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Michigan man killed in motorcycle crash on Fremont Rd.

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash late Friday night and The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department released the victim’s name. 54 year old Archie Taylor of Reading, Michigan was driving southbound on Fremont Road just north of County Road 700 North, when he failed to negotiate a curve. His …

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IRS Scam changes tactics after tax season

Area law enforcement have received calls about an ongoing IRS scam that authorities say is common this time of year, coming just after tax season. Defiance County Sheriff’s Department is getting calls about an IRS scam that they say is common after tax season. Chief Deputy Doug Engel said the …

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One killed in two car crash

One person is dead and another facing charges following a crash in Paulding County on State Route 114 just outside the village of Grover Hill Friday evening. 27-year-old Kyle Childs of Payne, Ohio went left of center and slammed head-on into a vehicle driven by 63-year-old William Bates. Bates was …

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Local school board votes for new levy

Late last week, The Antwerp Local School Board approved a resolution to place a renewal of a permanent improvement levy on the November ballot. If passed, the five year levy would generate 2.9 mills annually. The board also discussed the possibility of installing a new class for newcomers to the …

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Truck driver killed by shifting load

A Pennsylvania truck driver was killed Friday after steel beams he was hauling came loose from his flatbed trailer and crashed through the cab of his semi. It happened on US 20 in front of the Loves Truck Stop just west of I 69 after 6 am. Initial reports indicate …

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5k run with dogs planned

The 2nd Annual Furry 5K will be held on May 21st in Williams County. Participants are encouraged to bring their friendly furry spayed/neutered dog to participate in the race with. The proceeds from this race go to benefit the Williams County Humane Society and the YMCA’s People Helping People Scholarship …

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Local doctor is suing Paulding County Hospital

An Antwerp doctor is suing Paulding County Hospital over an employment agreement. Dr. James Gray is seeking damages in excess of $25,000. He’s alleging he was removed from his job one month before his five year contract ended and forbidden to return to his office. He’s also asking for his …

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Man facing life in prison if convicted of sex charges with children

A Defiance man could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted on sexual abuse charges he’s facing in Defiance County Common Pleas Court. 43-year-old Russell Detwiler II pleaded not guilty to three counts of felony rape and four counts of felony gross sexual imposition. The DA says …

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Bryan residents indicted by grand jury

The Grand Jury handed down a indictments of several Bryan residents yesterday, many for drug related offenses. Amanda Recollet was indicted for tampering with evidence, a fourth degree felony. 22-year-old Russell Cain was charge with felony heroin possession. Barbara Hovermale was indicted for illegal conveyance of prohibited items into a …

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Free bike maintenance day is Saturday at WillCo Family YMCA

It’s time to get those bicycles out of the garage, and back on the road! The Williams County Family YMCA is providing a free bike tune-up event this Saturday. Residents can have their bikes inspected for safety, including brake checks, tire inflation, oiling those bike chains that get dried out …

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