A advocacy group seeking an amendment to the Ohio Constitution for victims rights has been traveling the state seeking support among local leaders. Marsy’s Law for Ohio Field Director Corey Edwards said some of these rights, such as victim’s notification of pending court appearances by convicted offenders are on the …

Donations are down and the number of animals in need are up at the Williams County Humane Society, as they begin their annual donation drive. For 2017, the organization– which is entirely donation-funded– has a $140,000 budget covering everything from animal food, supplies, medical care, spay and neutering service to …

Florfida “Flora” A. Fox, 72, of Pittsford, Michigan, passed away at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was born on July 26, 1944 in Cavite, Philippines to Dionisio and Natalia (Nostrates) Anos. On April 17, 1965 she married Thomas G. Fox in Utica, New York and he survives. …

Kristina Marie Avina, age 43, of Pettisville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Kristina was born on July 4, 1973, the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (Moore) Nafziger, at the Montpelier Hospital. Kristina was a graduate of Archbold High School in …

By the time the 2017 Williams County Relay for Life wrapped up Saturday morning, the local effort had raised no less than $211,931 for the American Cancer Society. The grand total is just a touch shy of the goal of $220,000, but event organizers say some donations are still coming …

Some help is on the way for students struggling with paying for their college education. Four Ohio public four-year universities are receiving money to put toward grants for low-income students at risk of dropping out due to finances. The Akron Beacon Journal reports the University of Akron, Cleveland State University, …

Wauseon City Council members considered legislation on medical marijuana and heard a presentation on a proposed ballot initiative for victims’ rights in an otherwise brief Monday session. Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance which would prevent “any person from opening or operating a business or commercial enterprise …

Forty-nine traffic stops were made and 18 citations were issued during the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office’s most recent traffic blitz. The traffic enforcement blitz ran June 8-11, and June 15-18. Of the citations issued, 16 were for speed, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Deputies also issued 13 …

The Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash as a result of a wheel separating from a pickup truck and striking a vehicle traveling the opposite direction. Just after 10 a.m. Monday morning, emergency crews responded to a series crash on I-465 southbound just south of I-74 on the …

Catherine V. Pennington, age 96, of Wauseon, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Catherine was born in Franklin Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio on October 10, 1920, the daughter of Dwight and Florence (Smith) Ely. On October 17, 1936, she married Everett Pennington, and he …