Randall Ottinger, the McClure man, charged with killing his brother, wants to change his plea to not guilty, by reason of insanity. Ottinger previously pled not guilty to one count of aggravated murder, in a Henry County courtroom. Prosecutors say on June 5th, Ottinger, killed James Ottinger, with a 20-gauge …

Crews in Pioneer respond to a structure fire at Lake Seneca. Officials say a dumpster caught fire along Seneca Drive. The flames spread to a garage, nearby. The homeowners were taking on the flames themselves and nearly had the fire out when the fire team got there. Not much damage, …

Two big rigs crash on Highway 24 in Paulding County, roughly 12 miles west of Defiance. Traffic was snarled for a time, as both westbound lanes were closed, while first responders cleared the scene. Not much details on the big crash…as state and local officials continue to investigate the accident. …

Cloard “Nick” Thiel, age 87, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:45 A.M. on Sunday, July 26, 2020, after a brief illness.  Mr. Thiel was a 1950 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He was employed by The Aro Corporation in …

Judith N. Peck, age 72, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 10:13 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2020. Ms. Peck was employed by The Arrow Tru-Line in Bryan, retiring with more than thirteen years of service. Judith was a member of Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and Amvets Post #54 in …

The Ohio Supreme Court issues an order, allowing Ohio attorneys to receive required Continuing Legal Education credit for serving as precinct election officials on Election Day this fall. The decision supports Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s Ready for November initiative by recruiting new poll workers in an effort to …

Officials with Pioneer Police says their police chief was crushed between two vehicles while assisting at the scene of a fire in Montpelier. He wasn’t seriously hurt. Apparently, he was standing by the back quarter panel of his cruiser, when a utility truck cut the corner too close. The blaze …

A Bryan teen is hurt after a solo crash in Defiance County, on Ohio 2, near the Blosser Road intersection in Farmer Township. The OSP says Taylor Birkhimer was northbound on 2, when he drove off the right side of the roadway. That’s when he overcorrected and drove off the …

Following Gov. DeWine’s lead, all Bryan City Schools students in grades three to 12 will be required to wear a mask while in school. Students in preschool to second grade are strongly recommended and encouraged to wear face coverings this year. With that, officials add all students in preschool through …

Lynda McCormick, age 73, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away July 25, 2020 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Lynda worked for several companies, including the Tasty Freeze through school, American Chain Cable, M & S Tri-State for 15 years, Sedco for ten years, and Sauders. On December 11, 1946, Lynda …