The Montpelier Exempted Village School District will spend more than 500-thousand dollars on student wellness and aid for disadvantaged students. The money comes from the state and includes two programs: Student Wellness Success Fund and the Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid. According to the Bryan Times, the Ohio Department of Education, …
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Sen. Brown comments on President Biden’s budget proposal.
In Ohio budget news, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) recently commented on President Joe Biden’s budget proposal and discussed state wins in the recently-passed Senate Appropriations bill. Recently, Biden released a budget proposal that would decrease deficits by $3 trillion over a decade, according to the AP. It would raise tax …
Read More »Defiance College to kick off 175th celebration Friday.
Defiance College, founded on March 23, 1850, will kick off its 175th anniversary celebration with an event at 10 a.m. Friday at the Serrick Campus Center according to the Crescent News. This celebration, “Strengthening Defiance College,” is free and open to the public, and will feature participation by the Defiance …
Read More »Williams County Communications Team is hiring 911 emergency dispatchers.
The Williams County Communications Team is hiring 911 emergency dispatchers and according to a Facebook post they’re looking for people who are good at staying calm, paying attention to details, and communicating effectively. They want to hear from you if you’re passionate and eager to make a difference. They offer …
Read More »Applications for grant funding to undo blighted properties are about ready to go.
Applications for grant funding to undo blighted properties are about ready to go, and Montpelier made a request for a property previously torn down. According to the Bryan Times, the Williams County Land Reutilization Corp., or land bank, has about $60,500 in previous grant funds it is allowed to expend …
Read More »March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Do you run with fear thinking about a colonoscopy? March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and research shows that it remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, according to a news release issued by Mercy Health. Mercy suggests scheduling screening for colorectal cancer …
Read More »Logan County seeking donations for those impacted by tornado.
If you’d like to help fellow Ohioans. Logan County’s Indian Lake community is offering resources to those affected by the severe storms on Thursday. There are also several organizations collecting donations for those who lost their home or belongings to the tornado. The United Way said it is accepting donations …
Read More »Patsy R. Day, 96
Patsy R. Day, age 96, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her residence. Patsy was born on June 21, 1927 in Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of Owen and Hazel (Houk) Casebere. She married Nile L. Day on August 25, 1946, in Edgerton and preceded her in death …
Read More »Raymond D. Hadley, 59
Raymond D. Hadley, 59 of Pioneer passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1964 in Hudson, Michigan to Virgil and Norma (Fether) Hadley. Family was very important to Raymond. In his spare time, he enjoyed welding various projects, shooting guns, and …
Read More »Mary Ann Schlachter, 94
Mary Ann Schlachter, age 94, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Mary Ann was a stay at home mother of 9 children. She was a caring person who always made others feel special. She was affectionately known as “Grandma Candy” …
Read More »Charles “Chuck” Edward Powell, 57
Charles E. Powell, 57, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Charlie was born January 16, 1967, son of Charles Ellsworth and Claudia (Schroeder) Powell. Surviving is his father, Charlie (Linda) Powell of Ney, Ohio; three siblings, Kathy (Jeffy) Holtsberry of …
Read More »Montpelier continues its program to recognize local veterans.
Quite a bit of recognition. In continuing its program to recognize local veterans, officials in Montpelier are looking to provide name dedications to a couple of bridges in the village. “What we’re looking to do as part of the nation’s 250th birthday, is to have the viaduct over the Norfolk …
Read More »Defiance Municipal Court news.
In Defiance Municipal Court Tristan Liechty, 27, Emmett, Idaho, had a preliminary hearing scheduled on a charge of theft, a fifth-degree felony. His $25,000 bond with a 10% allowance provision was continued. Jaylen Rollins, 20, 711 E. First St., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of …
Read More »Charges against Toledo man accused of kicking infant in head upgraded.
Charges against a Toledo man accused of kicking an infant in the head have been upgraded after the child was taken off life support Wednesday. According to Toledo Police, Lawrence Lambert, 24, of Toledo, is now facing a murder charge in the death of his 5-month-old baby, Legend Lambert. Lawrence …
Read More »Stryker man granted treatment in lieu of conviction.
Zachary Miller, 30, of Stryker, was granted a motion for drug treatment in lieu of conviction on a charge of possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony. He was placed under supervision for three years, and the criminal case proceedings were stayed pending completion of his intervention program.
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