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The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today, that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will occur will be announced the day before the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you …

On Wednesday morning, the University of Toledo focused on business.  In honor of the state’s CNBC ranking as the best location to do business, Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel are making stops as part of their Heart of Opportunity tour.  The governor claimed that the state’s top …

The Ohio Supreme Court promptly removed Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Jon Ickes from judicial office without pay and prohibited him from practicing law for two years.  A recommendation from the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct that would have handed Ickes a one-year ban that was entirely stayed-that is, he …

In response to some recent trespassing incidents on the grounds of the Williams County Courthouse, the commissioners are taking action.  The Williams County Courthouse and its grounds are government-owned property, according to a recent resolution passed by the commissioners. The resolution also directs the enforcement of Ohio’s criminal trespass statute …

Ellen Marie Spencer, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on August 17, 2026 at 6:15 pm surrounded by family. Ellen was born on June 8, 1941, in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of Edgar and Margaret (Fox) Sonner. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1959. Early into adulthood she …

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on August 19, 2026, at approximately 3:55AM. On Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike) near milepost 75 in Woodville Township, Sandusky County. The crash occurred when Melody K. Wilburn, age 49 of Oak Harbor, Ohio …

Terry Rummel, a Williams County commissioner, declared on Tuesday that he will formally resign from office on October 17th.  During the meeting, Rummel stated that he is going to officially proclaim that his last day as Williams County commissioner will be October 17th.  

The village of Pioneer submitted a request for an extension of the right-of-way permit to the Williams County commissioners on Tuesday so the board may confer with legal counsel.  The Pioneer village solicitor requested that the commissioners extend a county-issued permit for a water line and a sewer line utility …

Earlier this week, Four County Career Center held an open house for a new building to teach students electrical and welding disciplines as the new school year approaches.  Thanks in large part to a $14,749,087 grant from the state government, the 36,000-square-foot building with cutting-edge electrical and welding facilities is …

The Ohio Arts Council recently awarded funding to the Williams County Community Theater and the Williams County Concert Association.  WCCA has been in operation for over 70 years. The Bryan Arts and Education Center, its usual location, just underwent renovations that will last until 2028. It has been performing at …

There are enough legitimate signatures on a proposed Defiance charter amendment that would forbid data centers inside the municipal limits.  After reviewing the most recent petition, the Defiance County Board of Elections discovered 270 legitimate signatures-much more than the required 225.  The petition, which was first submitted by a three-person …

There’s something for everyone in this week’s unique “America 250” history display at the Henry County Fair.  The main display is housed in the log cabin at the south end of the fairgrounds and the Immanuel Lutheran Schoolhouse, which was originally from Hamler and constructed in 1897. Fairgoers were given …

A former Ayersville school board member was indicted by a Defiance County grand jury on four charges pertaining to an online incident involving a minor.  60 year old Gregory Schubert was charged with four fifth-degree felony charges of transmitting material detrimental to minors in the first case.  Morris Murray, the …

A Paulding County grand jury has indicted two Defiance residents for their roles in the recent heist of a convenience store and gas station.  21 year old Robert Chatman is accused of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony with a firearm specification, and theft, a first-degree misdemeanor; 18 year old Kirsten …

The first set of new dog kennels was placed at the Williams County Humane Society on Wednesday. The new kennels were brought from Colorado on Monday, and they were used for the first time on Thursday.   The pets and guests will be safer in these new kennels. In addition …