Man in Ohio deputy shooting sentenced to 36 years LEBANON (AP) — A man convicted of shooting and injuring his father and a southwest Ohio sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 36 years in prison. A jury handed down the sentence to 20-year-old Mohammad Abdou Laghaoui Wednesday. Read More
Forensic artist to help ID remains found in 1989 MARION (AP) — Authorities hope a facial reconstruction by a forensic artist can help identify skeletal remains found in an Ohio creek nearly 28 years ago. The remains of an unidentified man were found in Flat Rock Run Creek in Marion County on July 19, 1989. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation released the reconstruction on Wednesday in Marion, about … Read More
Brown pushes bill to expand support for vet caregivers U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) touted bipartisan legislation that would expand support for veterans’ caregivers during a conference call with Ohio media Wednesday afternoon. The Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act would make resources like child care, financial assistance and legal counseling available to eligible family members or loved ones who care for veterans. The bill also would allow … Read More
Prosecutor: Sex assault cases ‘ignored’ CLEVELAND (AP) — Assistant prosecutors in Cleveland “ignored” about 70 rape and sexual assault cases involving juvenile suspects and victims and failed to determine if criminal charges should be filed, the new Cuyahoga County prosecutor said Tuesday. Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said additional sexual assault complaints involving juveniles are expected to be found in the coming weeks as his office continues … Read More
Gov. Kasich tells Ohio newspaper editors, ‘I want you to survive’ COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican Gov. John Kasich repeated his belief in the importance of the free press Wednesday as tensions between the media and the administration of President Donald Trump remain high. The former congressman and 2016 presidential contender declined to directly take on Trump, who he refused to endorse, campaign with or vote for last year, while speaking to … Read More
16-year-old victim in school shooting back home in Ohio WEST LIBERTY (AP) — The 16-year-old victim of an Ohio school shooting has returned home after several days in the hospital as a court case continues against the suspect. Ryan Cole, the father of victim Logan Cole, said in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon that Logan was home. A video showed well-wishers greeting the teen as he was driven past … Read More
Ohio’s average gas price is lowest in U.S. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio is beginning this week with the lowest average gas prices in the country. The state average for a gallon of regular gas was $2.02 in today’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. Ohio edged out neighboring Indiana by a penny to claim the lowest average. Prices in Ohio have … Read More
Driver due in court in police officer’s hit-and-run death CLEVELAND (AP) — The driver accused in the fatal hit-and-run of a Cleveland patrolman on an interstate is set to appear in court. Forty-four-year-old Israel Alvarez, of Lorain, was scheduled for arraignment this morning on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and failing to stop after a fatal accident. Court records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney. Police say 39-year-old … Read More
Boy, 17, charged with attempted murder in Ohio school shooting WEST LIBERTY (AP) — A 17-year-old boy accused of shooting two students at his high school, injuring them, has been charged in juvenile court with attempted murder and felonious assault, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Other charges against the teen include inducing panic, improperly discharging a weapon at or into a school safety zone and illegal conveyance or possession of a … Read More
Women’s March on Cleveland Cleveland Police estimated 15,000 people took to the streets of downtown Cleveland Saturday for the Women’s March. It was one of several marches around the world and in Washington on President Donald Trump’s first full day in office. Organizers said the crowds were pushing to protect the rights of immigrants and workers, as well as women’s reproductive rights while calling … Read More
Nine bands prepare to take WyCo Fairgrounds stage at 2017 Wyanstock Wyanstock 2017 will rock the Wyandot County Fairgrounds on July 1. This is the fourth year for the 12-hour music festival put on by Wyandot County Young Professionals. The schedule is jam-packed with bands, food, drinks, vendors selling arts and wares, a cornhole tournament and a meat smoking competition from noon to midnight. Camping sites are available June 30 and July 1.
Commissioners to send WyBDD levy to auditor, Board of Education The Wyandot County Commissioners on Thursday approved two resolutions setting in motion the process of putting an additional 1.5-mill levy on the November ballot to support the Wyandot County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Hanke receives key to city Manfred Hanke is a man about town, and you seldom see him without his camera. Known around Upper Sandusky as “Fred the Photo Guy,” Hanke snaps priceless pictures like the double rainbow that arched over the Wyandot County sky recently, as well as sights of people just living life in the city.
