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DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A man was taken to the hospital following a late-night crash in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened a little after 10 Sunday night. Police say a man driving north on I-69 when one of the tires came off...

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Richard Mojica, 57, 1939 E. Second St., Defiance, appeared for sentencing on a charge of disseminating matter harmful (obscene material) to juveniles, a fifth-degree felony. He was fined $1,500, given a suspended 180-day sentence in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) and placed on community control for four years with conditions, including that he have no contact with the victim. Joshua Engel, 43, Bryan, appeared for sentencing on a charge of aggravated assault, a fourth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for three...

Two people were arrested following a multi-hour search in Fremont on Friday. Just after 9:30 am, Steuben County Sheriff’s detectives arrived in the 700 block of West North Street in Fremont acting on a tip from the public on the possible whereabouts of 43-year-old fugitive registered sex offender Aaron Harp, who had several outstanding felony warrants for his arrest out of Steuben County.

An east bound Norfolk Southern Freight Train struck a south bound semi tractor trailer, at the State Line Crossing, east of Edgerton, Indiana, at 3:48pm, on Thursday. The driver of the semi, saw the train and realized he was going to get hit. He exited the cab of his truck, prior to impact to the semi box trailer. The driver was not injured. The semi-trailer was empty. The railroad crew was able to get the train stopped east of Twp. Rd 11. The engineer and conductor of the train, were not injured. The rear half of the semi-trailer was on the northside of the crossing and the semi and other half of the trailer was on the southside of the crossing.

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Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near bryan.

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DEFIANCE, Ohio (WTVG) - The Victory Center has announced it is expanding to a third location in Defiance in February. The new satellite location will be inside the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital located at 1200 Ralson Ave. in Defiance, and is set to open on February 1, 2024. TVC says...

Catch Meteorologist Brian Barrett's First Alert Forecast for 12/2/23. Learn about the morning fog in Auburn, Kendallville, and Angola, the cloudy conditions in Fort Wayne and Huntington, and the chances of rain showers over the weekend. Stay updated on the weather in your region.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Police say agencies in Indiana and Ohio are responding to a crash involving a semi truck and a train along State Line Road Thursday afternoon. Leaders with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department say the crash happened around 3:45 p.m. at State Line Road and Railroad Street, near Edgerton. Officials say the semi crashed on the Indiana side of the State Line while the train is in Ohio.

When Mason Williamson felled a massive 17-point buck in Defiance County during Ohio's recent youth gun season for white-tailed deer, he was not the happiest hunter in the woods that day. He also was not the most emotional, nor the most proud, nor the most sentimental. Those labels all were attached to Mason's grandfather and mentor during that hunt, Doug Bunn. “He listened to me and he did everything I told him to do. He listened perfectly,” Bunn said. “Once I saw that deer I knew it was the biggest buck in the woods and I am just so happy it was him that had that opportunity. I'm so glad he got it.” What the 10-year-old hunter harvested is a very mature buck with a 17-point non-typical set of antlers. Bunn believes the deer likely lost a point or two during rutting battles with other bucks in the ongoing whitetail mating season.

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Bryan controlled the action to earn an impressive 64-20 win against Defiance for an Ohio girls basketball victory at Defiance High on Dec. 2. Bryan steamrolled in front of Defiance 27-3 to begin the second quarter. The Golden Bears fought to a 42-13 half margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.

The Allegan Boys Swim Team began their 2023-2024 season at a non-scoring meet in Hamilton. They competed against Holland, Wayland, Otsego, and Hamilton, with several team members delivering notable performances.

Nestled in the heart of Bryan, Ohio, the Spangler Candy Company stands as a testament to the enduring sweetness of American confectionery history. Since Arthur G. Spangler purchased the Gold Leaf Baking Company in 1906, this family-owned business has evolved into a beloved candy manufacturer, producing favorites like Dum Dums and Candy Canes. The acquisition of Dum Dums in 1953 marked a significant milestone, with Spangler churning out 12 million lollipops daily, a clear indicator of its impact on the nation's sweet tooth.

And just like that, the first month of the girls high school basketball season is in the books. Here's what we learned from the final week of November (and the first couple days of December). Insider:Five takeaways from Hamilton Southeastern vs. Noblesville. Pendleton Heights' defense steps up vs. Mt. Vernon.

Rachel Kent scored a season-high 25 points at Wisconsin on Dec. 3. Photo courtesy of Butler Athletics. Butler traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for their second road power conference matchup of the season. The first one — the Dawgs’ season opener against Iowa State — ended in disappointment.

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Myles Tate came off the bench to score a season-high 18 points, including Appalachian State’s final five points in the last minute, and the Mountaineers surprised Auburn 69-64 on Sunday. Tate, a junior in his first season since transferring from Butler, last scored as...