Indiana is nearing a year under the coronavirus public health emergency issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb…as some of his fellow Republicans in the state Legislature aren’t letting up on attempts to rein in the authority he’s used…to impose mask rules and restrictions on businesses and crowds. Holcomb signed an executive …

A delay in the completion of data from last year’s census has Indiana legislative leaders anticipating a special session over the summer to draw new maps for congressional and General Assembly districts. The U.S. Census Bureau is aiming to deliver population figures, used for divvying up congressional seats, by the …

Joyce Cameron Draper, age 88, of Tigard, Oregon, passed away January 22, 2021. She was a school teacher for many years, teaching the first and third grades. Joyce was born October 5, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Cort and Mildred (Hughes) Cameron. Joyce is survived by her sons, …

Justin R. Hogan, age 37, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Justin was a gifted CNC engineer and had most recently worked as a Bumotec Process Engineer for Starrag USA in Florence, Kentucky. Justin was a very loving and devoted father and …

Carl E. Williams, Jr., age 51, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday, January 29, 2021. Carl worked as a materials handler and tow motor operator at the Menard’s Distribution Center near Pioneer, Ohio. He had previously worked in maintenance for Pulaski Township …

In Angola…a two-story farmhouse fire at an E 100 N location…causes thousands of dollars’ in damage. The blaze was well underway when crews get to the scene. Flames were seen erupting from the roof of the home. It took over two hours to put out the fire. No one is …

GOP congressman, Jim Jordan from Cincinnati, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won’t run to succeed Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn’t going to seek a third term in 2022, for Ohio senator. The eighth-term congressman’s name surfaced soon after Portman’s announcement. Six-term Rep. Bill Johnson, former Rep. …

A fledgling electric vehicle maker in the state expects to complete the prototypes of its new pickup truck in March…and remains on target to start full production in the fall. Lordstown Motors Corp. says it already has begun metal stamping and welding for the Endurance All-Electric Pickup Truck prototypes, which …

Robert A. Derck, age 56, of Edon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Mr. Derck was a graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Indiana, and worked for Hudson Industries in Ashley, Indiana. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and …

Virgil Eugene Wyse, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Virg graduated from Hilltop High School in 1963 and entered the workforce at Challenge Cook Bros. He started as a laborer and worked his way up to …