Zane Bartley…the second suspect in the Michael Loop murder trial…had a pre-trial hearing. Loop, along with Bartley is accused of breaking in to the Cecil home of Philip Koenn back in September. Prosecutors suspect Koenn discovered Loop and the confrontation ended in Koenn’s death. Bartley, is accused of complicity in …

The former leader of a motorcycle gang is sentenced to 17 years in prison on federal drug and gun charges. Shon Gibson of Rome City was accused with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. It was December 2016 when police served a search …

Gov., DeWine nominates a licensed physician, with more than 30 years of experience in public health and preventive medicine, to direct Ohio’s health department. The governor announced the selection of Dr. Amy Acton to lead the office. Acton most recently served as a community research and grants management officer at …

Indiana legislation that allows one of Gary’s casinos to move to Terre Haute and another to move inland, while permitting sports wagering, has cleared the Indiana Senate and is headed to the House. Under the bill’s sports gambling provision, any of the state’s casinos, racinos or satellite locations could apply …

Esther J. Whitman, age 93, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 7:50 A.M. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mrs. Whitman was a 1943 graduate of Metz High School in Metz, Indiana. She was employed by Edgerton Local Schools for …

Richard A. Dietrich, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, Florida. Services have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan where arrangements are pending.

Rexford “Rex” R. Bentley, age 72, of Pioneer, Ohio, went home to heaven to be with his Lord Jesus at 7:55 P.M. on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Rex worked at Challenge-Cook for 18 years, was the custodian at Wesley United Methodist Church …

Defiance Police brings in a Williams County man after a chase in Brunersburg. Nicholas Lowe is charged with failure to comply with a police officer. Officials tell reporters there will be additional charges against Lowe, pending a Defiance County grand jury. Officers attempted to stop Lowe’s vehicle in the Walmart …

Utility officials say power had been almost completely restored to residents in Williams County. FirstEnergy says fewer than five of its customers are now without power in the county, all in Center Township. There’s a good chance all power will be restored today. Over 300 customers were in the dark …

Ohio’s new elections chief is ready to voice his support for a bill he says aims to better protect the battleground state’s election systems from cyberattacks. Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose took office in January. He’s testifying on the measure at the Statehouse. The legislation would empower LaRose’s office …