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High school football: Marion Local of Ohio tops list of nation's longest win streaks heading into 2024 season
Marion Local (Maria Stein, Ohio) begins the season as high school football's active win streak leader with 48 in a row. With 10 more wins, the Flyers can set the state record for all-time consecutive victories, topping the run of 57 by St. John's (Delphos) between 1996 and 2001. The...
Insects placed in breakfast buffet of Indiana DNC delegation at downtown Chicago hotel
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Insects were placed in the breakfast buffet of the Indiana delegation for the Democratic National Convention Wednesday morning. A person who attended the breakfast said bugs were found in the buffet, and they appeared to be crickets—contrary to earlier reports that they were maggots.
Indiana State Fair reports attendance increase from 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 850,000 people descended on the Indiana State Fairgrounds during the 167th iteration of the Indiana State Fair, an increase from 2023’s attendance. According to a news release from the state fair, this year’s attendance reached 854,236, compared to 2023’s attendance of 840,414. Officials said many vendors and partners also reported record […]
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
Government security company cutting 123 jobs in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to eliminate 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC Raiders, other special operations personnel, and several […]
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
US 30 in Van Wert County closed early Friday after van hits police cruiser
VAN WERT, Ohio (WANE) A portion of westbound U.S. 30 just east of Van Wert, Ohio was closed temporarily early Friday morning following a crash between a police cruiser and a van, according to a news release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 3 a.m....
Victim from three-vehicle crash identified
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim from a deadly Tuesday three-vehicle crash. The crash occurred at the intersection of South Clinton and East Williams streets around 7:23 p.m. Police say two vehicles were on fire and one driver was unconscious....
Daily Activity Log from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office for August 21, 2024
August 22, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
2024 Highlight Zone Preview: Angola Hornets
ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) – After sporting identical 12-1 seasons in 2017 & 2018, the Angola football program has hit a bit of a speed bump, as the Hornets have posted a losing record in three of the five seasons since – including a 2-8 mark last fall. Angola’s move from 4A down to 3A this […]
New staff recognized at Lincolnview
MIDDLE POINT—The Lincolnview Board of Education held its first meeting of the new school year on Wednesday night, August 21. The board was introduced to new teachers and staff members who recently started their jobs for Lincolnview.
Traffic stop results in meth bust
VAN WERT-- A traffic stop for marked lanes violation was made in the city of Van Wert. According to a news release, officer Wortman and K9 Figaro arrived at the traffic stop to assist and conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle. That lead to a search of the vehicle where a significant amount of suspected Methamphetamine and cash was located.
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