Auglaize woman changes plea in death of estranged husband
TOLEDO — Auglaize County resident Amanda Hovanec, charged in the death of her estranged husband nearly two years ago, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to four federal charges in U.S. District Court for Northern Ohio.
Testimony in drug trafficking case comes mainly from cops
LIMA — Jurors in the trial of Travon Thomas, the Lima man charged with operating a large-scale drug trafficking ring in Allen County, were sent home early Wednesday with the warning that a full day of testimony awaits them upon their return.
Football: Wireman hired as Shawnee head coach
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Shawnee made it official on Tuesday afternoon, announcing Shane Wireman as its new head football coach.
Artificial intelligence, real emotion: Seeking romantic connection with perfect bot
NEW YORK — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated.
How many people are behind on debt payments in area
House impeaches Homeland Security secretary over border management
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback.
Elida school board dismisses complaint against superintendent
ELIDA — The Elida schools Board of Education dismissed a complaint filed by a parent against Superintendent Joel Mengerink Tuesday citing a lack of evidence.
Lima police investigate early morning homicide
LIMA — Detectives with the Lima Police Department are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have information regarding a homicide that left a victim dead early Tuesday morning.
No permit, no problem: Permitless concealed carry not impacting gun crime so far
LIMA — It has been almost two years since Ohio became the 23rd state to enact a permitless carry law (PCL), codifying the right for Ohio citizens to carry a concealed firearm without qualifying for and obtaining a concealed carry permit. In that time since that law was enacted on June 13, 2022, the question remained as to what the long-term consequences of this policy change would be when it comes to firearm incidents and gun crime. However, a new study looking at these trends immediately before and after the new law maintains that this policy’s effect has been minimal in these areas.
Love, Wings and Rings: Restaurant owners celebrate successful business and marriage
LIMA — At the age of 9, Todd and Audra Fetter met in 4-H. The two grew up together and ran into each other later in life at the Ohio Theatre. After one dance, the couple fell in love and married six months later in 1985. The Fetters quickly started a family and their life together began.
