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Montpelier man facing multiple charges

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office reported deputies initially responded to a theft complaint in the 100 block of S. East St. in McClure around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, where 36 year old Benjamin Hill of Montpelier, was charged in the matter. Deputies later responded to a reported assault on North Vine …

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Hudson man killed following a two-vehicle accident east of Auburn Saturday afternoon

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department says a Hudson man was killed following a two-vehicle accident east of Auburn Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at 1:10 p.m. Saturday at State Road 8 and State Road 1 approximately nine miles east of Auburn. According to police reports a vehicle driven by 84-year-old …

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Ohio State mourns loss of legendary assistant coach

The Ohio State University is mourning the loss of a longtime athletics employee and coach. Bob Tucker suffered a heart attack Sunday near his home in Worthington. Tucker spent 15 years at OSU as a coach and administrator. He was part of 9 Big 10 Championship teams under Earle Bruce …

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Single vehicle accident on Indiana Toll Road claims life of a 15 year old

The Indiana State Police Toll Road Post reports that a single vehicle accident has claimed the life of a 15 year old late Sunday afternoon. The accident happened at mile marker 143 near Jellystone Campground on the Indiana Toll Road. Early reports indicate that a family of four, a father, …

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Northwest Ohio man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with July homicide

A northwest Ohio man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the July death of a Henry County man. 27 year old James Doan III of Fayette, was indicted by a Henry County grand jury on Feb. 22 on charges of reckless homicide; possession of a heroin; and aggravated trafficking …

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Napoleon woman found not guilty by reason of insanity

A Napoleon woman has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the attempted murder of a Cloverdale priest. 66 year old Frances Wilhelm had been charged with attempted murder; and felonious assault. The charges stem from an incident on Sept. 5, when Wilhelm allegedly attacked Father Herman Scherger …

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100,000 rainbow trout will be released in Ohio lakes and ponds

More than 100,000 rainbow trout will be released in Ohio lakes and ponds this spring. The first release is scheduled for Friday at Adams Lake in Adams County. The first central Ohio release will be at Caldwell Lake in Ross County on March 17. On March 31, there will be …

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Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Friday that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio. Designed for fourth graders, BCI Science School’s free lesson plans will expose students to the careers of forensic science, criminal investigation, and related careers at …

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Edon Village Council passes budget but cuts police department funds

Despite a plea from Police Chief Tom Szymczak, Edon Village Council in a special session Wednesday passed a $1.4 million budget that includes a $33,000 cut to the police department. Szymczak had requested council not cut his budget so that he could maintain one or more part-time officers. He said …

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Sherwood man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court on a felony charge

A Sherwood man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court Wednesday morning for an initial appearance on a felony charge. 57 year old Jimmy Pelliccia of U.S. 127, appeared on one count of felony rape. Bond was set at $500,000. Deputies alleged that Pelliccia engaged in sexual conduct with two Indiana minors …

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