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Boy Scout’s project will place a medical trauma kit will be placed in Archbold Area Schools

Thanks to an ambitious Boy Scout’s project, a medical trauma kit will be placed in each of 76 classrooms at Archbold Area Schools. 14 year old Levi Baus of rural Archbold, who is a Life Scout, is raising funds for the trauma kit project as he works toward becoming an …

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Calls for the President of the Ohio State Medical Board to step down

There are calls for the President of the Ohio State Medical Board to step down over comments he’s made about a pending case. Earlier this month, Ohio Right to Life filed a complaint with the state’s medical board, accusing three Dayton physicians of performing an abortion on a woman who …

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Bill being considered to clarify concealed carry

Ohio law currently prohibits concealed carry permit owners from carrying their weapons into public or private spaces that are clearly designated with signs saying guns are not allowed on the premises. But a new bill under consideration at the Statehouse would change that. Republican State Rep. John Becker says gun-free …

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Bill proposed that would begin school year after Labor Day

With kids heading back to school in the Buckeye State, a state lawmaker is saying that school shouldn’t be starting in the middle of August. State Senator Gayle Manning says she’s been hearing from parents who are angry that school is starting when the weather is still hot or when …

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Napoleon police investigating a suspicious person report involving a child

Napoleon police are investigating a suspicious person report involving a child. According to police, officers responded to a call of “suspicious circumstances” at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and West Washington Street around noon Friday. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with an 11-year-old Napoleon boy who reported that he was …

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A Delta man charged with the murder of Sierah Joughin makes an initial court appearance

A Delta man charged with the murder of Sierah Joughin made an initial appearance in Fulton County Common Pleas Court Friday morning. 57 year old James Worley appeared via video before Judge James Barber after being indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on 19 charges in the case. He …

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Motorcycle crash under investigation in Steuben County

Steuben County authorities believe alcohol to be a factor in the crash which is still under investigation that happened Tuesday near Fremont. Steuben County Deputies responded to the 8000 block of East SR 120 in reference to a motorcycle accident at approximately 2:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Upon arrival police found …

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Petition seeking voter passage of an ordinance restoring two-way traffic to two Defiance streets

Defiance County’s board of elections has certified a petition seeking voter passage of an ordinance restoring two-way traffic to two Defiance streets. The board met Tuesday afternoon and voted unanimously to put the ordinance on the Nov. 8 ballot. If passed, it would restore two-way traffic on Fort Street and …

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Appeals court denies prosecutor’s motion asking for reconsideration of a ruling in a Defiance County murder case

An appeals court has denied a prosecutor’s motion asking for reconsideration of a ruling in a Defiance County murder case. The Third District Court of Appeals in Lima recently denied Defiance County Prosecutor Morris Murray’s attempt to revisit the court’s ruling in the case of Judith Hawkey of Oakwood. Hawkey …

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Early waterfowl seasons for Canada goose and teal begins Saturday, Sept. 3

Ohio hunters are invited to enjoy early waterfowl seasons for Canada goose and teal that begin on Saturday, Sept. 3, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters are reminded to check regulations for changes to rules, season dates and bag limits as the 2016 fall seasons begin. …

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