Former congressman, Dennis Kucinich sent a letter to the Ohio Democratic Party, demanding more gubernatorial debates before the May 8 primary. Kucinich says the party, which has technically held four debates but only one with the current slate of candidates, is failing Democratic voters by not having an aggressive schedule. …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports DUI related fatal crashes are down. Troopers started cracking down last year on taking drunk and drugged drivers off state highways, and it appears to have paid off. Drunk driving crashes made up over 1/3 of all fatal wrecks last year, which is a …

The murder trial of James Worley is underway. Monday’s proceedings began with opening statements. Worley, of rural Delta, is accused of the murder of Sierah Joughin. Jury selection was held last week, ending with 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial continues today.

Sarah J. Walsh-Lillard, 68, of Green Island, NY and formerly of Pioneer, OH, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Green Island surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 25, 1950 in Brighton, IA to John H. and Darlene M. (Ruttan) Walsh. Sarah graduated from Artesia …

Evelyn J. Fitton, age 74, of Fremont, Indiana, and formerly of rural Montpelier, Ohio, died at 11:20 A.M. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was a patient. She attended Fremont High School and was employed at the Montpelier Senior Center for seventeen …

Wayne North, 84 years, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Van Wert Manor, where he was recently admitted. Wayne was born July 22, 1933 in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of the late Clifford W. and Polly A. (Woods) North. Wayne married his wife on April 18, 1955 …

The West Unity Village Council selects Samuel Maran to fill the open council seat. Maran has been the band director for Hilltop schools for five years. He will replace Kirk Thompson who stepped down due to his moving out of the village. There were six applicants for the opening. Maran …

Angola marine products maker, IMP Holdings is sold to Elkhart based Patrick Industries Incorporated. The acquisition was Patrick Industries third in the last two weeks, The deal is worth at least $18.5 million dollars. Officials say that the acquisition will allow for “more company growth and continue to meet costumers …

A Henry County man is charged with a rape that occurred several years ago. Rigoberto Currichi, of Napoleon, was arraigned. Currichi requested and got court-appointed counsel. A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The victim is a Napoleon juvenile female. Currichi is held at the Corrections Center …

A jail guard is arrested after he was found bringing contraband into the Grant County Jail. Christopher Black has been an employed as a civilian jail officer at the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. Black was seen picking up a baggie, thought to contain drugs. The baggie was then delivered to …