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A local cleric in Deshler has been detained and accused of two felonies linked to child sexual assault.  Deshler police have charged 52-year-old Christopher Walter with first-degree misdemeanor grooming and second-degree criminal sexual battery.  He allegedly had sex with a young girl, according to the charges. His case was transferred …

The earnings from casinos that were allocated to counties around the state in April has been made public by the Ohio Department of Taxation.  The distribution is predicated on the months of January through March.  Williams County received $134,711.66, a little increase over $133,816.13 during the same period last year.  The state …

Municipalities with a marijuana shop within their borders have received the revenue from the Ohio Department of Taxation, which was released in April.  Only the village of Sherwood in the Williams County region collected any taxes on the sale of marijuana-related goods. It collected $3,451.65 in April, the most this …

At a recent meeting, Williams County commissioners approved an application for Community Housing Impact and Preservation money from the Ohio Department of Development.  This came after commissioners held a second public hearing with representatives from the Maumee Valley Planning Organization, which would oversee the grant. Williams County and the City …

This summer, Toledo’s youth will have the opportunity to enjoy free rides for another year.  Applications for the fourth annual Youth Summer Blast Pass were accepted by the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority.  Through August 31, Blast Pass holders between the ages of 6 and 19 will be able to …

The pretrial hearing for a Bryan man accused of hitting and running an Amish cart has been rescheduled.  The initial pre-trial meeting for Michael D. Quillen was originally planned for Monday in Williams County Common Pleas Court; however, it has been rescheduled until July 23 at 1 p.m.  A grand …

The application for grant funding for a new wastewater treatment plant in Edon was approved by the Williams County commissioners on Tuesday.  Maumee Valley Planning Organization met with the commissioners to discuss applying for the award through the Community Development Block award Program’s Residential Public Infrastructure Grants program.  The project …

Authorities said on Tuesday that a 10-year-old who was hurt in a two-vehicle collision that killed a 9-year-old over the weekend has passed away.  According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, the 10-year-old was transported to the hospital following the collision in Pleasant Township on Saturday afternoon, but he passed …

The 18th Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser benefiting Kate’s Kart will be held on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th, 2026. The Ice Cream Social is a day to celebrate the mission and impact of Kate’s Kart. On “Go Eat Ice Cream Days” the community is encouraged to support …

More sex buyers are being arrested and prosecuted in Ohio, but jail time and fines remain minimal, and a mandate that offenders attend “john school” is inconsistently enforced, according to a new report released today by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. “The Drivers of Demand,” commissioned internally by Yost, provides …

A resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding relating to cash advancements to Hillside Country Living was approved by the Williams County commissioners on Thursday.  The Ohio Auditor of State’s Office requested the MOU in order to establish a transparent paper trail of the money transfers from the county to Hillside, …

The sale of the former Community Memorial Hospital property is currently scheduled to close on July 22nd.  On Friday, $280,000 in earnest money and a $70,000 non-refundable extension fee were paid. The initial purchase and sales agreement, which was signed in January, has five amendments.  After Crexi (CXTTechnology, LLC) held …

A public registry for repeat domestic abusers is being considered by bipartisan politicians; supporters claim this might assist communities in identifying individuals with a history of abuse in a manner similar to how the state records sexual offenders.  Representatives introduced House Bill 846. Phil Plummer, a Republican from Dayton, and Cecil Thomas, …

A Bryan man has been charged with 65 felonies, including kidnapping and other crimes pertaining to child sex.  Steven M. Jordan, 35, was recently charged with kidnapping, a first-degree felony, by a Williams County grand jury. He allegedly took an unidentified female youngster under the age of thirteen from their …

Two first-degree felony charges, including attempted aggravated murder, have been brought against a Montpelier woman.  A grand jury in Williams County recently indicted Amanda S. Heller. She allegedly tried to kill John Doe in April. She allegedly had a firearm under her control and used it to assist in the crime, according …