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McClure woman files civil case against man for causing husband’s death in a traffic accident in 2024.

In Henry County Common Pleas Court, a McClure woman has filed a civil case against a Michigan man for causing her husband’s death in a traffic accident in 2024.  Attorney Joseph Hartle of Maumee filed the lawsuit in common pleas court on behalf of Annette Richard, the executrix of Ronald Richard …

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Defiance man found guilty by Defiance County jury on five drug-related offenses.

A Defiance man was recently found guilty by a Defiance County jury on five drug-related offenses, including two second-degree felonies.  After a jury trial, 46 year old Carl Hagerman was found guilty on two counts of aggravated trafficking in narcotics and tampering with evidence, and aggravated possession of drugs and …

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Lucas County Juvenile Court judge deems prosecution’s delays “inexcusable” in case relating to June 6th shooting.

During a pretrial hearing on Tuesday for a 17-year-old accused of the June 6 Old West End Festival mass shooting, a Lucas County Juvenile Court judge deemed the prosecution’s delays “inexcusable” and ordered the young person to stay in juvenile prison for an additional week.  The adolescent has been detained …

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300th recruit class of the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department celebrates early training milestone.

The 300th recruit class of the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department celebrated an early training milestone on Tuesday by participating in the department’s yearly legacy run, a custom intended to foster collaboration and acquaint new firefighters with the department’s past.  After starting the run at International Park, the 20 recruits …

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150th anniversary commemoration of Archbold Fire Department begins Saturday.

The 150th anniversary commemoration of the Archbold Fire Department begins on Saturday.  The Archbold High School football field will host a parade starting at ten in the morning. After heading east on Lafayette Street to South Defiance Street, it will turn north on South Defiance and come to a stop …

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State lawmakers propose bill to eliminate legal gaps concerning safety of ridesharing consumers.

State lawmakers from Ohio are proposing a bill that they think will eliminate legal gaps that endanger the safety of ridesharing consumers.  “From point A to point B, you shouldn’t have to worry about your safety,” stated Ohio State Representative Michele Grim (D-Toledo).  Preventing sexual assaults in rideshares, which are …

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School supplies to be distributed in Defiance.

School supplies will be distributed by the Tools for Schools steering group at Defiance’s First Presbyterian Church, 501 Washington Ave., from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday in the basement section of the fellowship hall.  Attendance is encouraged for students and families who require assistance obtaining …

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State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Paulding County.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 31, 2026, at approximately 6:29 P.M. on U.S. 127 near mile post 8 in Paulding County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was being driven southbound on U.S. 127 by Guadalupe Amaro Martinez II, age …

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Plea agreement reached by Montpelier man accused of sex offenses involving kids.

A plea agreement was recently reached by a Montpelier man accused of several sex offenses involving kids.  20 year old Levi D. Favourite was charged with five counts of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in explicit material, all second-degree felonies; five counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving …

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Williams County commissioners approve management contract for Hillside Country Living.

The Williams County commissioners approved a management contract on Thursday, following over a year of efforts to improve Hillside Country Living’s financial status.  The agreement is with Vancrest Management Corp., which operates and owns a number of nursing homes in western and northwest Ohio. Vancrest will get 5% of the …

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