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This year’s Lake Erie algal bloom is projected to be much worse than last year’s, but still not as large as two years ago. Data and computer models estimate this year’s bloom will be more like that seen in 2013. It has been given a 7.5 on the severity scale. …

A Hillsdale, Michigan man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide from a May 2016 crash south of Pioneer that claimed his passenger. Scottie Eagle was driving north on County Road 15, when he lost control of his SUV, south of County Road P. The vehicle veered off the right side of …

A former Montpelier resident, who authorities say assaulted a sheriff’s deputy at a local hospital, is sentenced in Henry County Court. Benjamin Hill pled guilty to assault and attempted robbery. He was sentenced to three years of community control and ordered to pay court costs.

Hot air balloon burners roared to life, sending a wave of heat in downtown Montpelier, as the mayor and hundreds of people downtown celebrated the annual Bean Days Balloon Festival Friday. Hundreds flocked the downtown streets. Several businesses and organizations were set up on the sidewalk, handing out little cups …

One of two vacant principal positions at North Central Schools is now filled. Edgerton Local Schools Superintendent, Andy Morr is taking the helm at North Central Elementary. The move was approved at North Central school’s board meeting with a three-year contract. Morr replaces departing elementary principal, Paul Jones, who accepted …

A boating accident leaves several injured on Lake Gage in Steuben County, Saturday. The victims were taken to shore by local citizens’ boats, so EMS and fire units could tend to their injuries. Two occupants were flown to Parkview for a skull fracture and a partial lower arm amputation. Others …

The president and CEO of Sweetwater has resigned from his position at the Lutheran Hospital and Lutheran Health Network board of directors. Chuck Surack’s resignation comes amid months of upheaval at Lutheran…after a group of doctors attempted to buy the facility from its owner, Community Health Systems. Surack’s resignation is …

Officers in Ashley catch a suspect after a chase gets up to 90 mph. The pursuit ends with the suspect’s van smashing into a pole in town. Danny Rhudy, of Orland, then fled on foot through a wooded area. As he emerged from the woods, two Ashley officers took him …

Two lawsuits, filed in Defiance County against G-M by surviving spouses of former employees at the Defiance plant, are dismissed. The suit filed by Marsha Bennett, of Paulding, surviving spouse of Arby Bennett, was voluntarily dismissed, due to a legal issue about what caused her husband’s death. A suit filed …

A PowerPoint presentation on the new grades 6-12 building, currently under construction along Palmer Drive highlighted the Defiance City Board of Education meeting. Project Manager, Bryan Risner says crews have 117 work days to complete the project. Nearly 600 students, grades 6-8 and over 800 in grades 9-12, will take …