News Staff No injuries were reported but hundreds of residents in the western part of Williams County experienced a power outage beginning, earlier this week. Officials blame a lightning strike that downed one or more power poles near an electric substation at the railroad crossing on County Road 5, east of Edgerton. A passing train then apparently … Read more
Bryan Municipal Utilities will spend about $943,000 dollars over the next 10 years to make sure the city’s two water towers are up to standards. The Board of Public Affairs approved the agreement, with Utility Service Company Inc., based in Perry, Georgia, during its regular meeting on Tuesday. Officials say the two towers…the “Fountain City … Read more
In DeKalb County…five people are in the hospital after a two car crash along County Road 48. Witnesses say…a minivan…full of people…slowed down as traffic was slowing down as well. That’s when another vehicle slams into the van…sending it careening several feet in the air. Eight teens were in the van…the five hurt were in … Read more
The Bryan City Council approves legislation improving the city’s parks area during Monday’s regular meeting. The unanimously okayed a donation of $68 hundred dollars from American Legion Post 284 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2489…for a 50-foot flag pole to be erected at Sumpter Field…as well as a 1600 dollar donation from the Bryan … Read more
Defiance County commissioners have been informed that they are one of the just four Ohio counties selected for a statewide program concerning broadband expansion. They announce…they have been selected to participate in the BroadbandOhio Community Accelerator Program. Officials call it…a collaborative effort by BroadbandOhio…the Ohio State University Extension…and the Heartland Forward and Brenton Institute…to help … Read more
A Bryan man dies after two vehicles collide, Saturday afternoon, in Northwest Township. Officials tell reporters Arden Pacey, 89 was driving north on County Road 4 while a 16-year-old motorist was heading east on U.S. 20. At the intersection, Pacey failed to yield the right of way and pulled into the path of the pickup, … Read more
A Spencerville man is in critical condition after a hay baler accident on Saturday. Dekalb County deputies got to the County Road 75 location. They tell the media…the 42-year-old man had been hit while underneath the farm equipment. The victim was responsive when he was taken to the hospital…in critical condition.
Sewer rates in unincorporated Williams County will rise $5 dollars, to $50 a month, effective January 2023. Williams County Commissioners approved the increase. With ongoing cost increases in materials and wages and benefits, and debt service on at least seven sewer projects, the current $45 a month rate is unsustainable, officials say.
Legalized sports betting in Ohio will officially begin Jan. 1, the state Casino Control Commission has announced. A bill signed into law by Gov. DeWine in December, set Jan. as a deadline, but some groups pushed for starting earlier to allow for betting on football during the fall. The commission had previously predicted it would … Read more
Automaker, Ford will add 6,200 factory jobs in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio as it prepares to build more electric vehicles and roll out two redesigned combustion-engine models. The company says it will invest $3.7 billion dollars in the three states between now and 2026. It also will convert about 3,000 temporary workers to full-time status … Read more