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Former steakhouse co-manager pleads not guilty in prostitution case

An Edon man pleaded not guilty to promoting prostitution and importuning yesterday in Williams County Common Pleas Court. 45-year-old Eric Johnston now has a pretrial conference scheduled for March 9th. The former co-manager of Bomber’s Saloon and Steakhouse was arrested on New Year’s Eve after a long-running investigation, according to …

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Former postal worker faces charges in money order thefts

The case against a Leipsic postal worker who allegedly stole money orders is moving forward. The lawyer for 20-year-old Douglas of Defiance has a pretrial conference set for Feb. 23rd with a judge from U.S. District Court. The complaint states that Bush is accused of stealing about $22,000 from the …

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Four years community control for man who threatened deputy

In Defiance County Common Pleas Court Monday, 29-year-old Laramie Davis was placed on community control for four years after he was convicted of threatening a sheriff’s deputy with a knife last summer. If he violates the terms of control, he faces six years in prison. Police were called and arrested …

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Paulding has opening for council

A councilman in the village of Paulding has stepped down, and now the council is looking for his replacement. The resignation is effective now. Interested applicants should drop off a resume or letter explaining why they want to be on the council and drop it off at the village office …

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The kind of boss you want: Galbraith requests raises for her people

The Clerk of Courts in Defiance County is requesting more money to pay her people. Amy Galbraith compared wages across departments and approached the county commissioners with a request to increase wages in her department. The commissioners said they’ll consider her request.

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AG Dewine talks heroin in Defiance

Ohio Attorney General Mike Dewine spent part of his day yesterday in Defiance, speaking with students at Defiance College and a smaller meeting at Carmine’s Little Italy restaurant. He told those who came out to see him that the heroin problem is in every class and income level. It is …

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GM Defiance worker killed on the job

A GM worker fell to his death yesterday at the Defiance Casting location. The accident happened about 1 p.m. reportedly fell about 40 feet and died at the scene, according to the coroner. The man’s name is being held until next of kin is notified. The man’s death is under …

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Officials want to get robber who hit two convenience stores

Police and the Sheriff’s Department say the man who robbed two convenience stores is likely local, knows the area, stole unique cigarettes and someone knows him. The armed robberies at the Holiday City Stop-N-Go on Ohio 15, and the Valero Main Stop in Montpelier happened about 20 minutes apart. The …

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Missing Toledo man found dead, drugs not suspected

One of the two men we told you yesterday were missing and Toledo police were looking for them, has been found dead. 25-year-old David Valerio was found in a church parking lot in Sylvania around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Police say drugs are not suspected and his body showed no signs …

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Crime Stoppers looking for man linked to 2 robberies

Williams County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who robbed a pair of convenience stores late Friday night. Montpelier Police say a man robbed the Valero Main Stop on Friday night at about 11:25 p.m. with a gun and …

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