Jacob Curtis James Hite, died unexpectedly on January 29, 2019 in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born on August 9, 1991 in Wauseon, Ohio. He is survived by his father Kevin Hite and mother Traci Duquette. Also surviving is his step-mother Tamara Swihart-Hite, daugher Helena Magsig-Hite, sisters Aubree Hite, Blakely Hite, …

One person is taken to the hospital after a two car crash in DeKalb County on State Road 8 at the intersection at Grandstaff Drive. Officials say Betty Houghton, age 83 of Auburn, was westbound on 8 at an intersection, when Rodney Woschleger of LaGrange, struck Houghton’s SUV with his. …

Lawyers say a $6.5 million settlement has been reached with the widow of a former Ohio State football star who says police used excessive force arresting her late husband. Jim Stillwagon, who died last year, was captain of the school’s 1968 national championship team. He was acquitted in 2013 of …

Gov. DeWine has signed an executive order, expanding Ohio’s policy on workplace domestic violence. It adds new protections and expands the definition of domestic violence to include dating violence. The order requires all state agencies, boards, and commissions to maintain and post lists of resources for victims. Corrective actions could …

Legislative Republicans in Indiana reject a Democratic attempt to lift requirements that voters give a reason for seeking to cast a ballot by mail. The House Elections Committee voted 7-5 against the proposal. It would’ve eliminated the current law, limiting mail-in absentee ballots to voters for reasons including being out …

Nancy J. Viers, age 76, of Pioneer, Ohio, died at 8:10 A.M. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mrs. Viers was a 1961 graduate of Edgerton High School and had been employed by The Ohio Art Company for …

Sandra K. Kaiser, age 69, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in her home. Mrs. Kaiser was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Butler and the DeKalb County Genealogical Society. She was a great cook and an avid gardener and enjoyed reading, bird watching, …

Jacob C. J. Hite, age 27, Passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2019. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.

Montpelier Parks and Recreation director, Sandy Gordon is named Child Welfare Worker of the Year for Ohio by the American Legion in Columbus. Gordon was selected out of 656 nominations statewide. Officials say she was honored for her efforts in providing over 17,000 free summer lunches to underprivileged children in …

Ohioans who had their driver’s license suspended for certain violations may be able to have their license reinstatement fee waived, or reduced, under a new program going into effect today. The Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative allows drivers six months to apply for a fee reduction or a waiver. Drivers can …