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Local man’s body found at Harrison Lake

A man’s body was found at Harrison Lake at Harrison Lake State Park and has been identified as Steven Moden Jr. The body was found on the shoreline of the lake by a fisherman just before 1 p.m. yesterday. Eric Heis, public information officer with the Ohio Department of Natural …

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State patrol to ramp up enforcement over Memorial Day holiday

The 3-day Memorial Day holiday weekend is here, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that traffic deaths tend to increase over the holiday and they want motorists to drive cautiously and pay attention. Troopers and local law enforcement will join together to work towards a fatality-free holiday …

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Motorcycle crash in Hillsdale County kills one

A motorcycle accident in Michigan’s Hillsdale County has left one person dead. Shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday night, Hillsdale County Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash on North South Allen Road. First responders found a male unresponsive and called life flight. The male rider was pronounced dead at the …

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United Way says thanks

The United Way has announced their 2015 Campaign Awards winners. AmoBng those honored for their participation include Spangler Candy, Yanfeng Global and the Ohio Gas Company. Williams County Employees were awarded for the Government/Schools/Libraries catetory. Bryan Ford won first place in the Commercial Sector. Other groups include Parkview Physicians of …

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Fair Foundation asks for ok to build on Fairgrounds

The Williams County Fair Foundation says its relationship with the fair board has deteriorated and asked the County Commission for permission to build their own building on the fairgrounds. After detailing the eroding relationship, the commission said they would consider it and asked to see some building specs before making …

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Train crash victim released from hospital

The driver who survived a fiery train crash with his vehicle on Sunday has been released from the hospital. 20 year old Carl Adkins was driving a tractor-trailer hauling liquid manure in southern Michigan when he didn’t stop at a stop sign at the crossing and was hit by a …

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Bryan Police are hiring

Bryan Police are hiring By Newsroom The city of Bryan is looking to hire a new police officer. Applicants must be between 21 and 36 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED. To get started, physical fitness testing will be done at the Bryan City Schools …

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Man sentenced in drug trafficking case

A third person implicated in cocaine trafficking with four other persons was sentenced to prison Tuesday in Defiance County Common Pleas Court. Rolando Valle was sentenced to prison for four years and 11 months by the Judge on charges of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and three counts …

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Barton sentenced in social media sex assault

A Defiance man was sentenced to 9 years in prison after he was convicted of sexual battery and aggravated burglary. 21-year-old Rian Barton is classified as a tier 3 sexual offender and ordered to make $500 restitution to the victim’s family. Two counts of rape were dismissed as part of …

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Brandon’s Law is on Governor’s desk

The Ohio House and Senate have passed “Brandon’s Law” which allows for increased criminal penalties for people who flee accident scenes that cause death or serious injury. The law is in memory of a Guernsey County teenager who was killed by a hit-and-run driver three years ago. The driver in …

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