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In Archbold…emergency responders gathered at Four County Career Center for a full-scale exercise…designed to evaluate response procedures. The career center, which serves approximately 900 students from 22 school districts, participated in an active shooter scenario during the rehearsal drill, which was held in coordination with Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry …

Williams County may be revamping its voluntary insurance program to simplify billing and entice more employees to take advantage of the program. The Williams County commissioners met with officials, who manages the program for the county, and Williams County Auditor Vickie Grimm to discuss options.

Defiance Police is looking for Trinity Cohan, a Defiance teen who was last seen on Sunday. According to a Facebook post made by Defiance police, Trinity, 17, was last seen on Sunday, April 23 in Defiance…wearing dark-colored joggers and a gray long-sleeved flannel shirt. Trinity is 5 feet, 4 inches, …

Policy updates for two organizations and employment contracts were on the agenda of the Archbold Area Schools Board of Education. The board passed a resolution requested by the Ohio School Council’s board of directors. Officials say…the OSC requested that all member school districts approve the resolution…which provides the superintendent with …

The Continental Village Council meets and hears further updates on the town’s waterline project. Mayor, Matt Miller updated council further about the ongoing work, over on First Street. He noted that the West side of North First was bored and crews were working on pressurizing Maple Street. So far…the two-inch …

The Pioneer Village Council passes a utility term sheet for AquaBounty during a special meeting. Council first had an executive session to discuss pending litigation before council approved tit…with only Councilman, Bill Turner voting against it. Gina Gruber, village assistant administrator, said the term sheet had to do with putting …

A public hearing is set for next week concerning a Neighborhood Revitalization Grant. The village of Montpelier has applied for it already. The hearing is set for Monday at 6 p.m. at the Montpelier Fire Department. A meeting of stakeholders is also being set up next week.

The Antwerp Local Schools Board of Education heard a report from the transportation director and approved employment contracts during its meeting. Officials reported on the new Samsara software that has been installed in the district’s buses. Several teaching contracts were approved by the board. Additionally, bus driver and custodial contracts …

A Henry County grand jury has returned indictments against three people…implicated in an armed robbery last month at the Circle K gas station in Liberty Center. William Mullins…Kyle Gaynor and Melvin Rayoum are each charged with aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, according to Henry County prosecutor. The charges against Mullins …

A Leipsic man is found not guilty of two traffic-related felony charges in a jury trial in Henry County. Victor Magallanes, 34, was acquitted of aggravated vehicular assault, a third-degree felony; and vehicular assault, a fourth-degree felony, during the two-day trial. A Henry County grand jury indictment returned against Magallanes …