Flames at a Defiance fast food restaurant on Monday morning sent two people to the hospital. The blaze broke out early yesterday morning, just before 4:30, at McDonald’s on E. Second St., in Defiance. According to the Crescent News, one Defiance firefighter was taken to Mercy Defiance Hospital after cutting …
Read More »Edgerton Addressing Flood Concerns
In Edgerton, following about six years of disagreements, it now looks like a handful of property owners have finally agreed to a solution to their flooding issues. The Williams County Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously backed a plan by the county engineer’s office to spend about $60,000 for drainage …
Read More »PETA Charges Abuse In Connection With Fair Elephant
An attraction at the Williams County fair attracted some attention from animal rights activists. For the second consecutive year, an elephant ride was offered at the fair last week. And once again, PETA… The People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals, has complained. The group sent reportedly sent an email …
Read More »Defiance Native Now A Wanted Fugitive
A Defiance native, once known for finding a vast treasure of gold that had sat on the bottom of the ocean for more than 131 years, is now a wanted man. Tommy Thompson has been wanted for the past two years by the U.S. Marshals Service, who has hunted Thompson …
Read More »Weekend Crash
A two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Hicksville Township that left two people hurt is still under investigation today. The Ohio Highway Patrol says the crash happened just after midnight Saturday on Ohio 18, near Casebeer-Miller Road, when a vehicle driven by 58 year old Oscar Pieper of Paulding ran …
Read More »Budweiser Clydesdales Coming To Our Area!
Get set to see the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be making a stop this week in Defiance. The eight-horse hitch team and famous red wagon will appear at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay on Friday, from 4–6 p.m. The horses will also appear at the …
Read More »Bryan Police Blotter
Several arrests Sunday by Bryan Police… Just before 6 last evening, 59 year old Ricky Weber of E. Wilson St., Bryan, was arrested for Theft. He was processed by Bryan Police, and then released. Also yesterday evening just before 7, Bryan Police arrested 39 year old Angela Gomez of S. …
Read More »Bryan Police to Host Drug Education Event
The Bryan police department asks that you save the date of Friday, October 10. That’s when they present a program called Operation Street Smart at the New Era Auditorium on West Mulberry Street in Bryan. They will educate parents and teachers and social workers and anybody with regular contact with …
Read More »Turtlefest Weekend at Henry Fairgrounds
The Henry County Fairgrounds will be home to the annual St. Augustine Turtle Fest Saturday and Sunday. The 16th year. Saturday Mass is at 4:30 and the events start at 5:30 and run through midnight. There will be turtle races and big screens will carry football while the Napoleon band …
Read More »Continental Man Competent for Trial
A man from Continental indicted on scores off sex assault charges has been found competent to stand trial in Henry County. A grand Jury indicted 60 year-old Mark Snuggs on 31 counts of sexual battery, and 13 counts of rape. Thosehappened over a period from 1995 to 2012 and his …
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