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Man screams at Wood County judge after hearing
BOWLING GREEN — A man screamed at a Wood County judge after appearing Monday on three charges, including assaulting a peace officer. “You made a mistake, Molly,” Tyler Brogan, 33, yelled at Common Pleas Judge Mary “Molly” Mack after appearing with his attorney Monday and having a jury trial scheduled for July. He was in leg and arm chains and wore an orange jumpsuit. He left the courtroom with his attorney, and his voice could be heard steadily rising in the back of the visitors area. As a security officer brought him through the courtroom to leave the courthouse, Mr. Brogan yelled at the judge in front of reporters, attorneys, and Judge Mack and her staff.
Inclusive playground equipment to be installed at Bowling Green elementary school
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Recess, lunch and P.E. are the students' favorite parts of the school day, according to Conneaut Elementary School Principal Alyssa Karaffa. Karaffa said when she was outside and watching recess, she noticed not all the kids were engaging with their peers, some because they couldn't.
Gibsonburg welcomes reeneactors for fourth year
GIBSONBURG - The 4th Annual Old Timey Days was held at Williams Park in Gibsonburg on May 18 to 19. The event featured living historians reenacting eras from medieval times through World War II. Event-goers were able to experience what it was like long ago with many activities such as...
Wood county man killed in motorcycle crash
A Wood County man was killed Thursday night when the motorcycle he was operating slammed into the rear of a semi-tractor trailer on I-75 in Perrysburg Township. Aaron D. Gardner, 21, of West Millgrove, Ohio, was southbound on I-75 near Reitz Road at 11:38 p.m. when he accelerated at a high rate of speed and lost control, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle Mr. Gardner was operating veered from the left lane into the right lane where it struck the rear of a semi being driven by Albert G. Woodley, 64, of Farmington Hills, Mich. Mr. Gardner was thrown from the motorcycle and was struck by another vehicle. Mr. Gardner was wearing a helmet and protective gear at the time of the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Power line projects approved for Fulton, Hancock counties
The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved construction of two electricity transmission lines in Hancock and Fulton counties. One will run about 2.4 miles along Norfolk Southern railroad tracks in Washington Township, southwest of Fostoria, to connect the South Branch Solar generating facility with American Electric Power’s Fostoria Central substation. The other will travel about 9.5 miles through York, Pike, and Fulton townships and include American Transmission Systems, Inc.’s new Melbourne Substation on a 9-acre site near the Worthington Steel complex on County Road 10 as well as the transmission line up to and then along the Ohio Turnpike to connect with an existing transmission line on the west side of Swanton.
New music, summer classes and camps meant to inspire the artist within this summer
Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA) is offering camps, mini-camps and classes to entertain and inspire students this summer. Programs are available for students of all ages and include traditional offerings and innovative workshops in visual arts, clay, dance, music and theater. Detailed information and registration options about programs can be found at WayneArtsCenter.org.
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