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Defiance County grand jury returns nine indictments
A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against nine persons, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. Indicted were: • Carl Hagerman, 44, 13013 Dohoney Road, for three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs (methamphetamine), second- and third-degree felonies; aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), a second-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. •...
Man who struck acquaintance with vehicle sentenced locally
A Michigan man has been given a hefty sentence in Defiance County Common Pleas Court for trying to run over an acquaintance in 2022 during an argument. Judge Joseph Schmenk sentenced Garry Pond II, 37, Cassopolis, Mich., to a six- to nine-year prison term on two counts of felonious assault, each a second-degree felony. A charge of attempted murder, a first-degree felony, was dismissed as part of the plea agreement...
Reunions in Heaven Red Carpet Event
“Reunions in Heaven”, Directed by Williams County’s very own, Samantha Ryan is set to hit the big screen soon. In preparation, there will be a public red carpet event to showcase the short film and Q&A with the Director and cast on May 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., at the Bryan Ohio Theatre.
Williams common pleas
Alexander Kendall, 48, Bryan, pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs (methamphetamine) and aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), each a first-degree felony. He was given a prison term of five to 7 1/2 years with credit for 63 days served in jail while his case was pending. Eddie Bauer-Thacker, 24, Bryan, pleaded guilty to two counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, each a fourth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for four years, fined $1,000, given a suspended 180-day jail sentence and ordered...
Coldwater exhales after close call with Paulding
Coldwater finally found a way to top Paulding 5-3 at Paulding High on May 10 in Ohio softball action. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and...
Saturday Essay: Ohio church helping homeless faces religious discrimination
Homelessness is an epidemic in this country. While the causes of this problem are complex and numerous, one thing that is clear is that more and more Americans are finding themselves in dire financial conditions with seemingly nowhere to go, no one to help them. It is in this moment, when people are in most desperate need, Pastor Chris Avell and his church, Dad’s Place, step in to offer a helping hand. Dad’s Place operates a 24-hour church that seeks to care for both the spiritual and physical needs of the hurting and vulnerable in its community. If you are someone who has nowhere to go or no one to love or care for you, Dad’s Place offers you a place to take refuge and invites you to be part of its family. Submit a letter to the editor To Pastor Chris, Dad’s Place is simply living out the Bible’s commands to care for the “least of these,” and in doing so, it has created a community to those who are so often ostracized by our society and shown love to people who have perhaps never experienced it before.
Severe Storms Inflict Heavy Damage from Tuesday night’s storms
Several videos were recorded by various people of the tornado that touched down on the east side of Paulding County on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. One lady was in her house when the tornado struck. It moved it off its foundation. Along CR 151, west of Melrose, was part of...
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