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Local food pantries are reporting an increase in adults without children and senior citizens needing assistance. The director of one group, Community Compassion, told the Bryan Times that a lot of adults are really hurting in the area, and they can’t get government help. Kay Byroads said “if you don’t …

A recent engineering study on a communications tower owned by Paulding County shows the tower doesn’t comply with wind-speed and ice build-up standards. The issue was discovered by one of the tower’s users, which wanted add equipment and be sure the tower could handle it. A study by a structural …

Commissioners in Williams County are expected to apply for a state grant to provide and improve affordable housing in the county and in Bryan for low- and moderate-income residents. The funding from the CHIP program gives much-needed money to communities to begin housing-related activities. The commission says if they receive …

The open house for Lincoln School is this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The century old school is slated to come down in August as a new school is being built. There will be a guided tour, a special tribute video, photos, refreshments and activities for kids.

The YMCA of Steuben County and the Williams County YMCA are holding their “Healthy Kids Day” events on Saturday. The annual event promotes that “every kid be healthy, active and ready to learn” through fun and meaningful activities. At the YMCA of Steuben County, the Healthy Kids Day Health Fair …

Military veterans who suffer from PTSD or have been the victim of a sexual assault can find help in Defiance at the Veterans’ Office. Counseling is being offered one day a week, beginning May 4th. Get more information or schedule an appointment by calling the VA Hospital at 260-460-1456.

You may remember we told you that Angola/Fremont were competing in the Americas Best Communities Contest in D.C. They were part of the top 15 cities competing, and when it got down to 8, Angola/Fremont was not on the list. Madison was the only one of three Indiana communities to …

If you like saving money on school supplies during the tax amnesty day, you’ll get another one this August. The state has renewed the bill to allow shoppers to buy certain school materials without paying state sales tax. The interesting part of the plan was that last year, the state …

If you’ve noticed that black stripe on the back of your state of Ohio Driver’s license, you’re probably aware that information is all about you. Now Williams County is working towards using that to help ticket traffic offenders more quickly, with computers, printers, and software made available from the state, …

Arbor Day is Friday, and the city is allowing residents to plant a memorial tree in honor of a loved one. The city of Bryan’s Memorial Tree Program, developed by Parks and Rec, goes from April through June, then again in October and November. Residents need to pick up an …