News Staff A civil lawsuit between the City of Bryan and a long-time business is set for a trial date in Williams County Common Pleas Court. The Ohio Art Co. is suing the city, the Bryan Board of Public Affairs and Bryan Municipal Utilities, claiming it was overcharged for water usage over a period of time. A … Read more
A man is rescued from the sunroof of his car following an accident in rural DeKalb County…on C.R. 64. A preliminary investigation concludes…Sheldon Shearer was westbound in the 8100 block…when his car left the roadway. The vehicle came to a rest on its side in a field on the south side of the roadway. Concord … Read more
A former Ohio sheriff’s deputy…charged in the killing of a Black man will face a retrial, prosecutors announce. The decision comes just days after a jury couldn’t agree on a verdict in Jason Meade’s first trial…the judge declared it a mistrial, ending tumultuous proceedings that saw four jurors dismissed. Special prosecutors…who were named to handle … Read more
A memorandum of understanding between several agencies;;.possibly involved in child abuse investigations…is approved by the Williams County commissioners. County Assistant Prosecutor Rachael Sostoi said the document needs updating or reapproval every two years and needs to be signed off on by agencies that deal with cases of child abuse or neglect. She added the county … Read more
The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio could be looking at nearly $600,000 dollars in capital projects this year, but the member per diem rate may lower. The financial overview committee of the board of directors met and discussed proposed projects for the year, as well as learning funding is strong so far. One project would … Read more
Firefighters had to rescue a man who crashed his car in DeKalb County…by pulling him through the vehicle’s sunroof. Officials say…Sheldon Shearer, 26, was heading west in the 8100 block of County Road 64…when he drove off the side of the road. The vehicle came to rest on its side in a field on the … Read more
Bryan Electric officials review 2023 with the Bryan Board of Public Affairs…and noted that on Dec. 23 and 24, 2022, PJM…the regional transmission organization…that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in Bryan’s region…called for maximum generation capacity. That meant PJM called for generation of electricity be made using any fuel available. The call was made … Read more
In DeKalb County…a small plane crashes in a field, near the Country Heritage Winery…in the 100 Block of County Road 68. Upon speaking with the pilot and sole occupant of the plane, deputies were told that he was trying to land in the field and that the sun was in his eyes. The pilot, identified … Read more
A DeKalb County barn catches fire…sending a large plume of smoke into the sky. Crews responded to the 3400 block of County Road 18. Multiple agencies went the scene as a precaution because there were other structures near the fire. A man who identified himself as a family member of the barn’s owner tells the … Read more
A two-vehicle accident outside Pioneer leaves one injured, with the other driver fleeing the scene…all this…according to the Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Officials say…Davinna Nickloy of Pioneer rear-ended a big rig in the 14000 block of U.S. 20, near County Road 15, causing her injury. The semi reportedly did not have … Read more