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Bruseau competent to stand trial for library vandallism
VAN WERT—A homeless man indicted in the vandalism of the Brumback Library back on November 11 of last year was in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a second competency hearing on Tuesday, April 30. Todd J. Bruseau faces two counts of Vandalism, both felonies of the fifth...
Fallen firefighters, including Kalida man, to be honored
EMMITSBURG, Md. – A Kalida man will be among Ohio firefighters to be honored Saturday and Sunday during the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023...
Putnam common pleas
Garrett Schroeder, 19, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, one a fourth-degree felony, the other two first-degree misdemeanors; illegal use of minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance, a fifth-degree felony; and menacing by stalking, a first-degree misdemeanor. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was scheduled for May 13. The fifth-degree felony charge was amended from a second-degree felony. Samantha Manson, 42, Grover Hill, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. She was granted drug treatment in lieu of conviction and placed under supervision for two years on condition she complete a treatment program at Westwood Behavioral Health Center. An indictment against Corbin Voirol, Continental, for possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony, was dismissed.
Google breaks ground on nearby data center
FT. WAYNE—Anyone connected to the Internet via a smart phone, tablet or computer can share that Google services are a vital part of the Internet, if not daily life. That is even more true in Van Wert and Paulding Counties, as technology increases its influence in everything from retail to agriculture. On Friday, April 26, 2024, Google announced the construction of a new data center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, bringing jobs and investing in infrastructure.
Miller City allows no points against Ottoville
Defense dominated as Miller City pitched an 8-0 shutout of Ottoville on April 30 in Ohio softball action. In recent action on April 22, Miller City faced off against Holgate. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the...
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