Steven Gessel, the Lima man indicted on five sexual abuse-related charges, entered pleas to two charges in a Williams courtroom. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and Gessel’s $250,000 bond was continued. Sentencing is scheduled for April, 18. Charges of rape, kidnapping and abduction, will be dismissed at sentencing, in a …

A Van Wert woman pleads guilty to attempted theft of funds from a public office. Coral Fetzer was in a Paulding County courtroom. Fetzer, a former business administrator with the Paulding County Soil and Water Conservation District had been indicted on two charges…theft in office and tampering with records. Prosecutors …

Two people are brought in after Paulding County deputies execute a search warrant at a N. Dix St. address. Brandon Berridge and Holly Hinchcliff were found with methamphetamine, crack cocaine, mushrooms, LSD and more than $3,000 in cash.

Larry Dean Boyers, age 81, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the University of Toledo Health Center. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.

Donald Lee Amos, age 55, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2019. Donald was a truck driver, most recently at the Menard’s Distribution Center. He enjoyed camping, Hot Rods, going to car shows, riding motorcycles and spending time with his dog. Donald Lee Amos …

James D. Preston, age 85, of Stryker, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, in his home. He was born in Jackson, Michigan to J.D. and Gertrude (Hitt) Preston. He married Donna Herr on April 21, 1952. Because of his work, he moved his family frequently, Aro Corporation brought him to …

Williams County Commissioners have signed on to litigation against opioid suppliers, joining hundreds of other counties across the country as plaintiffs in a federal complaint filed in the United States District Court in Ohio. Plaintiffs claim the manufacturers of prescription opioids grossly misrepresented the risks of the long-term use of …

Bryan City Schools wants the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn an Ohio Personnel Board civil ruling twice upheld in court to reinstate Assistant Treasurer Janet Hageman. In 2014, Hageman reported the 2012 purchase of a $1,351 laptop, printer and protection program by Treasurer, Rob Rosswurm with his own funds for …

This year’s Animal and Me program is set for its third year, providing an opportunity for people with disabilities to show animals at the fair with 4-H and FFA mentors. Since 2017, the program has grown to 24 participants. The event begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the …

Ohio Senate President, Larry Obhof says he’s happy to discuss alternative execution methods as the state once again faces long capital punishment delays…this, following Gov. DeWine’s decision to postpone four executions, to allow the state time to develop a new lethal injection method. The governor’s order means it could be …