In other budget news, the Communications Department has reduced their budget for next year. Monday the board ok’d a contract for internet services operation, maintenance and consulting with Black Box Network Services for about $7,500 a month.
Read More »Budget lower for next year’s utilities
In news that affects your wallet, Bryan Municipal Utilities plans to cut about 2.5 million dollars from next year’s budget. This year’s spending was up dramatically because the Electric Department’s gas turbine No. 2 needed extensive repairs. The budget will go before the Bryan City Council Budget Committee for their …
Read More »OSP trooper on leave after killing Celina man
The Ohio State Patrol trooper who shot and killed a Celina man Sunday has been placed on leave. The man killed, 22 year old Justin Henry, is said to have pointed a gun at Trooper Brandon Chaney and ordered him out of his cruiser. Henry had what they are calling …
Read More »Time Warner internet down in much of USA, including Ohio
Time Warner internet services were down in all of Ohio, Kentucky, most of Indiana, New York City, a big part of Wisconsin, San Francisco, LA and east Texas last night. Some media sources cite a Time Warner Cable spokesperson who said all services were restored about 10 p.m. after a …
Read More »Need cash? $2.3 billion waiting in unclaimed funds
The state says there are $2.3 billion dollars in unclaimed funds just waiting for their rightful owners to pick up. The money, which the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds, is often forgotten in bank accounts, rent or utility deposits, uncashed checks and uncashed insurance policies. You can …
Read More »Deer hunters say herd is thinner
Deer hunters are reporting fewer deer in the fields on Day One of this years deer gun hunting season. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are fewer deer now than when the population ballooned in the last 10 years. Hunters will have two bonus days this year, …
Read More »“It’s A Wonderful Life” like you’ve never seen it
Williams County Community Theatre is in dress rehearsals this week, as they get ready to open the curtain Friday night on their December production, “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The theatre group is asking patrons to donate canned goods and non-perishable food items to help local families …
Read More »Commissioners to meet Thursday
Williams County Commissioners say they will meet again this Thursday in regular session. Monday’s meeting was canceled because they didn’t have a quorum. The meeting Thursday will begin with a general session at 9 a.m., a ditch hearing at 10 a.m., and a hearing on vacating property at 11 a.m. …
Read More »IRS scam hitting this area
This scam has been reported around the Buckeye state, and it’s hit here at home, too. People who call your phone, claiming to be with the IRS. They threaten arrest or lawsuits unless you agree to pay them and give your personal credit card or debit information. In Montpelier, Police …
Read More »Important mailing dates for holiday packages
Our friends at the United States Postal Service remind us of those important deadlines to get cards and packages in the mail in time for Christmas delivery. First class mail should be at the post office by December 19th. If you’re paying a lesser rate, get it there sooner, by …
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