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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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jonas Zuver, 37, of Montpelier, is pulled over by police in Bryan in a traffic stop, along South Walnut Street. Zuver stops…gets out…and runs for it. It doesn’t take long for officers to catch up to him for the arrest. Officials tell reporters Zuver was driving under suspension. The bust …

An Angola woman is facing multiple felony charges…accused of dealing meth. Officials say Judi Jo Proffitt, was following a truck, driven by her son. That’s when an Indiana State Police Trooper notices the truck doesn’t have a license plate. They say she was driving close behind her son…to shield the …

A group, representing Asian American neighbors of Ohio’s lieutenant governor tells the media…that he and his family have agreed to meet with them…to discuss their concerns about his recent tweet…that referred to the coronavirus as the “Wuhan virus.” Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will meet with them on Friday, officials say. …

Ohio’s newly simplified pandemic restrictions will continue requirements for wearing masks and social distancing in public…but will ease rules for large outdoor gatherings, such as graduations and festivals. Though the state will no longer limit the size of such events, Gov., DeWine told the press…participants are asked to stay separated …

A deadly crash in Paulding County. Officials say Karenann Winters, 76, of Grover Hill, was westbound on Township Road 48, in Blue Creek Township. She stops at the intersection at U.S. 127 at the stop sign…then pulls out into the roadway…where she is hit by John Vibbert of Van Wert. …