News Staff An Ohio member of the Oath Keepers militia group, charged with plotting with other extremists in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, disavowed the anti-government group in a court hearing. Jessica Watkins told the judge she is appalled by her fellow Oath Keepers and humiliated by her arrest. Watkins’ remarks came before the judge ordered … Read more
House Republicans have pulled a crackdown on distracted driving from their version of the state transportation budget, and also killed proposed vehicle registration fee increases. Both measures were sought by Gov., DeWine. The distracted driving measure would have made handling an electronic device a primary offense, meaning police wouldn’t need another reason first…such as speeding…to … Read more
The Williams County drops from level red to orange on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. It’s the first time since early November 2020 that Williams County has been orange. Williams County first moved to red on November 12, of last year, meeting four indicators to trigger the change on the state advisory system. To … Read more
The State Fire Marshal’s Office and others are seeking tips from the public…in connection to a fire…purposely set at a vacant home in Bryan, on Center Street, Sunday. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee…for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible. Know … Read more
A fire in the Meadowcreek Apartments on East High Street in Bryan Thursday afternoon is contained to the bathroom, fire officials tell reporters. They say a neighbor smelled smoke and called the authorities. The fire team was there in minutes to put the flames out. The investigation into the blaze continues.
A teen dies behind the wheel in Steuben County. Officials say a 16 year old boy and a passenger are on CR 675…a half mile south of State Road 120, near Millgrove Township. At the top of a rise in the road…the driver loses control…the car goes off the roadway…hitting a tree…splitting the car in … Read more
COVID-19 cases and deaths are seeing a downward trend in Williams County, thanks mostly to masking and social distancing efforts. As of Wednesday, there have been 2,997 total cases of COVID-19 in the county with 2,826 recoveries. 151 hospitalizations are reported…along with 77 deaths. The county hasn’t reported a coronavirus death since Feb. 3. So … Read more
The ability of the Ohio governor to issue public health orders during a pandemic would be restricted under a bill in the Ohio House…that is the GOP’s latest effort to rein in the state’s authority. The effort is similar to a bill that passed in the Senate last week that would limit public health emergency … Read more
Employees at CCNO name Dan Wolfrum…Employee of the Year for 2020. Back in December…with staffing levels strained…COVID-19…the jail implemented emergency staffing measures where they use other staff…such as Command, Maintenance, and Administration…to help with security posts. Wolfrum was able to help an inmate, suffering from a serious medical condition.
Two Ohio men are among the latest, charged in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol…after being identified by family and acquaintances to the FBI…that’s according to U.S. District Court documents. Derek Jancart and Alexander Sheppard join the eight other Ohioans accused of accompanying a mob of supporters of former President, … Read more