Ohio chiefs taking steps to reduce firefighter cancer risks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fire chiefs in Ohio are implementing new procedures and buying new equipment to reduce cancer rates among firefighters.The Columbus Dispatch...
Ohio unemployment benefits bill stalls out for rest of year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State lawmakers in Ohio failed to pass an overhaul of Ohio’s unemployment benefit system before recessing for the holidays, despite...
Ohio girl found safe after mother’s van stolen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old girl has been found unharmed after someone stole her mother’s van with the toddler inside.Columbus police...
Delphos man lives with heartfelt gratitude
DELPHOS — Bob Grothouse, 64, of Delphos considers himself lucky. He received a heart transplant 20 years ago and is thankful to be alive.“Best...
Solar eclipse, loveable baby hippo warmed hearts in 2017
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It wasn’t all doom and gloom in 2017. The year was also filled with awe-inspiring moments that united us and warmed...
Empty Stocking: Fund recipients offer gratitude
LIMA — Tracy and Tyler don’t know you, but they certainly thank you.The elderly couple was one of the families profiled this year in...
Youth Profile: Wapakoneta student mixes math, law, swimming
WAPAKONETA — Michael Johnston lives in the Elida school district but took advantage of open enrollment and enrolled at Wapkoneta High School. He hasn’t...
Car Talk: The salesmen don’t always know best
Dear Car Talk: I recently purchased a 2017 Honda CR-V Touring Edition with a four-cylinder turbo engine. The salesman said to let the car...
Teacher cuts finger, still wins Food Network cookie contest
BOURNE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts teacher is one tough cookie — he cut his finger on the Food Network’s “Christmas Cookie Challenge” show...
Real Wheels: Elida resident enjoys spending time reminiscing in his grandpa’s 1973 Ford truck
ELIDA — Jeff Martz, of Elida, has wonderful memories of spending time with his grandfather as a youth in this 1973 Ford one-ton pickup....
