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Boyfriend of slain girl wants to keep her memory alive

Nearly six months after Sierah Joughin disappeared while biking in Fulton County, those who love her are continuing to honor her memory. Joshuah Kolasinski, Sierah’s boyfriend, took to Facebook to ask a star to help him, and the community, pay tribute to her. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is scheduled to …

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Man wanted for attempted homicide in Utah is in custody in Branch County, Michigan

A man wanted for an attempted homicide in Utah is in custody in Branch County, Michigan. Michigan State Police from the Coldwater Detachment received a citizen’s tip that led to the arrest of Reyfus Graves, who was wanted for attempted homicide out of Emery County, Utah. It was reported that …

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Ohio has the most heroin deaths in the country

The opiate epidemic sweeping across the country is making an impact in Henry County as well. And Henry County statistics are contributing to the statistics ranking Ohio as having the most heroin deaths in the country. Local leaders and those affected by addiction gave this information and more at the …

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Workforce summit at Northwest State Community College held on Tuesday

Business owners, as well as state and local educators, met for a workforce summit at Northwest State Community College (NSCC) on Tuesday. The summit, titled Preparing for Challenges in the Workforce, included presentations from employers, officials from higher education, the state, high schools and chambers of commerce. Ryan Burgess, director …

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Fremont man arrested in connection with an alleged sex offense

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department said that they have arrested a Rural Fremont man in connection with an alleged sex offense. Authorities say that 36 year old Markus DeGraw was taken into custody at the Sheriff’s Office on an active arrest warrant charging DeGraw with one count of sexual misconduct …

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Funding for mental health services discussed Tuesday evening at NAMI board meeting

Funding for mental health services could be compromised depending on what happens with health care, state funding and Medicaid. Things are up in the air and Les McCaslin, CEO of the Four County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board, was not afraid to say that to the Four …

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State Senator Cliff Hite of Findlay recently introduced legislation that continues Ohio’s efforts to fight toxic algae

Republican State Senator Cliff Hite of Findlay recently introduced legislation that continues Ohio’s efforts to fight toxic algae and ensure clean drinking water for all Ohioans. Senate Bill 2 enhances the role of the Lake Erie Commission in meeting Ohio’s commitments in reducing phosphorus run-off by 40 percent, as outlined …

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Williams County Women’s Health Matters will sponsor no-cost mammogram and Pap screenings

The Williams County Women’s Health Matters will sponsor no-cost mammogram and Pap screenings on March 16 from from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Don North building on East High St., Bryan. This screening is for women who are 40 years old or older, or are uninsured or under-insured and cannot …

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Edgerton Village Council approves contracts to update maps

The Edgerton Village Council approved contracts to update maps and bring the village into compliance with state law Monday evening. Dawn Fitzcharles, village administrator, said both contracts were from Poggemeyer Design Group out of Bowling Green. The first was a $500 contract to update the utility map. The other contract …

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Napoleon City Council gives go-ahead to streetscape improvements

Napoleon City Council and the municipal properties, buildings, land use, and economic development committee met in a joint meeting Monday prior to the regular city council meeting to select the downtown streetscape improvements. Council selected the hybrid plan, which proved to be the most popular among the four streetscape improvements …

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