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In financial news, the Williams County commissioners Tuesday received a quarterly update on investments and conducted some personnel business.Williams County Treasurer Kellie Gray presented good news for the investment update.“The first quarter of this year has been very good,” Gray said. “The net interest was $602,401.” The Bryan Times reports …
Read More »Montpelier man charged with seven counts of rape.
A Williams County grand jury recently returned several indictments, including a Montpelier man charged with seven counts of rape. Ray Ramos, 53, was charged with the first-degree felony rape charges, which authorities allege occurred on March 15 and April 5. The charges state Ramos allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with …
Read More »Some changes coming on Toll Road.
As part of the new toll collection system in Ohio the old Westgate Toll Plaza (milepost 2) in Williams County will be removed. The toll booths and toll lanes will be replaced with pavement. The work will be completed using phased maintenance of traffic with two lanes open in each …
Read More »Insanity plea dismissed for Angola man accused of murder.
An insanity plea was dismissed for an Angola man accused of murder. A quick pre-trial conference took place recently for 29-year-old Joshua Monday. Monday is facing charges for the murder of Bryan Hall, 56 of Angola.On October 12, 2023 Monday allegedly shot Hall multiple times inside of Hall’s apartment building …
Read More »This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week.
April 15-19, this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and AAA joins with transportation, construction and traffic safety agencies at the state and federal level, to remind drivers to stay focused and drive with caution in road work zones. This week is an annual reminder that work zone …
Read More »Fulton County jury finds Harris guilty of 3 charges in death of 3-year old girl.
A Fulton County jury has ruled 29 year old Devon Harris guilty of three charges in the August 2022 death of a 3-year-old girl. Harris was found guilty of two counts of endangering children and one count of involuntary manslaughter on April 11. Harris was ruled not guilty of murder …
Read More »Williams County commissioners exploring possibility of adding a county administrator position.
Is there room for one more? The Williams County commissioners are exploring the possibility of adding a county administrator position. According to the Bryan Times, “I would like to move forward with the county administrator, and I think at this point I’d like to ask (clerk Anne Retcher) to start …
Read More »DeWine delivers annual state of the state address.
During his annual state of the state address, Gov. Mike DeWine’s focus was on Ohio’s children. “The single most important thing we can do for Ohio’s future is to ensure all Ohio children have the opportunity to live up to their full God-given potential,” DeWine said. DeWine focused his speech …
Read More »Defiance College annual Empty Bowls fundraiser set for Tuesday, April 16.
Defiance College’s social work program will be hosting its 24th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday April 16th from 4-7 p.m. at the UAW Hall in Defiance. All proceeds will benefit the PATH center at 1939 E. Second St., Defiance. Empty Bowls is an important fundraiser held by the college, …
Read More »United Way of Williams County ends successful fundraising campaign.
The United Way of Williams County recently ended a successful fundraising campaign, clearing its intended goal and allowing it to help several local agencies. According to the Bryan Times, “We wanted $325,000 and we raised over $330,000,” United Way of Williams County Executive Director Andy Brigle said. He added the …
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