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A trial date has been set for a Ney man accused of killing his grandfather, who lived in Bryan. The court in Defiance County has scheduled the trial of Dustin Vogelsong, for May 23. We reported…on the afternoon of May 1, 2020, deputies were dispatched to Vogelsong’s home, on Behnfeldt …

A fast-moving fire roared through a Toledo home early Friday, killing an 11-year-old boy and injuring three other people. Firefighters encountered high heat and heavy fire conditions as they tried to reach the home’s second floor to search for a trapped resident. Their efforts were also hampered by fire-related “structural …

A Paulding County grand jury returns indictments against someone who cultivated a large amount of marijuana at his home. Newlyn Baker, 43, of Haviland, is charged with illegal cultivation and possession of marijuana, both felonies. Following citizen tips, an investigation involving the Multi-area Narcotics Unit and a law enforcement helicopter …

Henry County commissioners approved two county government budgets for 2022 during their meeting, this week. The general fund budget totals $10.4 million dollars, or 5.7% more than what was approved for 2021. And the county’s other budget…supporting such things as HOPE Services, the health department and the highway department, which …

The Bryan City Council approves hiring Greg Ruskey and Doug Pool to lead the police and fire departments, respectively, on Monday during council’s final regular meeting of 2021. Ruskey was sworn in as Bryan police captain in January 2021. Prior to that he had served with the Williams County Sheriff’s …

Authorities in LaGrange County have requested detectives from the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post to take the reins in conducting a death investigation at a LaGrange County residence. Officials tell reporters two people in their 30’s were found dead inside of North County Road 675 West home in Shipshewana. …

A Wisconsin truck driver loses control of his semi and crashes on U.S. 30 in Van Wert County. The accident closes down the roadway for about eight hours. Officials say…the semi driver drifted off the left side of the road, into the median. He then re-entered the highway, hitting a …

More than 1,000 members of the Ohio National Guard have been ordered into hospitals…overwhelmed by patients being treated for COVID-19…and yes…the vast majority of people who are sick?…unvaccinated. The state is also hiring a staffing agency to help recruit nurses from out of state to assist with patient care. Of …

Van Wert Police is investigating a death, stemming from an incident involving a gun. Officers were called the 600 block of South Tyler Street on the shots fired call. The victim is found dead at the scene. State and local investigators are on the case at this hour.

Eight students and two adults are inside an East Allen County School bus…when it crashes into another car in DeKalb County, Thursday night. Officials say…Steven Hathaway of Woodburn was driving the bus southbound, near the intersection of S.R. 1 and S.R. 8. Hathaway fails to yield the right of way …