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Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
High-speed chase starting in Port Clinton, ending with Fremont crash left 3 injured
FREMONT ― Police investigations continue into a 14-mile high-speed vehicle chase July 10 from Port Clinton to Fremont that resulted in a head-on collision and three people hospitalized. A Port Clinton police sergeant attempted to stop a red 2014 Hyundai Elantra after a city license plate recognition device flagged...
Lenawee County judge in Warner homicide case says he intends to stay on the case
ADRIAN — The judge assigned to the Warner homicide case explained Wednesday why he hasn't disqualified himself from the case now after doing so at an earlier stage of the proceedings. Lenawee County Circuit Judge Michael R. Olsaver, along with the other Lenawee County judges, disqualified himself from hearing...
Medical equipment loan program needs your donations
Do you have medical equipment you or your family members no longer need? A wheelchair? A walker? A chair for the bath?. The Medical Equipment Loan Program provides no–cost medical equipment to individuals in our community based on their medical needs. The project is now celebrating its twelfth year and in 2018 expanded into the Lima area and now serves Allen County as well.
Mason Middle School Science Teacher Named Ohio Teacher Of The Year
MASON, OH -- Alison Sears, Mason City Schools, Middle School Science, State Board District 4 was named as one of the 11 chosen to move forward to be one of the final four finalist for 2025 Teacher of the Year by The State Board of Education of Ohio. This cohort...
Allen County Council on Aging hold Medicare Workshop for Lima residents
LIMA (WLIO) - The Allen County Council on Aging held a Medicare workshop free to the public this afternoon. The workshop was presented by trained and certified workers from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance program and provided those in attendance with information that has to be considered when becoming eligible for health insurance.
Springview Manor nursing home invite all to annual Garden Party "For Good"
LIMA (WLIO) - The Springview Manor nursing home had their garden party for residents and their families. The annual event brought the friends and family of the homes' residents together for a fun and relaxing evening. Those who joined had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful artwork display made by...
Verizon stores distribute backpacks in Lima
LIMA — Lima-area Verizon Wireless stores will give away free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Participating stores include 2320 Harding Highway, 2050 Allentown Road, 368 N. Main St., 480 Fortman Drive and 1280 Bellefontaine St. Suite 2 in Lima.
Ohio Department of Health lifts bacterial advisory at Maumee Bay State Park
OREGON, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health lifted a bacterial advisory in the waters of Maumee Bay State Park Wednesday, after officials found E. coli levels had returned to safe levels. According to Beach Guard, an ODH web application monitoring public beaches in Ohio, a July 15 sample...
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