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A Defiance man is badly hurt in a two-vehicle accident in Royalton Township. Troopers say Gary Pitzen, of Dubuque, Iowa, was eastbound on Highway 20. That’s when he goes over the center line and hits a motorcycle head on…ridden by Jack Long of Defiance. Long is flown to Mercy St. …

A conservative lawmaker takes his frustration over Ohio’s coronavirus public health orders to a new level…by demanding that criminal charges be filed against fellow Republican, Gov. Mike DeWine. Rep. John Becker, a Republican from Cincinnati, says DeWine has exceeded his authority under state law…and the Ohio and U.S. constitutions…in issuing …

Edgerton residents will be seeing changes to their utility rates, starting next year. This, after the Edgerton Village Council agrees to new prices for water and stormwater services. It hasn’t been passed yet. The issue is on the October 5th meeting agenda. Water rates go up 3.5%. Stormwater?…goes up to …

In Cleveland…President, Trump and Democrat, Joe Biden meet in their first debate. With the election 35 days away and early votes already being cast in some states, Biden has kept a lead over the Republican president in most national polls. While debates have not significantly shaken up the election in …

One person is killed and two others are badly hurt, after a crash outside Van Wert, on Highway 30, near Convoy Road. Officials say a car was going the wrong way…when it slams, head-on, in to another vehicle. The driver of the car going the wrong direction, dies at the …

Alcohol is believed to be involved in a DeKalb County accident on County Road 40. Officials say the car suddenly veers off of the roadway…careening into several trees. When officers got there, the vehicle was on its side…with one passenger inside. They say the driver was able to get out …

The Ohio secretary of state’s evolving public statements and erratic actions…prior to issuing a directive, limiting ballot drop boxes to one per county…prove his order is not reasonable. That’s what lawyers for the Ohio Democratic Party lawyer tells an appellate court. President, Trump’s reelection campaign, the Republican National Committee and …

Defiance College gets national recognition from Colleges of Distinction in both military support for students and in equity and inclusion efforts. The organization is an advocate for schools whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a philosophy of engagement, teaching, community, and outcomes. Defiance College was selected as a stand-out institution …

In Delphos…a semi crashes into a residential pond off U.S. 30, just north of town. Officials tell reporters Larry Choice of Fort Wayne, fell asleep, heading eastbound. His semi ran into the median, crossed the westbound lanes, went through a fence, and ended up partially submerged in the pond. Choice …

One person is hurt in a two car crash, north of Bryan, on Ohio 15. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Benjamin Briggs of Bryan, and Evan Huebner, of Paulding, were driving north on 15…when Huebner stopped to turn left into a private drive just north of County Road H. …