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The Indiana State Police Toll Road Post reports that a single vehicle accident has claimed the life of a 15 year old late Sunday afternoon. The accident happened at mile marker 143 near Jellystone Campground on the Indiana Toll Road. Early reports indicate that a family of four, a father, …
Read More »Northwest Ohio man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with July homicide
A northwest Ohio man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the July death of a Henry County man. 27 year old James Doan III of Fayette, was indicted by a Henry County grand jury on Feb. 22 on charges of reckless homicide; possession of a heroin; and aggravated trafficking …
Read More »Napoleon woman found not guilty by reason of insanity
A Napoleon woman has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the attempted murder of a Cloverdale priest. 66 year old Frances Wilhelm had been charged with attempted murder; and felonious assault. The charges stem from an incident on Sept. 5, when Wilhelm allegedly attacked Father Herman Scherger …
Read More »100,000 rainbow trout will be released in Ohio lakes and ponds
More than 100,000 rainbow trout will be released in Ohio lakes and ponds this spring. The first release is scheduled for Friday at Adams Lake in Adams County. The first central Ohio release will be at Caldwell Lake in Ross County on March 17. On March 31, there will be …
Read More »Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Friday that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio. Designed for fourth graders, BCI Science School’s free lesson plans will expose students to the careers of forensic science, criminal investigation, and related careers at …
Read More »Edon Village Council passes budget but cuts police department funds
Despite a plea from Police Chief Tom Szymczak, Edon Village Council in a special session Wednesday passed a $1.4 million budget that includes a $33,000 cut to the police department. Szymczak had requested council not cut his budget so that he could maintain one or more part-time officers. He said …
Read More »Sherwood man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court on a felony charge
A Sherwood man appeared in Defiance Municipal Court Wednesday morning for an initial appearance on a felony charge. 57 year old Jimmy Pelliccia of U.S. 127, appeared on one count of felony rape. Bond was set at $500,000. Deputies alleged that Pelliccia engaged in sexual conduct with two Indiana minors …
Read More »Ohio House passes the state’s $7.8 billion transportation budget
The Ohio House has overwhelmingly passed the state’s $7.8 billion transportation budget, which funds road projects and public safety around the state. The transportation budget is not part of the overall state budget. House Republicans will release their version of the governor’s proposal soon. And Rep. Robert McColley (R-Napoleon) reminded …
Read More »Angola ranks tied for 18th on the Top 100 Micropolitans list from Site Selection Magazine
Angola ranks tied for 18th on the Top 100 Micropolitans list from Site Selection Magazine for the fifth year in a row, making this list six out of the last seven years. Executive Director of the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation, Isaac Lee says that this is the highest ranking …
Read More »Murder sentence handed down in Steuben County Superior Court
The Steuben County Superior Court handed down a 50-year sentence to Cody Smith for the murder of his father, 51 year Rusty Smith. Rusty Smith died on March 9th, 2016 at his Lake Gage home after being shot in the head with a gun. Court reports indicate that son, 26 …
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