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November 20, 2009

BRUSSELS -- Representatives of six world powers met in Brussels today to discuss possible measures against Tehran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities. The European Union said senior diplomats from the UN Security Council's five... Read Story.

[$] Gallagher named new Defiance GM plant manager

November 19, 2009

A new plant manager will take the reins at the Defiance General Motors Powertain Plant following the retirement of the current plant leader. Thomas Gallagher, 43, has been... Read Story.

[$] Paulding County library levy gets through by 23 votes

November 19, 2009

PAULDING -- The 75 provisional ballots have been counted in the Paulding County general election, leaving the Paulding County Carnegie Library the only levy to be approved by... Read Story.

[$] U.S. 24 marketing group formed; tri-county group releases new logo

November 19, 2009

U.S. 24 marketing group formed; tri-county group releases new logo By JARED ORZOLEK orzolek@crescent-news.com Officials from government entities surrounding the partially-complete U.S. 24 highway improvement project will jointly market the area through... Read Story.

[$] Flynn speaks of volunteerism

November 19, 2009

The spirit of volunteerism was in the air on Wednesday during the Volunteer Connection of Northwest Ohio's annual business luncheon during the Festival of Trees. More than 100 people... Read Story.

[$] For whom the bell tolls

November 19, 2009

For whom the bell tolls By DARLENE PRINCE prince@crescent-news.com Since Christmas is coming up fast (37 days), it's time to start making plans for the holiday. Hopefully, those plans will include a donation to the Defiance Salvation Army's annual... Read Story.

[$] Libraries receive $39,121 bequests

November 19, 2009

Libraries receive $39,121 bequests By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com The Defiance and Napoleon Public Libraries have each received $39,121 from the estate of a 1940 Defiance High School graduate who lived most of her life in Henry County. The... Read Story.

[$] Rainsberger named trooper of year

November 19, 2009

The Defiance post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has named Ryan Rainsberger as its 2009 trooper of the year. Rainsberger, 27, of Bryan, was recognized for his service at the Defiance Post, according to Lt. Bill... Read Story.

[$] Hesterman wins coin toss for Ridgeville trustee

November 19, 2009

NAPOLEON -- A coin toss has unofficially decided a race for Ridgeville Township trustee, according to the Henry County Board of Elections. Bruce Hesterman and Larry Wendt were tied with 223 votes after... Read Story.

[$] Central Local announces flu shot plans

November 19, 2009

Central Local announces flu shot plans By PETER GREER greer@crescent-news.com SHERWOOD -- In a brief meeting followed by a long executive session to discuss personnel evaluations, the Central Local Board of Education announced plans for a wave of flu... Read Story.

[$] Court News: Marriage licenses, real estate transfers, journal entries

November 19, 2009

Defiance County Marriage licenses Coty White, 22, Defiance, genral laborer, and Susan Hanson, 26, Defiance, homemaker. David Fleming, 53, Fort Wayne, retired, and Laurie Goggin, 59, Mattawan, Mich., retired. Shawn Wheeler, 20, Napoleon, technician, and... Read Story.

Gutierrez sentenced to 45 days in jail

November 19, 2009

Gutierrez sentenced to 45 days in jail By MARC KOVAC C-N Capital Bureau COLUMBUS -- Anthony Gutierrez will spend part of Christmas and New Year's and about a dozen other weekends in a Columbus jail as punishment for crimes committed while working as a... Read Story.

[$] Christy Road open again

November 19, 2009

Christy Road open again Defiance County officials reopened Christy Road following a construction project that began on Nov. 2. The road opened Wednesday after Fort Defiance Construction completed a widening and turn lane project at its intersection with... Read Story.

FBI says Chicago terror suspects had contact with terrorist group, India probes Mumbai link

November 19, 2009

FBI says Chicago terror suspects had contact with terrorist group, India probes Mumbai link CHICAGO (AP) -- Two Chicago men accused of developing what federal prosecutors call a blueprint for a terrorist assault on a Danish newspaper also are being... Read Story.

Suicide bomber kills 19 in Pakistan

November 19, 2009

Suicide bomber kills 19 in Pakistan PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- A suicide bomber killed 19 people today outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, the latest attack in an onslaught by Islamist militants fighting back against an army offensive in the... Read Story.

State court says cell-phone smash unlawful

November 19, 2009

State court says cell-phone smash unlawful COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated a felony conviction of a man who smashed a cell phone to keep his nephew from calling 911 while they fought. The state's highest court ruled unanimously... Read Story.

Ohio lawmakers deadlocked again on various budget issues

November 19, 2009

Ohio lawmakers deadlocked again on various budget issues COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio lawmakers were deadlocked once again on how to fix Ohio's budget Wednesday, as a Senate Republican proposal blending most of Gov. Ted Strickland's tax cut delay with a slew of... Read Story.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai sworn in to second term during inauguration ceremony

November 19, 2009

Afghan President Hamid Karzai sworn in to second term during inauguration ceremony KABUL (AP) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai promised today to prosecute corrupt officials and end a culture of impunity in an inauguration speech made under intense... Read Story.

Ruling on Katrina flooding could leave fed gov't vulnerable to billions in claims

November 19, 2009

Ruling on Katrina flooding could leave fed gov't vulnerable to billions in claims NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The federal government could be vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims after a judge ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly... Read Story.

Historic debate awaits Senate

November 19, 2009

Historic debate awaits Senate WASHINGTON (AP) -- After months of maneuvering, the Senate stands at the brink of a historic battle over health care with President Barack Obama and his allies on one side and Republicans, outnumbered but unflinching, on... Read Story.

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