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Fulton County will receive $735,000 for radio system and dispatch station upgrades through the fiscal year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)awards for Ohio. An article in the Bryan Times states U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)announced new investments for law enforcement and first responders across Ohio. Brown secured these investments after …
Read More »Bryan Walk, Job and Bike Club accepting memberships.
Since the 1970s, a club through the Bryan Parks and Recreation Department has been helping residents stay healthy through exercise and general fun. According to the Bryan Times the department’s Walk, Jog, Bike Club is accepting memberships for 2024 for those who want to record the number of miles they …
Read More »Defiance County K-9 unit retiring at the end of the month.
It’s time to say Happy Retirement to one of the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office three K-9 units retiring at the end of this month.The K-9, Ben, a German Shepherd, has been with the department for nine years. Ben was brought over from Europe and was then picked up from Von …
Read More »Householder facing additional charges.
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, previously convicted in the largest bribery scandal in state history, is now facing additional criminal charges that could prevent him from holding public office again. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted Householder, 64, on ten felony …
Read More »Williams Co. Commissioners provide letter of support to county health department.
When the Williams County commissioners met Thursday, they agreed to provide a letter of support to the county health department as it seeks funding for a new building. According to an article in the Bryan Times, the commissioners met with Williams County Health Commissioner Oscar Hernandez, who reminded the board …
Read More »Ayersville accepts resignation of longtime administrator.
In education news, Ayersville Local Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of a longtime member of its administration at its recent meeting. According to Superintendent Beth Hench, Abby Sharp, has accepted a new position and resigned as chief financial officer-treasurer, effective April 7. She has served the district for …
Read More »Ohio Turnpike to phase in new toll collection system.
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced Friday that it will gradually phase in its new toll collection system over the next several weeks. Turnpike officials said in a news release that the move to the new system has been in the works since 2016 and is “nearing the final …
Read More »Bryan man will serve between 18 and 23 and a half years after being sentenced on attempted murder and rape charges.
A Bryan man will serve between 18 and 23 and a half years after being sentenced on attempted murder and rape charges in court. According to the Bryan Times Sammy Celestine II, 43, appeared before Williams County Common Pleas Court Judge J.T. Stelzer to be sentenced after he pleaded guilty …
Read More »The search for a new fire chief in Defiance is underway.
The search for a new fire chief in Defiance is underway with applications having spanned from within the department to Mt. Gilead, Sylvania, Van Wert, the Columbus area, Indiana and Michigan. Defiance’s civil service commission met with Human Resources Director Lannie Lambert Tuesday in the city service building conference room …
Read More »Tuesday, March 19th Primary Election recap.
Recap of Tuesday’s Primary Election in Williams County and the State of Ohio. 26.8% of registered voters in Williams County cast a ballot. Here are some unofficial results… For Republican County Commissioner in Williams County: Scott Lirot – 2,397 (44.16%) Lewis D. Hilkert – 2,094 (38.58%) John Drinnon – 937 …
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