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Details, evidence emerge in Ottawa brothers' murder
FeaturedOTTAWA – One of the brothers killed earlier this month died of a gunshot to the head while the other died of strangulation, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
Cridersville man killed in accident near St. Marys
ST. MARYS — A 32-year-old Cridersville man died after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday.
Teen charged with aggravated murder in Ottawa brothers' deaths
FeaturedOTTAWA — The 17-year-old Ottawa boy who led police to the bodies of two brothers has been charged with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with their deaths.
Ottawa teen advised of rights in double-murder case
FeaturedOTTAWA — The 17-year-old accused of killing two teenage brothers appeared in court Tuesday for the first time as a murder defendant.
Lima mayor's fake heart attack shows emergency response times
FeaturedLIMA — Standing inside the YMCA Lima lobby Wednesday morning, Lima Mayor David Berger began complaining of chest pain, nearly doubled over.
Titanic experiment injures Lima pupils
LIMA — A Lima Schools teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into an experiment that injured 13 children.
Two-ton planter lands on Elida biker
LIMA — An Elida man was hospitalized Tuesday after an accident on Lincoln Highway involving a motorcycle and a tractor carrying a two-ton planter.
Sheriff records begin to tell tale of dead brothers in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Authorities have said little about last week's killing of two brothers in Ottawa, but sheriff's dispatch records and their mother's call to the agency begin to tell the tale.
Lima family asks help paying for motorcyclist's funeral
LIMA — The family of a Lima man killed in a motorcycle accident do not know how they are going to pay for his funeral.
Shurelds sent to prison on probation violation
LIMA — Marquavius Shurelds’ attorney told a judge Wednesday the real reason authorities sought to send his client to prison was a belief he is connected to the slaying of his girlfriend.
Two men in custody after man tries to run over Hardin County deputy
FeaturedADA — Two Lima men were in jail Thursday after one of them tried to run over a Hardin County deputy during a drug buy the day before.
St. Marys man arrested with baby hostage
FeaturedST. MARYS — An Auglaize County man was in jail Monday, accused of threatening his own life and possibly the life of a baby.
Shotgun stolen from detective's car
CELINA — A Mercer County Sheriff’s Office detective had a shotgun and equipment stolen from an unmarked vehicle parked overnight Monday at Zuma Automotive in Celina.
Smart Grads: Three LCC students headed to Ivy League schools
FeaturedLIMA — They say they are far from “super geniuses” and don't spend all their time studying, yet the three Lima Central Catholic High School seniors are all headed to Ivy League schools next year.
Grand jury indictments
LIMA — A man accused of stabbing a police sergeant has been indicted on the charge of felonious assault.
Joshua J. “Josh” Wingate
CRIDERSVILLE
Sarah Jane Parsons
UNIOPOLIS
Lima teacher may lose job for student injuries
LIMA — Lima City Schools' superintendent is recommending the termination of a teacher accused of botching a science experiment that injured 13 students.
St. Rita’s cutting jobs, moving some to Cincinnati
FeaturedLIMA — In the midst of massive, rapid health care changes, St. Rita’s Health Partners is consolidating some jobs and eliminating others in areas not related to direct patient care.
Knights of Columbus closes Family Center in Lima
FeaturedLIMA — The Knights of Columbus Loyalty Council 2661 has closed the bar and restaurant side of its South Cable Road Family Center but is honoring banquet room bookings already made through 2014.
OVI checkpoint planned for state Route 309 in Allen County
LIMA - The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the location of a previously announced OVI checkpoint today.
Clarence Ray Robinson Jr.
LIMA — Clarence Ray Robinson Jr., 19, died at 7:44 p.m. May 15, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Joshua J. “Josh” Wingate
CRIDERSVILLE — Joshua J. “Josh” Wingate, 32, died at 1:30 a.m. May 19, 2013, on U.S. Route 33, east of St. Marys, from injuries suffered in a pedestrian-auto accident.
I-75 speed limits will jump to 70, except through Lima and Findlay
FeaturedLIMA — Motorists heading up and down Interstate 75 will be able to legally drive a bit faster starting July 1.
Elida schools changing principals
ELIDA — Both Elida High School and the elementary school will have new principals next school year.
Local priests coming and going
DELPHOS—New priests have been assigned to churches in Delphos, Ottoville and Cloverdale, and Lima Central Catholic High School will go without a priest at least for the next year.
Police checkpoint nets zero arrests
LIMA — Police officials conducted a traffic checkpoint Saturday evening seeking drunken drivers in American Township but made no arrests.
Lois A. Compton
LIMA — Lois A. Compton, 64, died peacefully at 5:30 p.m. May 18, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family listening to their singing.
Thomas Lucente: What’s going on in Obama’s Washington?
I’m not one to toss the I-word (impeachment) around lightly. The current administration, however, is making it easier to call for that drastic step.
Posted on May 19, 2013
Many questions remain unanswered in death of brothers
FeaturedLIMA — A handful of students from Ottawa-Glandorf High School gathered outside a Putnam County courtroom Friday where a teen connected to the death of two other teens made his first appearance.
Medicaid supporters rally outside Rep. Huffman’s office
FeaturedLIMA — Dozens held green balloons, bold signs and wore green shirts to rally for Medicaid expansion Monday morning in front of state Rep. Matt Huffman’s Market Street office.
Police calls
100 block of East Northern Avenue, Lima — A woman reported Tuesday that someone took items from her vehicle while she was at work.
Motorcycle-car crash kills Lima 19-year-old
LIMA — A Lima teen died in a car-motorcycle accident Wednesday night, according to the Lima Police Department reported.
Police calls for Monday, May 20
Police calls as of 10 a.m. Monday, May 20 from the Allen County Sheriff's Office and Lima Police Department:
Federal grant would put police in Lima schools
LIMA — The Lima Police Department is applying for a federal grant that would allow it to have a full-time police officer working for Lima schools next school year.
Lima Ford plant reduces summer shutdown to meet demand
FeaturedLIMA — Ford Motor Co. is at manufacturing capacity at many plants across North America, so the company carved out a bit more today.
Gary D. Strayer
DELPHOS
Hometown Diner leaving Ottawa for New Hampshire
OTTAWA — The Hometown Diner in Ottawa will be moving to New Hampshire next week.
Police calls for Wednesday, May 22
Police calls as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 from the Allen County Sheriff's Office and Lima Police Department:
Retiring principal: Delphos St. John’s my life, students my kids
FeaturedDELPHOS — At age 64, Don Huysman has spent most of his life eating lunches in the Delphos St. John’s High School cafeteria. Fifty-three years actually: 12 as a student and 41 as teacher or principal.
Smart Grads: Shawnee student headed to Scotland's St. Andrews
FeaturedSHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Adrienne Pohl had two challenges to conquer to get to the college of her choice.
Anheuser-Busch buys Lima's C&G Distributing Co. Inc.
FeaturedLIMA — Anheuser-Busch has purchased Lima’s C&G Distributing Co. Inc., the two companies announced Friday.
Users help Lima police identify woman who stole cart full of groceries from Walmart
FeaturedLIMA — Facebook users helped the Lima Police Department identify three women who stole a cart full of groceries from the Allentown Road Walmart last week.
Police calls for Thursday, May 23
Police calls as of 9:05 a.m. Thursday, May 23 from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, Lima, Shawnee and Delphos police departments:
Putnam County Court News
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Youth Profile: O-G musician lands scholarship at top school
FeaturedOTTAWA — Just getting into the Berklee College of Music is a big deal given that the school selects 30 percent or fewer of those who audition.
Karen J. Simon
LIMA — Karen J. Simon, 62, died at 8:45 a.m. May 17, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
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