Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney Morris J. Murray announced indictments returned by a Defiance County Grand Jury on May 13, 2026, including charges of rape, aggravated burglary, drug possession, theft and menacing by stalking.
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Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on May 15, 2026, in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week.
The Wauseon Board of Education heard a presentation on a proposed Wauseon Regional Sports and Arts Campus, approved appropriations totaling $34 million, and authorized a renewal income tax issue for the November 3, 2026, ballot.
Fayette Local School students continued a longtime school tradition with a day of Relay for Life activities, including service projects, fundraising, hair donations and games to support cancer research and awareness.
New traffic signals — one with protected left-turn arrows — are now in place at Airport Highway and South Main Street in Swanton, with resurfacing and relining of the intersection coming soon.
After a $5,000 March gift from the Swanton American Legion, Squadron #479 Sons of the American Legion has now added $1,500 of its own to the Backpack Buddies Program, which delivers weekend meals to local students.
Swanton Local School District Superintendent Chris Lake briefed the board of education Wednesday on last week’s evacuation of the high school, which he traced to a chemistry-class drain clog.
The Sixth Annual Bryan Development Chocolate Walk drew crowds to downtown Bryan on Thursday, May 14, with more than 20 local businesses serving signature sweets ranging from Dubai chocolate to chocolate-covered strawberries.
Northwest State Community College recognized its 2026 Practical and Registered Nursing graduates at a pinning ceremony Saturday, May 9 on the Archbold campus — including eight students inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society.
Car 1 in Archbold marks 100 years of continuous family ownership this year, with current owners Chad and Aaron Baus representing the fourth generation of the Nofzinger/Baus family to run the dealership.
The Fayette Board of Education met May 11, approving summer school programs, supplemental coaching contracts, an updated tobacco use prevention policy and a new artificial intelligence policy.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol released results from two OVI checkpoints conducted Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Northwest Ohio — one on Front Street in Perrysburg and one on State Route 2 near Connecticut Boulevard in Springfield Township, Lucas County. Across both checkpoints, troopers made contact with 867 drivers and identified one impaired motorist.
The Four County ADAMhs Board began the process of placing a seven-tenths mill renewal levy on the November ballot at its May 14 meeting when it approved a resolution asking the Defiance County auditor to certify the amount of revenue the millage would generate.
By: Jesse Davis THE VILLAGE REPORTER jesse@thevillagereporter.com Discussions on the possibility of a rolling infrastructure assessment revealed the concerning state…
The Gorham Township Trustees met May 4 to review road work, approve culvert and Marzolf Lane projects, and hear updates from the fire department.
By: Brenna White THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com The Montpelier Parks and Recreation Board addressed several seasonal park and pool updates…
PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER PULASKI TOWNSHIP MEETING … The Pulaski Township Trustees met for their regular…
PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER TROPICAL PHOTO BOOTH … A tropical photo booth was set for seniors…
PHOTO BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FIRE BRIEFING … Chief Doug Crawford reports on recent Northwest Fire and…
The Bryan Area Foundation presented the Howard C. and Mary Allene Hawk Good Citizen Award to David (Dave) M. Schumm, recognizing decades of service to the Bryan community through groups including the Black Swamp Arts Council, Bryan Kiwanis, CASA, and Tree City USA.
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER BRYAN FOUNDATION HONORS … Congratulations to Stryker High School seniors Abigail Oberlin (top) and…
PHOTO PROVIDED . THE VILLAGE REPORTER CHAMPION OF BROADBAND … Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (fifth from left) was honored…
ARCHBOLD, OH — Students in the Junior Building Trades/Carpentry program at Four County Career Center recently completed a hands-on community…
PHOTOS PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER STATE DEGREES … Kaleb Wyse (left) and Jayden Bleikamp (right) both received their State…
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER DOUBLE HONORS … The Evergreen FFA chapter received their gold rated chapter award and…
Toledo, OH — The Multifaith Coalition to Reduce Gun Violence, together with community partners, will host a drive-through unwanted firearms…
Northwest State Community College welcomed 17 new inductees into the Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Nu, and Kappa Beta Delta honor societies during a May 7 ceremony in Archbold.
The Kiwanis Club of Bryan welcomed Bernie Davis at its May 13 meeting for a preview of the new Career Tech Center coming this fall to Bryan High School’s new building addition.
Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney Morris Murray has released the latest round of felony arraignments, plea entries, and sentencings from the Defiance County Common Pleas Court.
Kiwanis Club of Bryan presented a $1,500 check to the city’s Park and Recreation Department for a Lincoln Park bench dedicated to the memory of longtime Kiwanian Von Plessner.