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Putnam grand jury indicts murder suspect
OTTAWA — A Putnam County grand jury on Wednesday returned murder charges against a Lima man charged with killing a woman during a shooting incident last week in Leipsic. Konner Dunklee, 26, was indicted on charges of aggravated murder in the shooting death of Farrah Croninger, 30, of Deshler. Croninger died April 18 when police say he entered Kitchen Enterprises Trucking Company in Leipsic and opened fire. Funeral services were Thursday.
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.
Konner Dunklee pleads not guilty to five charges in connection to fatal shooting in Leipsic
PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A Putnam County grand jury has indicted a Lima man on additional charges for a shooting at a Leipsic business that left one person dead and another injured. 26-year-old Konner Dunklee pleaded not guilty to five charges: aggravated murder, murder, attempt to commit an offense,...
Prep roundup: Schnipke powers Miller City past Pandora-Gilboa
Jordan Schnipke hit a home run and drove in three runs for Miller City. Both Anna Niese and Morgan Verhoff registered three hits in the win. Chloe Hocker hit a walk-off single for Bradford in the seventh inning. Coldwater’s Claire Steinke and Madison Wendel homered in the loss. Allen...
Wood County herd recovers from avian flu as virus jumps to new mammals
For the first time, the avian flu virus is breaking species barriers, infecting dairy cattle in the United States and Ohio, seal pups in Argentina, and a polar bear in Alaska. Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering all dairy cattle to be tested prior to moving the animals across state lines after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration detected inactive particles of the H5N1 virus in one out of every five retail milk samples tested. The mandate takes effect on Monday, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture offered assurances that it is ready to comply. “State animal health...
Former Wood County personal trainer found guilty of 15 counts, including rape
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — A former Wood County personal trainer who worked with high school athletes was convicted Friday of 15 counts, including rape and sexual battery. According to court records, a jury found Zachary Gibson, 32, guilty on the following charges:. Three counts of first-degree felony rape. Three...
Toledo man found incompetent to stand trial in Fulton County attempted murder case
WAUSEON — A Toledo man charged here in Fulton County Common Pleas Court with attempted murder has been found incompetent to stand trial. Thomas Justen III, 73, Toledo, was declared incompetent on charges of attempted murder, a first-degree felony; two counts of felonious assault, each a second-degree felony; two counts of strangulation, second- and third-degree felonies; abduction, a third-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein...
Village of Whitehouse announces 2024 Summer Concert Series
WHITEHOUSE, Ohio (WTVG) - The Village of Whitehouse has announced its 2024 Summer Concert Series. Organizers say the concerts will take place on the third Thursday in May, June and July from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Whitehouse Village Park. In addition to the concerts, there will also be food trucks, vendors and activities which begin at 5 p.m.
Bryan escapes Wauseon in thin win
Bryan posted a narrow 5-3 win over Wauseon on April 26 in Ohio softball. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card.
Southern gospel music group Souls Harbor to perform April 28 at Zion Church in Wauseon
WAUSEON, Ohio — Southern gospel music group Souls Harbor will present a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Zion Church. The church is east of Wauseon, Ohio, at 4533 Fulton County Road 11, between County roads D and E, and 2.5 miles south of State Route 2 (Airport Highway). The church...
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