Lima Man Among Those Granted Execution Reprieve by DeWine

Lima Man Among Those Granted Execution Reprieve by DeWine

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution this past Friday: Gerald Hand, who was scheduled to be executed on June 17, 2026. The new date of execution has been moved to April 18, 2029. Danny Lee Hill, who was scheduled to be executed on July 22, 2026. The new date of execution has been moved to July 18, 2029. Cleveland R. Jackson, who was convicted for the 2002 murders of 17-year-old […]

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4-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed in Marion County Fire

The Pleasant Township Fire Department, in coordination with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, is currently investigating a residential structure fire that resulted in two fatalities early Friday morning. According to a release from Pleasant Township Fire Department Chief Clint Caterbury, emergency crews were dispatched at around 3:30 this (Friday January 30) morning to 837 Marion Cardington Road East following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, responders encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. Despite aggressive suppression and […]

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Findlay Police Chief James Mathias to Retire After 36 Years in Law Enforcement

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay announced that Police Chief James Mathias will be retiring effective June 12 this year after a 36-year career in law enforcement, including 31 years of service with the City of Findlay. He was sworn in with the Upper Sandusky Police Department in 1990, serving until 1995, and joined the Findlay Police Department later that year. Throughout his career with the City of Findlay, Chief Mathias served in numerous leadership roles, including […]

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Stand Your Ground Defense Expected in Mt. Victory Murder Trial Starting Next Week

The trial of a Mt. Victory man who is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence is scheduled to start Monday, February 2. Andrew McCafferty is accused of stabbing to death James Collins in Mt. Victory on October 1, 2025. Defense attorney Joel Spitzer provided notice of intent to assert self-defense or defense of others pursuant to Ohio's Stand Your Ground law enacted in 2021. McCafferty contends that his actions […]

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Ada Elementary First Graders Explore Dairy Learning Center in Celina

Ada Bulldogs Ada Elementary First Grade students visited the Dairy Learning Center last week. This is a non-profit education center located at MVP Dairy in Celina, and students explored two levels of interactive displays that taught them all about milk’s journey from soil to the yogurt cup. One of the highlights was watching the cows being milked in a state-of-the-art milking carousel. The students were engaged, curious, and had a great time learning where dairy products come from.

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Dayton Man Arrested in Allen County with Nearly Two Pounds of Methamphetamine

On January 27, 2026, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force received information that Gregory Napier (DOB: 05/11/1988), of Dayton, Ohio, was in Allen County and in possession of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. WCOCTF investigators corroborated the information and located Mr. Napier operating a vehicle in Jackson Township. Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with WCOCTF investigators, made contact with Mr. Napier and conducted an investigation. Allen County Sheriff's Office During the investigation, Napier was […]

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Logan County Community Mourns Loss of Indian Lake Middle School Student Shawn Humphrey

Logan County Angels The Logan County community is mourning the loss of Shawn Humphrey, a 6th grader at Indian Lake Middle School. Shawn was active in flag football, baseball, and basketball, and shared his musical talents in the ILMS choir and Union City band. The Logan County Angels, a program through the United Way of Logan County, provides financial support to families who have lost a pre-K through 12th-grade student, helping ease the burden of funeral expenses. Those wishing to […]

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Stephanie Riess Van Atta Named Assistant Executive Director at Beatitudes Ada

Beatitudes Ada Beatitudes Ada introduced a new Assistant Executive Director for Beatitudes Community Center. Stephanie Riess Van Atta brings a strong passion for Community involvement. She has worked in public fields focused on serving others most of her adult life. Her goal is to help the people of Ada as well as Hardin County to live a life enriched with fellowship and connection. Her first project was to assist in providing over 400 children's gift bags for their Christmas project.

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Ohio Hi-Point/Indian Lake BPA Students Recognized at Regional Leadership Conference

Indian Lake Schools Ohio Hi-Point/Indian Lake Satellite Business Professionals of America students were recognized and honored at the BPA Regional Leadership conference held recently at Ohio Northern University. Alex Kinney was recognized for a top 3 finish in her Fundamental Accounting contest. Gavin Spring was honored with two top 10 finishes, in Informational Technology Concepts where he finished in 6th place, and the other event was a 9th place finish in the Programming contest. Kinney will have the opportunity in […]

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