Courtney Montague

Michael P. Jones, 70

Michael P. Jones, 70, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. Mike was born January 25, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Frank and Hazel (Fett) Jones. Mike married Deborah J. Weaver on October 28, …

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David “Dave” G. Moog, 66

David “Dave” G. Moog, 66, of Bryan passed away from an extended illness on April 6th at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born on September 14, 1954 in Bryan to Henry and Madalene (Knapp) Moog.  Dave graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973.  He met Sandy K. Wheeler …

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OH Telemedicine Ban Spurs Debate

A judge has temporarily blocked an Ohio ban on the use of telemedicine for medication abortions…as a suit challenges the law’s constitutionality proceeds. The two-week restraining order was granted by a Hamilton County judge…in a case brought last week by Planned Parenthood against the Ohio Department of Health, the state …

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More On The Map

A coalition of voting rights groups in Ohio urge state officials and lawmakers to get moving now to lay the groundwork for redrawing the state’s congressional and legislative districts, despite a delay in the underlying Census data. Fair Districts Ohio sent a list of recommendations to Gov., DeWine and other …

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A New Way To Get Licensed

Many Ohioans will be able to renew their driver’s licenses or state IDs, online…instead of at state motor vehicle offices…under a measure in the state’s new transportation budget. Eligible for the new program?…people, 21 to 65…whose current licenses or IDs were issued in person. A July 2022 launch is planned. …

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Carol Ann Juarez, 67

Carol Ann Juarez, age 67, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Monday. April 6, 2021, at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Ms. Juarez was a 1972 graduate of Edgerton High School and was employed as a nurse’s aide at Bryan Nursing Care Center for …

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Sheets Case Update

An Evansport man is sentenced 15 years to life behind bars after pleading guilty to rape. Prosecutors say James Sheets, 33, attacked a girl, under the age of 10. They add he raped another girl who was under 13, in 2019. Each of the incidents apparently happened at a home …

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Vandalism In Kendallville

Over the past few days, Kendallville Police has gotten several reports of vandalism at area properties. The department is now asking residents to check their place and notify police, if they know who may be responsible. Officials say…on Sunday, a homeowner saw someone painting on their garage door in Kendallville …

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Rider Injured In Crash

A woman suffers a lower leg injury after being thrown from her motorcycle in DeKalb County. Amanda Preston, 35 of Woodburn, was westbound, near State Road 8 when the gravel caused her to lose control. Preston was taken to an area hospital. No word on her condition. The investigation into …

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Acton Is Not Running

Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director, whose entry into the U.S. Senate race in Ohio had been highly anticipated, says she will not run, after all. Acton, a Democrat, would have brought limited political experience to the race…but also strong name recognition, gained from appearing alongside Gov., DeWine …

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