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[$] Bids opened for Defiance County Senior Center plan

about 17 hours ago

Eleven companies offered general contract bids Thursday for the planned senior center at Defiance's former Spencer Elementary School. The bids were opened by the project... Read Story.

[$] Lick Creek hearing dries up quickly; Williams County officials' absence called 'inexcusable'

about 17 hours ago

BRUNERSBURG -- The controversial Lick Creek project that has produced determined opposition from some Williams County residents didn't get far during a hearing scheduled here... Read Story.

[$] Winners of two county races drawn from a box

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Two drawings from a box determined the winners Thursday in two of Defiance County's trustee races, but that won't prevent recounts in each. One drawing for the Mark... Read Story.

[$] Derrow Properties high bidder on former Stykemain property

about 17 hours ago

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) sold off nearly 30 acres of land, a commercial building and a home Thursday afternoon for $778,000... Read Story.

[$] Tie one one - Aprons making a comeback

about 3 hours ago

Shunned in the 1960's and 70's as a ruffled symbol of subservient domesticity, the apron is experiencing an astounding comeback in popularity. At least two days a year are now dedicated to the piece of clothing... Read Story.

[$] DC announces Partnership for Jobs program

about 17 hours ago

Defiance College has announced the first in a series of initiatives to strengthen ties between the college and the community throughout the region. Under the new Defiance College Partnership for Jobs program,... Read Story.

[$] Commissioners receive dog warden update

about 17 hours ago

Besides opening bids on the new senior center project (see related story on page A1), Defiance County commissioners also received dog warden Randy Vogel's monthly report during their Thursday meeting. Vogel... Read Story.

[$] Antwerp school board updated on building issues

about 17 hours ago

Board updated on building issues ANTWERP -- Building issues highlighted Thursday's meeting of the Antwerp Local Board of Education. "We are continuing to move forward on our windows, controls and flashing," superintendent Mark Hartman said this morning. ... Read Story.

[$] Fulton SWCD meeting, election set for Dec. 3

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WAUSEON -- The Fulton Soil and Water Conservation District will be conducting its 61st annual meeting and election as an open house on Dec. 3. The open house will be at the Robert Fulton Agriculture Center in... Read Story.

[$] We are IT conference draws hundreds

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ARCHBOLD -- The third annual We are IT conference at Northwest State Community College drew more than 200 high school students to campus. The objective of the conference was to introduce young women in grades 7-10 to... Read Story.

Some lawmakers send few to the military academies

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Some lawmakers send few to the military academies ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- As the nation's military academies try to recruit more minorities, they aren't getting much help from members of Congress from big-city districts with large numbers of blacks,... Read Story.

Pakistan: Eight militants killed in reported U.S. strike

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Pakistan: Eight militants killed in reported U.S. strike MIR ALI, Pakistan (AP) -- A suspected U.S. missile strike killed at least eight militants today in northwest Pakistan, officials said, the second attack this week in an area believed to hold many... Read Story.

Gunman opens fire on Saipan; five dead

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Gunman opens fire on Saipan; five dead SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) -- A gunman went on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan today, first at a shooting range and then at a World War II historical site, killing four people and... Read Story.

White House at odds with bishops

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White House at odds with bishops WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care... Read Story.

Suicide bomber kills 16 in western Afghanistan

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Suicide bomber kills 16 in western Afghanistan KABUL (AP) -- A suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded at least 23 others today in a busy city square in western Afghanistan, while near Kabul a powerful former warlord narrowly escaped an... Read Story.

Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses

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Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and lapses that might allow others... Read Story.

Tom Kime Commissioners office Dear Tom, Why not

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Tom Kime Commissioners office Dear Tom, Why not tell us your REAL feelings about the Williams County commissioners not showing up Thursday? On second thought, maybe "inexcusable" is better. Yours truly, Anthony Wayne... Read Story.

Bill to allow state probe of unpaid wage complaints

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Bill to allow state probe of unpaid wage complaints By MARC KOVAC C-N Capital Bureau COLUMBUS -- The state would have more authority to investigate workers' claims that they weren't fully paid what they were owed by employers, under legislation... Read Story.

National Briefs

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DETROIT -- U.S. auto sales could top an annual rate of 10.8 million in November, General Motors Co.'s top sales analyst said Thursday. That would mark the first month this year that sales jumped to such levels without the aid of Cash for Clunkers... Read Story.

Ohio moderates' budget fix thwarted

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Ohio moderates' budget fix thwarted COLUMBUS (AP) -- A few moderate Ohio senators trying to craft a compromise to fix Ohio's budget gap are being thwarted by two opposing forces: the majority of Republican senators who adamantly oppose any portion of... Read Story.

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