Insiders say a plea deal is expected in the case of a former Napoleon police officer, charged with three felony counts of unlawful sex with a minor. At a pretrial hearing in Williams County, special prosecutor Jennifer Reed and the defense team both told the court a resolution is within …

Alcohol and drug use is suspected after a car hits a home Ohio 66, south of Paulding County Road 166 in Brown Township. Anthony Baxter of Payne, was northbound on 66 when he drove off the right side of the roadway, into a bean field. Then, the vehicle struck the …

Health officials in LaGrange County are now requiring residents to wear face coverings in public in an effort to flatten a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The masks must be worn in indoor areas open to the public, including on public transportation or van transports. In outdoor public areas where …

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Ohio makes progress more than a year after bills were introduced in the House and Senate. Insiders say sponsors of the conflicting legislation believe a deal can be reached. The main difference between the two bills is who would regulate sports betting. The House …

Dustin M. Smetzer, age 34, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 11:36 P.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in his home.  Dustin was a 2004 graduate of Bryan High School and had been employed by Bryan Plastics Processing in Bryan, where he was a forklift operator and machinist.  Known for …

John Franklin McCoy, age 78, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. McCoy had been employed by General Motors in Defiance, retiring after more than 39 years of service. John was a member of the UAW and enjoyed hunting, fishing, …

Nancy E. Ries, 84, died June 12, 2020 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio. She was born on August 29, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Florence (Newcomer) Ruffer. She married William Ries, who preceded her in death in 2002. Nancy was an active volunteer, and a member of St …

Anne Jeanne Figy, age 90, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away June 11, 2020 at the Fulton County Health Center. Prior to her retirement, Anne owned and operated Enterprise Dry Cleaners. Anne was born on July 5, 1929, to the late Simon and Juanita (Austraw) Keafer. In August of 1948, Anne married …

A Fremont man is badly hurt after being struck by a vehicle, near S.R. 120 and C.R. 900 West, east of Orland. Officers say 37-year-old Brandon Holt is the victim. He was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital in critical condition. State Police are investigating the incident as a hit …

A crash on Highway 24 and Webster Rd. in New Haven, involving a truck and semi, leaves one person in serious condition. Officials tell reporters the truck hit the broadside of the semi while turning onto the ramp. Emergency crews had to free the driver of the truck from the …