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Williams County voters likely to have a couple of levies on November ballot.

Time to think about ballot topics. Williams County voters likely will have a couple of levies to consider for approval in the November general election. During the monthly update with Williams County EMS, Williams County Commissioner Bart Westfall said he and EMS staff have been meeting to discuss a possible …

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Montpelier Schools to offer online ticket purchases for athletic events.

It’s being named a hybrid system beginning in 2025 people attending sporting events at Montpelier Exempted Village Schools will have the option of purchasing their tickets online. Joe Brigle, school athletic director, said the district almost went to strictly electronic ticketing last year, but an Ohio General Assembly bill required …

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Fireworks in Defiance approved on limited basis.

On July 4th, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day there’s an approved compromise allowing fireworks discharges in Defiance on a limited number of days is in the works. During its recent meeting Defiance City Council easily approved a related amendment to a pending ordinance that would have banned all …

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Williams County Port Authority approves construction contract.

The Williams County Port Authority approved a construction contract for another house Wednesday. Fackler Enterprises will build the house, which is located at 108 Lynn St. in West Unity, at a cost of $129,339.46. According to the Bryan Times this will be the second house in West Unity, authority member …

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Bryan man awaiting sentencing in Williams County Court after guilty plea.

A Bryan man 43 year old Sammy Celestine II is awaiting sentencing next week in Williams County Common Pleas Court after recently entering a plea in his attempted murder/rape case. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder and two counts of rape, each a first-degree felony. This includes repeat violent offender …

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Pioneer Village Council news.

Pioneer Village Council has tentatively agreed to an extension between Industrial to Clark streets at an estimated cost of $337,000. Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston said the village is applying for a grant for $253,000 which can be used for the street or stormwater sewer portion of the project. According to …

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Edgerton Planning Commission votes to approve conditional use permit for local business.

With no objections from those who attended, the Edgerton Planning Commission Monday night voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit for a local business. According to the Bryan Times, Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles said a permit had been applied for in 2022 by the owners of Fleo’s Flicks, a …

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Bryan City Board of Education appoints new board member.

Bryan City Board of Education appointed a new board member Monday since the vacancy left by Scott Benedict after his resignation last month. The board appointed and swore in Lynn Wieland after an executive session. Wieland, Bryan native and vice president of operations at Spangler Candy Co., said he joined …

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Time to think about the Defiance County Fair.

It’s time to think about the Defiance County Fair by making and bringing finished blankets and quilts to the Agricultural Hall one or two days before the fair begins for donation. They are displayed in the hall along with other quilts there for judging only, and then after the fair, …

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Montpelier village officials discuss several issues with federal officials.

Montpelier village officials had a chance to discuss several important issues with federal officials during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Village Manager Jason Rockey and Mayor Steve Yagelski recently attended the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally in the nation’s capital and had the opportunity to speak to Sens. …

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