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Planned Parenthood and abortion clinics sue to thwart Ohio’s latest and most restrictive abortion law, an anticipated move that’s part of a national anti-abortion strategy to challenge the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The lawsuit is similar to legal fights in several southern states that recently passed similar, or more …

Two are hurt after a two car crash at County Roads 16 and D. Officials say Blake Dolt of Oakwood was traveling south on 16…while Jenny Bischoff of Stryker, was traveling westbound on D. Dolt ran the stop sign and his vehicle was struck by Bischoff’s. Both vehicles went off …

A police pursuit ends in an arrest. Officials tell reporters Raziel Guerrero of Napoleon faces felonious assault, along with more felony charges. Henry County deputies responded to an assault and burglary in Malinta. The suspects fled the scene on foot. Later, they get to a car and take off. The …

Drinks outside…a proposal, allowing alcohol consumption in downtown Defiance is approved by city council. The ordinance establishes a designated outdoor refreshment area following a third and final reading. The measure allows alcoholic beverages to be served in special cups supplied by downtown businesses and consumed in a designated public area.

There could be new home building in one area town. Montpelier’s village council gave its preliminary approval of a plan for 15 homesites on the southwestern corner of the intersection of Maplehurst Avenue and West Brown Road. Officials describe the development as a $1 million investment in Montpelier. Potential homeowners …

The case of a former Napoleon High School teacher, facing charges of sexual imposition, has been delayed. Randy Burke of Napoleon, has been indicted on six counts. A jury trial is set for Aug. 5. Prosecutors say the pretrial hearing was moved to July 15. Burke was placed on paid …

A crash involving a semi and a pickup truck closes Interstate 69, near mile marker 337, between the Waterloo and Ashley exits, for nearly three hours in DeKalb County. Officials say James McLintock of Manistee was going north in his big rig on 69, when it stopped for a line …

Millcreek-West Unity education officials appoint David Chester to fill the open board seat created when former board member, Kellie Gray resigned to take the position of Williams County treasurer. Chester will serve through Dec. Gray was appointed county treasurer in late March. She replaces Vicki Grimm, who left the position …

The GOP and Democratic leaders in the Ohio House say improving foster care in light of the state’s addictions epidemic is a top legislative priority this year. One bill announced would ensure that potential foster parents are trained, licensed and approved more effectively. The proposed legislation follows record spending for …

A New Haven man is hurt after getting stuck under a moving semi-trailer. Officials tell reporters the 40-year-old driver lost control of his car and crashed into it on I-69, north of the Markle exit. The semi driver did not realize the vehicle was wedged under his trailer and kept …