Party primary then will run in the November general election …

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Honda recalling 2.2 million more vehicles for airbag problems

Honda is recalling another 2.2 million Honda and Acura vehicles because the driver’s air bag inflators made by Takata can explode and hurl shrapnel into the passenger compartment. Owners will get a notice. Some vehicles go back to 2005, plus there are brand new models being recalled. The total now …

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North Central Schools registering kiddies online

North Central Schools registration for pre-k and kindergarten begins with a phone call. Children who will be five years old on or before September 30 can attend and parents should call to register the child and set an appointment for the Pre-K/Kindergarten clinic. Callers will need their child’s name, birthdate, …

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Former steakhouse co-manager pleads not guilty in prostitution case

An Edon man pleaded not guilty to promoting prostitution and importuning yesterday in Williams County Common Pleas Court. 45-year-old Eric Johnston now has a pretrial conference scheduled for March 9th. The former co-manager of Bomber’s Saloon and Steakhouse was arrested on New Year’s Eve after a long-running investigation, according to …

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Former postal worker faces charges in money order thefts

The case against a Leipsic postal worker who allegedly stole money orders is moving forward. The lawyer for 20-year-old Douglas of Defiance has a pretrial conference set for Feb. 23rd with a judge from U.S. District Court. The complaint states that Bush is accused of stealing about $22,000 from the …

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Four years community control for man who threatened deputy

In Defiance County Common Pleas Court Monday, 29-year-old Laramie Davis was placed on community control for four years after he was convicted of threatening a sheriff’s deputy with a knife last summer. If he violates the terms of control, he faces six years in prison. Police were called and arrested …

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Paulding has opening for council

A councilman in the village of Paulding has stepped down, and now the council is looking for his replacement. The resignation is effective now. Interested applicants should drop off a resume or letter explaining why they want to be on the council and drop it off at the village office …

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