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A defendant’s request to move his retaliation case from Putnam County to another venue is turned down. Kenneth Richey of Columbus, accused of threatening a retired county judge here, had filed a motion to change the venue through his attorney. Judge, Keith Schierloh denied the request. The case is set …

Jonathon Welker, is indicted for attempted murder in Putnam County. Prosecutors say Welker tried to kill Jonathon Hodgson with a knife. Hodgson received medical attention but has since been released. Welker initially appeared in Putnam County Municipal Court on Dec. 30, shortly after his arrest, and waived his right to …

Sweethearts, are ready and on shelves for Valentine’s Day 2020, if only in a relatively limited capacity this year. The 118-year-old-brand was purchased by Spangler Candy Company from the now-defunct Necco in September 2018 and, since that time, Spangler leaders have been working toward this year’s romantic holiday as their …

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office is working to find out what caused a fire that broke out at an education building at a Catholic church in Hicksville. Defiance County 911 got a phone call, indicating flames were visible at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Antwerp Drive. Crews were able …

Thousands of retired public employees will have to pay more of their health care costs starting in 2022 after trustees for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System vote to reduce health care benefits. Those changes include cutting the monthly allowance paid to retirees who are eligible for Medicare. The changes …

Ohio’s Medicaid system suffers from high payment error rates and problems determining eligibility, among many issues the state Medicaid director blamed on the past administration. Other problems identified by Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran include incorrect renewal dates, privacy breaches and incorrectly linking newborns to people who weren’t are their actual …

The Ohio History Center is offering special hours and programs Monday to mark the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The museum in Columbus, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programming includes a talk by an historian on the slain civil rights leader’s philosophy and vision. Several …

Williams County deputies are looking for a thief. They say early Sunday, someone in a full face mask and a hat broke into the Main Stop on Ohio 49, north of Edon. The suspect broke the front door glass to get into the store. Cartons of cigarettes and money from …

Two suspects, who led authorities on a multi-county chase in a stolen vehicle, are indicted by a Fulton County grand jury. Joshua Meyer of Defiance, is accused of receiving stolen property and more. Jessica Ripke was indicted on one count of receiving stolen property and one count of unauthorized use …

Former North Central track coach, Jared Stewart pleads not guilty to all charges against him in a Williams County court room. His trial will begin next month. Stewart faces three counts of sexual battery. Prosecutors say Stewart engaged in sexual conduct with a female subject. He served as the North …