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Defiance College, founded on March 23, 1850, will kick off its 175th anniversary celebration with an event at 10 a.m. Friday at the Serrick Campus Center according to the Crescent News. This celebration, “Strengthening Defiance College,” is free and open to the public, and will feature participation by the Defiance …

The Williams County Communications Team is hiring 911 emergency dispatchers and according to a Facebook post they’re looking for people who are good at staying calm, paying attention to details, and communicating effectively. They want to hear from you if you’re passionate and eager to make a difference. They offer …

Applications for grant funding to undo blighted properties are about ready to go, and Montpelier made a request for a property previously torn down. According to the Bryan Times, the Williams County Land Reutilization Corp., or land bank, has about $60,500 in previous grant funds it is allowed to expend …

Do you run with fear thinking about a colonoscopy? March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and research shows that it remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, according to a news release issued by Mercy Health. Mercy suggests scheduling screening for colorectal cancer …

If you’d like to help fellow Ohioans. Logan County’s Indian Lake community is offering resources to those affected by the severe storms on Thursday. There are also several organizations collecting donations for those who lost their home or belongings to the tornado. The United Way said it is accepting donations …

Quite a bit of recognition. In continuing its program to recognize local veterans, officials in Montpelier are looking to provide name dedications to a couple of bridges in the village. “What we’re looking to do as part of the nation’s 250th birthday, is to have the viaduct over the Norfolk …

In Defiance Municipal Court Tristan Liechty, 27, Emmett, Idaho, had a preliminary hearing scheduled on a charge of theft, a fifth-degree felony. His $25,000 bond with a 10% allowance provision was continued. Jaylen Rollins, 20, 711 E. First St., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of …

Charges against a Toledo man accused of kicking an infant in the head have been upgraded after the child was taken off life support Wednesday. According to Toledo Police, Lawrence Lambert, 24, of Toledo, is now facing a murder charge in the death of his 5-month-old baby, Legend Lambert. Lawrence …

Zachary Miller, 30, of Stryker, was granted a motion for drug treatment in lieu of conviction on a charge of possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony. He was placed under supervision for three years, and the criminal case proceedings were stayed pending completion of his intervention program.  

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order concerning the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. DeWine said the order was to confirm the state government had been preparing for the eclipse, especially safety concerns that may result from the event.“The safety and well-being of Ohioans is always …