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A Wauseon woman is indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on seven counts for involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, felonious assault and more. Prosecutors say Amber Barnett caused a person’s death while committing a felony. She was arrested Tuesday by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and is currently at the …

The three Republican candidates for Williams County sheriff explained how they would tackle politically sensitive cases during a Meet the Candidates event Wednesday evening. The forum was recorded by Bryan Municipal Utilities and will be available to view today on the BMU Facebook page. The primary election is March 17.

Van Wert Police is investigating a robbery at the BP gas station on N. Washington St. Officials tell reporters the suspect is a white male with brown hair…5-6…180 pounds…20 to 30 years old. He got away, heading north from the gas station in a white SUV with Ohio plates. Officers …

In New Haven…SDI La Farga says it will enlarge its Indiana operations, as officials break ground on a $16 million planned expansion which could create up to 30 new jobs. The partnership between Steel Dynamics of Fort Wayne and La Farga Group of Barcelona, currently uses one furnace to melt …

Dozens of Ohio local government leaders gather privately in Columbus to discuss how to divide up millions of dollars from a prospective opioid settlement, potentially positioning them to enter settlement talks with drugmakers as a united front. About 75 mayors, county commissioners and others from around the state attended the …

Groups representing superintendents and business officials from public schools are supporting a proposal to make eligibility for Ohio’s voucher system based on family income instead of school performance. The public school administrators’ groups tell reporters they support a plan passed by the House that would create the Buckeye Scholarship Opportunity …

A DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy’s car is hit by a vehicle while he was stopped to help with a prior crash. Deputy, Mathew Haber complained of back pain after the crash. A police dog was in the back seat of the police car and was transported to Auburn Hills Animal …

Ten people face drug-related charges in LaGrange following a drug bust. During their search of an area property, officers find 5 ounces of heroin, 4 grams of methamphetamine, hypodermic needles, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. They also find a pistol and a shotgun. The investigation is ongoing, by both state and …

A new hog farm is approved for Williams County by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Planson Pork is the new operators at the farm on County Road 22, in Springfield. Concerns were expressed about groundwater issues, odor and insects, manure storage and land applications. The approval can be appealed within …

Opponents of a bill that would repeal the ban on using fireworks on private property are warning the legislation could lead to dangerous consequences. Current law allows consumers to legally buy fireworks in Ohio, but requires they be taken out of the state within 48 hours of purchase. Critics of …