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Three Republican candidates are vying for an open seat on the Williams County Commission in March. You can meet the candidates on Thursday, February 18th beginning at 7 p.m. in a free forum. The winner of the March 15th Republican Party primary then will run in the November general election …
Read More »Honda recalling 2.2 million more vehicles for airbag problems
Honda is recalling another 2.2 million Honda and Acura vehicles because the driver’s air bag inflators made by Takata can explode and hurl shrapnel into the passenger compartment. Owners will get a notice. Some vehicles go back to 2005, plus there are brand new models being recalled. The total now …
Read More »North Central Schools registering kiddies online
North Central Schools registration for pre-k and kindergarten begins with a phone call. Children who will be five years old on or before September 30 can attend and parents should call to register the child and set an appointment for the Pre-K/Kindergarten clinic. Callers will need their child’s name, birthdate, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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