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Levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.

A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …

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Ohio voters approve state Issue 1

Ohio voters approve a ballot measure to amend the state constitution to establish a right to abortion. It’s a crucial victory for abortion rights, while adding momentum behind efforts to protect abortion access through citizen-led initiatives in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. The projected …

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Election Day overall runs smoothly in Williams County.

Election Day overall ran smoothly as poll workers found themselves busy with turnout in Williams County. Overall, 12,110 out of the county’s 24,478 registered voters cast a ballot on or before Tuesday, officials say.

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Williams County commissioners will be looking for a new director for Job and Family Services.

After a lengthy executive session to discuss employment, the Williams County commissioners will be looking for a new director for Williams County Job and Family Services. Sharon Borton will be the interim director, until a new director can be hired, officials say. At a meeting last month of the county …

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Pioneer and AquaBounty file a second appeal of the Williams County commissioners’ decision to deny their use of a right of way.

Pioneer and AquaBounty Technologies file a second appeal of the Williams County commissioners’ decision to deny their use of a right of way. Oral arguments have been set for January. AquaBounty wants to build two utility lines, one for raw water and one for treated water on county right of …

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After 40 years of being closed to the public, the stairs leading to the Carnegie Library in Bryan are open.

After 40 years of being closed to the public, the stairs leading to the Carnegie Library in Bryan are open. The Williams County Public Library Bryan branch held a ribbon cutting and open house for the stairs and other renovations at the library on Sunday. Fixing the stairs was something …

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Voters in Ohio will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.

Voters in Ohio will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, but people on both sides of the issue say more hangs in the balance than simply decriminalizing the drug. Supporters of legalization say Ohio can reclaim tax revenue being lost to states such as Michigan, where marijuana is legal, and …

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Fatal accident involving a train in DeKalb County.

A train hits and kills someone near the 4700 block of County Road 3 in Garrett. DeKalb County deputies are called to the CSX tracks in the area of County Road 3 and County Road 48. There, investigators confirm the victim was struck by a passing train and pronounced dead …

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The battle over how to teach reading has landed in court.

The battle over how to teach reading has landed in court. With momentum shifting in favor of research-backed strategies, known as the “science of reading,” states and some school districts have been ditching once popular programs, amid concerns that they aren’t effective. A legal fight in Ohio centers on a …

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Abortion access is expected to play a central role in the 2024 elections.

Abortion access is expected to play a central role in the 2024 elections. The preview comes next week, when Ohio voters decide whether to enshrine reproductive rights in their state Constitution. The amendment is the only abortion question on any state’s ballot this year, a spotlight that has generated intense …

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