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A 2008 graduate of Ayersville High School was one of a few area residents or former area residents who were in Las Vegas during the shooting that killed 59 people and injured more than 500. Krista Hall’s first trip to Las Vegas is one she’ll always remember, but maybe would …

Gubernatorial candidate, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, toured APT Manufacturing Solutions on Industrial Drive in Hicksville. The Montpelier native touted his goal “is job creation and education and liberation from the federal government. Husted distanced himself from outgoing Republican Gov. John Kasich…placing himself to the right of him.

The Defiance City Council defers a decision on possible medicinal marijuana facilities during its meeting. Assistant city law director, Sean O’Donnell explained the provisions of the new medicinal marijuana law, approved by the Ohio General Assembly last year. Cities are now in the process of deciding which companies are licensed …

Authorities confirm a body was pulled from the Saint Marys River, near the Hale Avenue bridge in Fort Wayne. It’s unclear if police suspect foul play.

A new federal prosecutor is confirmed for 32 counties across northern Indiana. The Senate approved Thomas Kirsch as the U.S. attorney for Indiana’s northern district, which covers roughly the northern one-third of the state. President, Trump nominated Kirsch in July. He replaces David Capp, who resigned in March after leading …

Fremont Police respond to a fight on North Bell Street, involving a knife…one person was hurt. Officers located one subject involved that was leaving the residence, that was the victim. Authorities then made a traffic stop of a vehicle shortly after in the area and the driver was detained by …

A strong effort is being made to garner ideas from the public about repurposing the current Defiance Middle School campus on Arabella Street. A town hall meeting was held Monday evening at Defiance Community Auditorium to hear input, as to options for the future of the 1918 building, currently housing …

Northwest State Community College is awarded a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant, paid out over a five-year period, will aid the college’s continued efforts to improve student success. The Department of Education awarded grant funding to a maximum of 10 colleges and universities throughout …

Bryan Municipal Utilities department heads got their wish Tuesday as the Bryan Board of Public Affairs approved the purchase of a $302,688.50 hydro excavator. Water Superintendent Norm Echler and Electric Superintendent Al Sullivan agreed the new piece of equipment…which uses a jet of water to loosen soil while a vacuum …

Four credit card skimmers were found on gas pumps in Edon and Edgerton on Sept. 23. They were removed by law enforcement but for some the discovery may have come too late. Three people have reported unauthorized withdrawals from debit cards since then, all from the Edon area.