A Paulding man charged with escape from a medical furlough in October has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in Paulding County Common Pleas Court. He’s 26-year-old J. Tucker Harman. He was arrested in Cheboygan County, Michigan last month. He walked away from medical furlough on October 30th. His …
Read More »Canned food drive at Bryan v. Defiance b-ball tonight
Two Defiance High School members of the National Honor Society are hoping to help the food bank with a canned food drive at the basketball game between Defiance and Bryan tonight at Defiance High School. Lauren Howard and Mallory Morton are asking for cans, non-perishable food items and cash if …
Read More »Wreath-laying this Saturday at Riverside Cemetery
To honor fallen veterans, a wreath-laying ceremony is planned for this Saturday in Defiance at Riverside Cemetery in the vet’s section. The ceremony originated at Arlington National Cemetery in 1992. The wreaths will arrive Friday by truck, and volunteers will lay them beginning 11 a.m. Saturday. A ceremony will wrap …
Read More »Bryan students raise record number of donation$
Hats off to the children in Bryan City Schools, who worked hard to raise $6,715 to help provide less fortunate area children with an enjoyable holiday. The amount raised has broken the district record for contributions to the “Christmas for Kids” program.
Read More »Thunderbirds return to Toledo Air Show next summer
The Toledo Air Show is back next year, and the Air Force Thunderbirds will be there! It’s gonna be held July 16th and 17th at the Toledo Express Airport. The official air demonstration team of the U.S. Air Force has been active since 1953. This is the first year for …
Read More »Montpelier man arrested on outstanding warrant
Williams County Sheriff’s deputies made an arrest Wednesday night. 43-year-old Mark Coblentz of Montpelier was arrested on a felony warrant out of the Williams County Common Pleas Court. The original charge was for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of the pre trial release program. He was taken …
Read More »“No excuses weather” perfect for holiday decorating
If you procrastinate on those outdoor holiday lights, you have no excuse this weekend. It is expected to feel more like April than December this weekend. National Weather Service forecasters say unseasonably mild weather will continue through the weekend. We’ll see record highs in the low sixties and record warm …
Read More »Bryan man indicted on 4 counts of theft
A Bryan man is facing multiple counts of theft handed down from the Williams County Grand Jury. 33-year-old Dennis Poling is accused of taking debit card, a cell phone and other items.
Read More »Ohio Soy Council offering nearly $30,000 in scholarships
It’s that time of year again! Graduating seniors looking for scholarship money. The Ohio Soy Foundation is looking for applicants for 9 scholarships worth thousands of dollars. They include eight scholarships for $3,000 for undergraduate studies. One graduate scholarship is worth $5,000. Applications are due in little over a month, …
Read More »Council holds off on 2016 Defiance budget
Here’s news that affects your wallet: The Defiance City Council had it’s first reading of next year’s budget and made no changes. However, they postponed any action for two weeks. The ordinance will likely come back on Dec. 22, that’s the council’s next meeting, and it’s expected to be passed. …
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