During a special pinning ceremony recently held at Northwest State Community College, seven students from the NSCC’s phlebotomy technician certificate program, and one graduate from the medical assisting degree program were recognized. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their…
A New Partnership Is Making Mentoring Possible Paulding County Juvenile Court Judge Michael Wehrkamp and AJ Nowaczyk, president of Mentors for Williams County, announced a partnership that will allow at-risk Paulding County youth to be mentored by community members. “We’re excited to have partnered with the Paulding County Juvenile Court and set up a ‘Paulding…
Hicksville – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle injury crash that happened on June 12, 2021 at approximately 2:59 p.m. The crash occurred on SR 49, south of SR 249, in Milford Township, Defiance County, Ohio. A 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Jeremy E. Hughes, age 41 of Antwerp was traveling southbound…
Pioneer – The Defiance Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on US 20A at State Route 15, two miles south of the Village of Pioneer involving a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country and 2007 GMC Yukon. The crash happened at 4:33 PM in Madison Township, Williams County. The Chrysler Town & Country was…
Montpelier – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle fatal crash which occurred today at approximately 1:28pm on County Road K within the intersection of County Road 13, in Superior Township, Williams County, Ohio. A 2013 Chevrolet, driven by Andrea Cummins, age 46, of Montpelier, Ohio was…
At Monday’s Board meeting, June 18, 2018, Michael Elkins was sworn in as the newest board member of the Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD). Elkins is the lead pastor at New Hope Community Church, and he was appointed by the Williams County Commissioners. Debra Guilford, WCBDD Superintendent, shared that there were about 75…
FINDLAY, OH – State Wildlife Officer Austin Dickinson has been assigned to Williams County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Officer Dickinson is a 2007 graduate of Genoa High School in Ottawa County. In 2011, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University. Dickinson has…
West Unity – The Defiance Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating an incident which occurred on US 20A, near County Road 17, in Williams County at approximately 1:15 p.m. on October 14, 2017. A 2010 Dodge Ram truck being driven by Brett Long, age 41, of West Unity, Ohio, was westbound…
Nine students completing Northwest State Community College’s phlebotomy technician certificate program were recently recognized in a special ceremony held for the graduates. This program leads to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their education for an associate degree in medical assisting. The following…
Eight graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were recently honored during a special ceremony. The class successfully completed both the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the program. Current graduates who have taken the Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification examination achieved a 100% first-time pass rate, which is…
DEFIANCE – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers located and seized a vehicle that was involved in a fatal traffic crash in the village of Edgerton. Troopers identified and questioned a driver for potential involvement with the incident. Charges will be pending until the investigation is completed and presented to the Williams County Prosecutor. The Ohio…
Bryan At 6:18 PM, The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash at State Route 15 north of County Road H in Jefferson Township, in Williams County. This is three miles north of the City of Bryan. A 2004 Ford Taurus, driven by 16 year old Warren J. Robison of Toledo, Ohio,…
Pioneer – At 4:00 PM, The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a three vehicle crash at the intersection of US 20 and Lakeshore Drive in Madison Township, in Williams County. This is near the Village of Pioneer. A 2010 Chrysler Town and County Van, driven by 20 year old Cole C. Weaver of Hudson, Michigan, was traveling eastbound on US 20. A 2001 Chrysler…
