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By a 2-1 vote Tuesday, the Williams County commissioners decided to appeal a recent court decision regarding right-of-way use for a water line.

The Williams County Commissioners met with their attorney Tuesday on the recent permit decision but have some time before their deadline for appeal.

Judge Reeve Kelsey has decided the village of Pioneer and AquaBounty have the right to use county right-of-way for installation of two water transmission lines.

The Williams County commissioners Thursday chose new officers for 2024, and also decided to change one of its weekly meeting days.

The Williams County commissioners are pursuing more grants for improvements at George Bible Park, as well as to continue work on a nature trail.

Expenses were about $80,000 over revenue for Williams County EMS in October, as officials plan on what to do following defeat of an operating levy.

The Williams County commissioners again discussed the levy for emergency medical services on the November ballot, addressing concerns from members of the public.

The Williams County commissioners Thursday discussed budgeting changes that would be necessary if the emergency medical services (EMS) levy before voters passes in November.

Williams County voters are being asked to support a new, continuing 3.5 mill levy to fund the county emergency medical services (EMS).

After a two and a half hour administrative hearing Wednesday, the Williams County commissioners voted unanimously to again deny a permit for water and wastewater lines for the Village of