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The Steuben County Prosecutor’s office announces the hiring of a new deputy prosecuting attorney. Officials confirm that Cedric Hollabaugh has been chosen for the posting. Hollabaugh was born in Angola and raised in Butler. He graduated valedictorian from Eastside High School in 2007. He then went to Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis …
Read More »New accountants to handle some aspects for the Williams County Port Authority.
Total Accounting Xperts LLC in Bryan will be handling some of the financial aspects for the Williams County Port Authority. Dave Newcomer and Dawn Fitzcharles, authority chair and vice chair, respectively, met with Cheryl Karnes of the business to discuss what she could offer them. To further help that streamlining, …
Read More »Steuben County Sheriff’s deputy faces felony charges.
A deputy with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is faces felony charges in connection to official misconduct. Court records show Austin Rowlands, a detective sergeant with the force, faces three misdemeanor charges related to criminal mischief, as well in the case. Indiana State Police confirms with the media that it …
Read More »ANDRES O’NEIL & LOWE INSURANCE AGENCY ACQUIRES KING-KREG INSURANCE AGENCY
Andres O’Neil & Lowe Insurance agency, an insurance broker with locations in Archbold, Bryan, and Wauseon, has added its fourth office. The company has acquired King-Kreg Insurance Agency of Hicksville, Ohio. “After 50 years at King-Kreg Insurance Agency, the decision to retire and sell did not come without careful consideration. The …
Read More »Continental discusses proposed land annexation and an ordinance for in-town solar.
The Continental Village Council discusses a proposed land annexation and an ordinance for in-town solar, among other topics during its meeting. The land in question is owned by Homier Farms, and is roughly 80% of what is now the EDPR solar farm. Around two years ago when the solar farm …
Read More »Four routes selected as priorities for Amtrak expansion.
The Federal Railroad Administration has selected four routes, serving Ohio and other states as priorities for Amtrak expansion, Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio tells reporters. The routes are Cleveland-Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati and the Cardinal Service serving New York City, Washington and Chicago, which would go daily from its current schedule. Ohio, Amtrak …
Read More »Ridgeville and Archbold Fire and Rescue respond to a two-vehicle accident on State Route 34.
Ridgeville and Archbold Fire and Rescue respond to a two-vehicle accident on State Route 34 and Henry County Road 24. Officials say Kyle Schrader, 38, of Tekonsha, Michigan, was southbound on County Road 24 and stopped at the stop sign at Ohio 34 before proceeding into the intersection. Officials say …
Read More »Ohio offering funds to help improve road salt storage and distribution practices.
The state of Ohio is offering funds to help improve road salt storage and distribution practices, and Williams County plans on applying for them. The funds are being made available through the state’s H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant Program, which will award $1 million dollars to local municipalities for equipment upgrades, …
Read More »Four County Career Center Board of Education news.
Following a records commission meeting and a public hearing for the re-employment of retiree Anthony McCord, the Four County Career Center Board of Education convenes its meeting and proceeds to authorize negotiations with an architecture firm. The board authorized the superintendent to proceed with negotiations with Garmann Miller for architect …
Read More »All six area counties see unemployment rates below 3.5%.
All six area counties saw unemployment rates below 3.5% in November, that’s according to figures posted by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The lowest continues to be Putnam County, at 2.1%…while Paulding County wasn’t far behind at 2.6. Putnam’s rate is tied for second among Ohio’s 88 …
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