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The 3rd annual Tour de Book is this Saturday. The cost to ride one of two distinct bicycle routes is $30 for an individual or a family, and all proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. After the event, participants will receive an age-appropriate book in the mail each month from …
Read More »Michigan man dies in crash on County Road 15
A fatal crash on Monday took the life of a Michigan man on County Road 15. William Dunning was a 29 year old man from Hillsdale and riding as a passenger in an SUV that crashed about 3:50 p.m. The driver, Scottie Eagle, rolled his Expedition several times times after …
Read More »Accused “bubble bandit” found not guilty
The man accused of criminal damaging of the Bard Centennial Fountain on the Courthouse Square was found not guilty by Judge Kent North. Zachary Perez was accused of pouring a bottle of liquid soap into the fountain on September 5th last year, causing a huge soapy mess that required extensive …
Read More »Defiance barn fire does heavy damage
Firefighters from Jewell, Ridgeville Township and South Richland converged on a large barn fire on Monday that did extensive damage on Flory Road in Defiance County. The blaze was reported about 2:45 p.m. and it took firefighters about four hours to clear. The property is owned by Rebecca and David …
Read More »Wauseon recreation superintendent resigns
Wauseon’s recreation superintendent is leaving that job for another. Aaron Tiplady resignation was announced on Monday night at the City Council meeting. The public service director told council that they will begin the process to find his replacement soon.
Read More »Funding coming to Wauseon
Regional planning director for Wauseon told Council in their meeting that grant money is coming in. David Wright said of 15 applications he’s received for downtown revitalization grand funding, nine have been deemed eligible to receive project funding. Wright told the council that a lot of things are going to …
Read More »Former Olympian, OSU coach dies in NW Ohio crash
A former Olympic track and field athlete who later coached for Ohio State and lived in Northwest Ohio was killed in a car crash on Monday. 74-year-old Mamie Rallins was driving on State Route 53 and crossed the center line, and hitting two semis and a car. She died at …
Read More »Kasich explains why he dropped out
Governor John Kasich made his first TV appearance since dropping out of the race for the presidency. He told CNN’s Anderson Cooper he is not ready to endorse Donald Trump, saying he doesn’t like how Trump attacks people. He dismissed the suggestion that he should run as an independent candidate …
Read More »Funeral services set for Miriam Hedges
We got new details about a crash that killed an elderly Defiance woman on Saturday evening. 86-year-old Miriam Hedges failed to yield to a truck driven by Michael Stumbo and was killed on Ohio 15 at Watson Road. Troopers now say alcohol was not a factor. Visitation is Wednesday at …
Read More »State board to consider building code violations of “eyesore”
Defiance’s biggest eyesore, a former residential home turned commercial is the topic of discussion for the state board later this month. The buildings owners have been cited for not complying with state building code requirements. The state could order the deficient building torn down. City officials don’t necessarily want that, …
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