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Bryan man awaiting sentencing in Williams County Court after guilty plea.

A Bryan man 43 year old Sammy Celestine II is awaiting sentencing next week in Williams County Common Pleas Court after recently entering a plea in his attempted murder/rape case. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder and two counts of rape, each a first-degree felony. This includes repeat violent offender …

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Pioneer Village Council news.

Pioneer Village Council has tentatively agreed to an extension between Industrial to Clark streets at an estimated cost of $337,000. Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston said the village is applying for a grant for $253,000 which can be used for the street or stormwater sewer portion of the project. According to …

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Edgerton Planning Commission votes to approve conditional use permit for local business.

With no objections from those who attended, the Edgerton Planning Commission Monday night voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit for a local business. According to the Bryan Times, Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles said a permit had been applied for in 2022 by the owners of Fleo’s Flicks, a …

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Bryan City Board of Education appoints new board member.

Bryan City Board of Education appointed a new board member Monday since the vacancy left by Scott Benedict after his resignation last month. The board appointed and swore in Lynn Wieland after an executive session. Wieland, Bryan native and vice president of operations at Spangler Candy Co., said he joined …

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Time to think about the Defiance County Fair.

It’s time to think about the Defiance County Fair by making and bringing finished blankets and quilts to the Agricultural Hall one or two days before the fair begins for donation. They are displayed in the hall along with other quilts there for judging only, and then after the fair, …

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Montpelier village officials discuss several issues with federal officials.

Montpelier village officials had a chance to discuss several important issues with federal officials during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Village Manager Jason Rockey and Mayor Steve Yagelski recently attended the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally in the nation’s capital and had the opportunity to speak to Sens. …

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Applications are currently being accepted for the Benedict Family Outstanding Educator Award.

Do you have someone you want to nominate for a prestigious award? Applications are currently being accepted for the Benedict Family Outstanding Educator Award, which is given to honor the memory of Greg Benedict. The award was created by the Benedict family and administered by the Bryan Area Foundation (BAF) …

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Substance abuse recovery program may be coming to Hicksville.

A substance abuse recovery program by Inspiration Ministries may be coming to the soon-to-be vacated Vancrest of Hicksville property. Defiance County commissioners discussed the possibility at the recent meeting. Vancrest has offered commissioners the property at 401 Fountain St. after the nursing home/rehabilitation center moves from the south side of …

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Defiance is celebrating its 30th year as a Tree City.

It’s all about the trees. Defiance is celebrating its 30th year as a Tree City. Tree City USA is a program founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to help and recognize communities that maintain an active tree management program and to encourage the continuous planting and care of trees in …

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Paulding Village Council plans for the upcoming summer pool season.

Paulding Village Council members are continuing to plan for the upcoming summer pool season. At its recent meeting, the recreation committee met recently to further discuss 2024 pool plans. Bringing back the season passes was suggested and agreed to by council.An individual season pass would cost $135. A family pass …

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