News Staff Members of the county came together to honor the lives of those lost in combat. during a Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Fountain Grove Cemetery. In Bryan, the mayor offered remarks about the importance of Memorial Day at the beginning of the city’s ceremony. After the speech, she asked for all veterans and active … Read more
A convicted murderer who escaped last week from a northwest Ohio prison with another inmate by hiding in a trash container was found dead after his body was spotted floating in the Ohio River, police in Kentucky say. The discovery brought to a close a manhunt for the missing inmate, Bradley Gillespie, 50. Authorities said … Read more
An Angola man faces a felony charge and several misdemeanor charges after leading police on a motorcycle pursuit, in Steuben County. When officers arrived, they learned that 48-year-old James Slabaugh II was reportedly on the property in violation of a protective order…at a County Road W location. Then the chase…it didn’t last long…he crashed just … Read more
The Williams County Port Authority approved purchasing a property for development and selling a house currently under construction. Both properties are on Oak Street in Edgerton…with them purchasing 444 N. Oak St. and selling 307 N. Oak St. Officials say…they agreed to bid up to $10,000 for the property but were able to secure the … Read more
Dylan Wagner has been selected as the new director for the Williams County Public Library system. Wagner has been in the interim director position all month, working with the outgoing director to learn the ropes.
Two men who admitted stuffing fish with lead weights and fish fillets in an attempt to win thousands of dollars in an Ohio fishing tournament last fall were sentenced to ten-day jail terms and other penalties, including the forfeiture of a boat valued at $100,000. The cheating allegations surfaced \when Jason Fischer, Lake Erie Walleye … Read more
A New Bavaria man… charged with attempted murder in a strangulation case…is sentenced in a Henry County courtroom. Craig Heuerman, 47, gets placed on community control for two years …accused of aggravated assault and more. Heuerman is also ordered to make restitution of $356 dollars to the victim, Lucas Maag. He can’t have any contact … Read more
Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation…to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights and in expanded roles…including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants…as young as 14. The efforts to significantly roll back labor rules are largely led by Republican lawmakers to address worker shortages. Child welfare advocates worry … Read more
The Pioneer Village Council met in special session and passed an ordinance to establish a water transmission utility. The ordinance will establish a new public utility in Pioneer, featuring raw water and wastewater/stormwater transmission with multiple purposes including providing services to AquaBounty Technologies and Pioneer North Industrial Park, providing additional fire protection for the village … Read more
Memorial Day is right around the corner and events throughout Williams County are planned to celebrate the holiday on Monday. In Bryan…a parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. from the Goodwill parking lot and head to Fountain Grove Cemetery for a memorial service. In Edon…Memorial Day festivities will commence at 9 a.m. with a memorial … Read more