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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.
Two in custody after narcotics search warrant executed in Findlay
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Two people were arrested in Findlay last night for allegedly selling meth. 37-year-old Kendra Dysert and 31-year-old Benjamin Wilson have been charged with possession of meth. Just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the METRICH Drug Task Force and the Findlay Police Emergency Response Team raided their...
Lima man indicted in Putnam County shooting that took Deshler woman's life
OTTAWA — A Lima man has been indicted here in Putnam County Common Pleas Court on several charges alleging that he shot and killed a Deshler woman last week and injured another person. A Putnam County grand jury has charged Konner Dunklee, 26, with aggravated murder, an unclassified felony; murder, an unclassified felony; attempt to commit an offense, a first-degree felony; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor. ...
Lima man sentenced on coke, meth charges
LIMA — With the birth of his third child just weeks away, a tearful Divante Hall on Wednesday asked for a delay in the implementation of his prison sentence on drug charges so he could witness the event. Hall apologized to the court and his family and asked Allen...
Man facing multiple child molestation charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A man accused of multiple incidents of child molestation was arrested in Lima, Ohio, according to FWPD. Cody James Jenkins, 37, was named by victims of sexual abuse on February 14, police say. The arrest warrant was issued on April 23 following the investigation. Jenkins...
Putnam County Common Pleas Court
Autumn M. Parker, 42, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to theft. She faces up to 18 months in prison and $5,000 in fines. The judge ordered all criminal proceedings stayed while Parker completes treatment at the Ohio Guidestone Counseling Center. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $12,810.50 to Wild Bills Tobacco in Ottawa.
Columbus Grove schools’ income tax renewal headed to voters
COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove schools will ask voters to renew a 0.75% income tax for the district’s general fund in November. The levy generated an estimated $1.3 million last year for the school district’s general fund, which supports district operations and permanent improvements. “This levy is...
Leipsic shooting under investigation, suspect in custody
LEIPSIC — On April 18, 2024 at 4:05 pm law enforcement responded to several 911 calls of shots being fired at 6302 Port Tec Parkway, Leipsic, Ohio at Kitchen Enterprises Trucking Company. Upon arrival, law enforcement and medical personnel discovered 30-year old female, Farrah Croninger, of Deshler, deceased and...
Serial NWO bank robber sentenced in federal case
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A serial bank robber learned his prison sentence on Wednesday. Judge James Knepp II sentenced Gage Haws to more than 5 years in prison for each count, to be served concurrently, during his federal court appearance on April 24. He was convicted of five counts of Bank Robbery and ordered to pay more than $31,000 in restitution.
Ottawa-Glandorf squeezes past Kalida
Ottawa-Glandorf finally found a way to top Kalida 18-17 for an Ohio high school softball victory on April 25. 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. Don’t miss our in-depth coverage...
Lima Memorial Health System awards full-ride scholarships to seven local nursing students
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - For the second year, Lima Memorial Health System awarded full-ride scholarships to local nursing students. Seven students were selected from the ten-county area to receive money to fully fund their tuition and textbook costs. With this year's scholarship winners, the Lima Memorial Auxiliary has now funded the education of 25 future nurses. The recipients will be working at the hospital while they're earning their degrees and certifications, and they'll be hired full-time when they graduate. The scholarship program is about investing in both students' futures and community healthcare.
Veteran Lima firefighter retires
LIMA — A Lima firefighter of nearly 35 years is retiring, according to a social media post from the Lima Fire Department. An announcement was posted Thursday on the department’s Facebook page that Battalion Chief Greg Kirkendall has retired. According to the post, Kirkendall served the city as a firefighter for nearly 35 years, serving as a shift commander for 16 years.
Lima man ordered to Toledo psychiatric hospital
LIMA — A Lima man charged in 2022 with two counts of felonious assault for attacks on family members was committed Wednesday to an indefinite stay in the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital to receive treatment for a mental illness which currently prevents him from standing trial. David Crim, Jr.,...
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