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Hall of Fame names announced in Defiance

Four people have been chosen to be inducted into the Defiance City Hall of Fame in May. The Crescent-News is reporting that a former Defiance mayor, William Daoust, a graduate of Defiance High School and of Notre Dame, John Deindorfer, editor of newspapers in the city and auditor from 1891 …

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Leipsic woman killed in Friday crash

In Leipsic, a woman was killed in a crash on Friday. 24-year-old Sara Montgomery died at the scene of the crash on Ohio 65 near Putnam County Road C. She was a passenger in a car driven by 24-year-0ld Miles Gibson, who police say fell asleep at the wheel and …

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Frank Tracy’s relationship status: “It’s Complicated”

Now that the suspect in Hannah Fischer’s murder has been found dead, Paulding Police and Sheriff are working together to figure out if Frank Tracy, Jr. was involved in her murder or was also a victim. Tracy was described as Fischer’s boyfriend. His Facebook page lists his relationship status as …

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Police: Defiance crash caused by drunk driver

A suspected drunk driver caused a crash on West High Street Friday in Defiance. Police identified him as 27-year-0ld Louis Wiggins IV. He’s now charged with OVI and failure to control after his vehicle hit a utility pole on West High Street and snapped it in two places. After hitting …

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Deputy involved in Henry County crash

A deputy from Henry County was involved in a crash on Saturday afternoon. The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that happened on County Road U at Township Road 17-E in Freedom Township about 4 p.m. A 17-year-old driver turned infront of the deputy’s vehicle and was hit. Both …

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With suspect dead, officials looking for answers

Now that the suspect in Hannah Fischer’s murder has been found dead, Paulding Police and Sheriff are working together to figure out if Frank Tracy, Jr. was involved in her murder or was also a victim. Tracy’s body was found last Tuesday covered by a blanket in Rochester Cemetery near …

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Edgerton downtown gets new businesses

Four new businesses have opened up in Edgerton. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the beginning of new life in the downtown area. Now there is a full-service flower shop, investment services, a meat shop and a barber shop. There’s more space for lease in the town, in the Fleetwood building, …

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Spring water flushing begins

Bryan Municipal Water Department is beginning its spring water main flushing program this week. The water crew will flush the larger transmission mains first. Then they’ll flush the smaller distribution lines on the side streets. The lines take about 10 minutes each, then are inspected for leaks and to make …

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Number of homeless is increasing here

Homelessness is getting bigger in our region. The Crescent News is reporting today that the number of homeless families and youth have gone up considerably since last year. Last year, there were four families found on count day in January 2015. This year, that number is now 25 homeless families, …

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Drive for prom dresses

No need to let that prom dress take up space in your closet. Defiance College’s Inter-Greek Council is collecting those beautiful, often-once-worn dresses for their Prom Dress Extravaganza. The drive started two years ago. The goal is to allow all high school girls enjoy their school prom even on a …

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