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Police in Steuben County arrest three people in a burglary case. Deputies were called to a N. Gerald Lett Ave. location. There, police found a dog had been shot and a cat had been kicked, leaving both animals injured. Police viewed surveillance footage from the home that showed a suspect …

A DeKalb County Community Corrections employee is accidentally shot during a training exercise with Auburn Police. Officials tell reporters Pretrial Services Coordinator, Quentin Young discharged a semi-automatic pistol. Young shot himself in the upper right leg. He was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital, treated and released. An investigation is …

The Bryan City Council approves funding for a proposed study of the city’s groundwater. $50,000 dollars now goes to the water project, which involves development of a test well network to monitor water levels, as well as water quality and more. Officials say it will help BMU better monitor its …

The Wauseon Board of Education offers former Wauseon Primary School principal, Troy Armstrong the position of superintendent, beginning this upcoming school year. Armstrong will replace Larry Brown, who will resign as superintendent on July 31 to accept the same position with Fort Recovery Local Schools in Mercer County. Brown has …

No serious injuries reported after a car leaves the roadway on Highway 20 along Beaver Creek. Officials say the car hit some water, hydroplaned…and careened into the creek below. The driver, Seth Altaffer of Montpelier was shaken up but is okay. Crews have removed the vehicle. An investigation into the …

Maumee Valley Guidance Center’s Mental Health First Aid prevention program will be featured on CNN on Tuesday. Last weekend, CNN filmed a story about the community-centered program. The story is scheduled to air on Tuesday morning, during the network’s final hour of New Day. It will feature interviews with staff …

Some events are scheduled for next weekend in an effort to raise funds for a young Bryan girl fighting a serious medical condition. 4-year-old Bexley Pardee has been living with a congenital heart defect for her whole life. To help the family with medical expenses, from 11 a.m. to 2 …

A state lawmaker introduces legislation, requiring school districts in Ohio to name a valedictorian. The House bill introduced by Republican state Rep. Niraj Antani, of Miamisburg, comes after Mason High School in southwestern Ohio decided that it will stop awarding those academic honors. Many schools traditionally have bestowed the valedictorian …

The grandmother of three boys, allegedly molested by an Angola man, took the stand in Steuben Superior Court. A 12-person jury was selected and heard seven felony charges pending against Tylarr Tagliaferri. He is accused of forcing the boys, six to ten years old, to perform a sex act on …

The driver of an SUV that caused a train derailment in Swanton on June 6 is identified at 25-year-old Logan Guess of Delta. Investigators say Guess abandoned her vehicle after it became stuck on the railroad tracks on Main Street, north of U.S. 20A. It was then hit by a …