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The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports DUI related fatal crashes are down. Troopers started cracking down last year on taking drunk and drugged drivers off state highways, and it appears to have paid off. Drunk driving crashes made up over 1/3 of all fatal wrecks last year, which is a …

The murder trial of James Worley is underway. Monday’s proceedings began with opening statements. Worley, of rural Delta, is accused of the murder of Sierah Joughin. Jury selection was held last week, ending with 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial continues today.

The West Unity Village Council selects Samuel Maran to fill the open council seat. Maran has been the band director for Hilltop schools for five years. He will replace Kirk Thompson who stepped down due to his moving out of the village. There were six applicants for the opening. Maran …

Angola marine products maker, IMP Holdings is sold to Elkhart based Patrick Industries Incorporated. The acquisition was Patrick Industries third in the last two weeks, The deal is worth at least $18.5 million dollars. Officials say that the acquisition will allow for “more company growth and continue to meet costumers …

A Henry County man is charged with a rape that occurred several years ago. Rigoberto Currichi, of Napoleon, was arraigned. Currichi requested and got court-appointed counsel. A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The victim is a Napoleon juvenile female. Currichi is held at the Corrections Center …

A jail guard is arrested after he was found bringing contraband into the Grant County Jail. Christopher Black has been an employed as a civilian jail officer at the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. Black was seen picking up a baggie, thought to contain drugs. The baggie was then delivered to …

Five people are arrested for drugs in LaGrange. Officers responded to a suspicious person report at Poplar Street address. When they got to the residence they saw one of the people at the home try to hide marijuana. Police found multiple bags with crystal meth and marijuana in them, as …

A Delta man’s trial in the 2016 killing of a Fulton County woman is set to begin today. James Worley is accused of kidnapping and killing Sierah Joughin. His trial is being held in Fulton County Court. Last week, more than 500 prospective jurors were interviewed.

Winzeler Stamping Company is named the business of the Year by the Williams County Economic Development Corporation. Winzeler is a leading independent maker of proprietary and custom designed stamp and machine metal products and components. The company has two sites in Montpelier. The company was recognized by county officials for …

State Sen. Rob McColley during a meeting on Thursday, touted the importance of an upcoming congressional redistricting proposal. He says he and others believe it will allow both majority and minority parties to have a fair say at the negotiation table. On May 8, Issue 1 will be on the …