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Indiana saw the biggest decrease in its infant mortality rate in six years, health officials say. In 2017, 7.3 out of every 1,000 babies born in Indiana died in their first year of life, which was one of the highest rates in the nation. In 2018, the rate dipped to …

A small plane crashes in rural Paulding County, severely injuring the pilot, near Brown Township. Officials say the aircraft had taken off from a private grass runway moments before it crashed. The pilot, 35-year old Dustin Dobbelaere of Defiance, was the only one on board the plane. He was flown …

Four juveniles are charged with the Jan. 12 fire that caused about $20,000 damage to a vacant structure in Wauseon. Randy Kudlica…Even Rose…Kaidian Saxton…and George VanHoy are the accused. The case will be forwarded to Fulton County Juvenile Court. The suspects are not in custody. We reported Wauseon fire crews …

The 200th Red Horse squadron of the Ohio Air National Guard will deploy to Puerto Rico to aid in relief efforts after the earthquakes there, earlier this month. Last week, Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation, authorizing squadron members to assist with the recovery until basic services in impacted areas …

An Ohio Senate committee is considering a bill that would create a student loan repayment program, to help recruit and retain attorneys to serve as much needed public defenders in the state. The proposed program is similar to those in Ohio aimed at encouraging physicians, dentists and dental hygienists to …

A Millcreek-West Unity Schools bus gets into an accident. No students were hurt. Officials tell reporters the bus driver was trying to make a right turn from a private drive on County Road 21, south of County Road K. As it was pulling out, the bus was hit in the …

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 …