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After being detained in western Indiana a few days ago, a former local who is accused of shooting and injuring his sister on March 21 has been brought back to Defiance County. John Okuley, 63, of Columbus, is accused of felonious assault, a second-degree crime, and attempted murder, a first-degree …

The Findlay Police Department has released its 2025 crime report, which provides a citywide overview of calls, arrests, and major crime trends from the previous 12 months. Between 2024 and 2025, there was a roughly 5% rise in total calls for service, which led to a 9% increase in total …

On April 10 at 7 p.m., there will be a musical performance at the Tinora Performing Arts Center. The Ohio State University musicians collaborate with local high school singers for the Voices of Ohio performance. You can purchase tickets for the event by phone at 419-497-3461 or online at www.tinoraPAC.org. …

In a Virginia federal court on Tuesday, a former assistant to U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) entered a guilty plea to a charge of wire fraud after allegedly using Kaptur’s personal credit card and banking details to settle her own expenses. 40 year old Courtney Melissa Hruska worked as an …

To make sure voices like hers are heard, a woman from Hancock County traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for developmental impairments. At the Disability Policy Seminar, Molly Dible and her mother, Mary, spoke to lawmakers on behalf of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and argued for the continuation …

A Morgan County man has been charged with possessing child pornography after authorities with a search warrant found explicit videos of minors on his phone, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morgan County Sheriff James Fisher announced Wednesday Anthonie “Tony” Clifford, 26, of Malta, faces three counts of pandering obscenity …

The 2026 budget has been approved by the Toledo City Council. Tuesday was the deadline for passing the budget, according to city council members, demonstrating the amount of effort and back-and-forth that went into this year’s budget. Council members issued a letter to the administration in February requesting additional cuts …

A Putnam County home was seriously damaged by a fire near Continental on Monday afternoon, forcing the residents to flee. At 5:33 p.m., Continental firefighters were dispatched to 19189 County Road A, which is situated just west of the Henry County line and south of the Defiance County line. Monday. …

The Indecent Exposure Modernization Act, or Ohio House Bill 249, was approved by the Ohio House of Representatives. Representatives are the sponsors of Ohio House Bill 249, Josh Williams and Angie King, R-Celina. It establishes safeguards to keep kids away from adult-oriented cabaret shows with adult themes, visuals, and performances. …

As part of a $6 million investment, Northwest State Community College showcased its refurbished agriculture lab and classroom recently. The updated ag lab has an overhead door that lets in small equipment and gives students a place to work indoors. New desks, seats, and modern equipment, such as a Clevertouch …

Monday, Defiance County Commissioners discovered that the ongoing courthouse construction project has been delayed. The commissioners were notified that the elevator for the expansion is now anticipated to arrive in July. Since the inside cannot be completed until the elevator is constructed, the delay will probably cause the final completion …

During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Defiance County Safe Communities Coalition will join the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and law enforcement organizations nationwide to remind drivers of a crucial safety message: Put the phone away or pay and keep your …

After severe weather swept throughout Ohio last week, a tornado seriously damaged the Hardin County Fairgrounds. On March 26, a short EF1 tornado made landfall about south of Kenton, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado created a path that was up to 75 yards wide and 0.13 miles …

Merlin G. Baker, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Merlin was born February 10, 1937 in Waldron, Michigan to the late Jack O. and Pauline (Ray) Baker. He married Mary Lou Byers and she survives. Merlin was a mechanic and worked …

George Wesley Strayer, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home, while under the care of hospice. George was born in Perrysburg, Ohio on November 29, 1952 to the late Donald and Wilma (Garmenn) Strayer. George was a 1971 graduate of Fayette High …