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We’re waiting for the judge’s verdict in the Bryan “Bubble Bandit” case. A 32-year-old Bryan resident, Zach Perez, is on trial for allegedly pouring soap into the Bard Centennial Fountain last September. He’s charged with criminal damaging. The damages amounted to $386, to replace the filter, and four volunteers cleaned …
Read More »Archery deer hunting season ends Sunday
This is a big sports weekend, including that football game on Sunday, and the end of deer hunting season. That began for archery hunters in September. According to Trek Ohio, hunters take over 200,000 deer each year in Ohio and the permit fees generate some $10 million for the Buckeye …
Read More »Operation Round Up collects $12k for local groups
A program to round up electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra going to local agencies serving people in need, has provided more than $12,000 in donations. Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up began in July 2010. They say about 3/4’s of their members participate. The money is …
Read More »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” …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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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