At Genoa Quarry Swimming Beach, a teenager drowns
GENOA, Ohio — An out-of-state 16-year-old boy appeared to drown Wednesday in Genoa Quarry at Veterans Park in Ottawa County, according to fire officials. According to Capt. Andy ...
BY Richter
Webinar: Command and control of large-scale fire situations before, during, and after action
Wildfires swept through the Los Angeles area in January, putting interagency coordination, mutual-aid agreements, and real-time decision-making under extreme operational and public pressure. In this live panel discussion, ...
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A motorcyclist in Lima passes away in Hancock County after colliding with a deer
Williamstown, Ohio – A Lima motorcycle rider died after colliding with a deer in Hancock County on Tuesday night. Kenneth Reed, 65, was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital ...
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For four significant infrastructure projects in western counties, the Ohio Transportation Department is soliciting public feedback
Sidney, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 7 is inviting the public to provide feedback on several major transportation improvement projects being developed in western ...
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Decatur, Willshire is about to experience evolution
If you enjoyed this week’s band at the Decatur Chamber’s Summer Concert Series, you won’t have to wait long or travel far to see them again. The Evolution ...
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After more than thirty years of service, the chief of police in Lima is retiring
LIMA, Ohio – Lima Police Chief James Baker will officially retire on Friday after serving for more than 30 years. Baker, who was born and raised in Lima, ...
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A Rockford man was given a 15–life term for killing a Van Wert lady in 2023
VAN WERT, Ohio – A Rockford man was sentenced to 15 to life in prison for the 2023 murder of a Van Wert woman. Ryan Houser, 39, was ...
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Mercer County’s transportation investment is announced by Governor DeWine
Columbus, Ohio – The Mercer County Transportation Improvement District will receive $275,000 from the state for the Philothea Road Widening Project. This 2026 project entails acquiring the right-of-way ...
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Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old Texas student, is accused of first-degree murder for killing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet
A Texas teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet. Karmelo Anthony, 17, was charged ...
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No “Certain Proof” Even if a murder suspect is in Washington, Travis Decker is still alive: Sheriff
The search for Travis Decker, the father accused of killing his three young daughters, has shifted into its fourth week, according to authorities. Decker, 32, is wanted for ...
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