Crises hit Walbridge
WALBRIDGE - Tragedies have struck three village officials and their families.At Wednesday's council meeting, Mayor Ed Kolanko said tax commissioner Patty Crawford's home at 204 Guy St. is a total loss...
View ArticleHancock-Wood Electric issues peak demand alert
On Wednesday, Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative issued a Peak Demand Alert Notice for reduced electricity use until 6 p.m., today for all 12,974 of its commercial and residential accounts....
View ArticleFindlay man arrested after 140 mph chase
PERRYSBURG - A Findlay man was arrested early Wednesday in a high-speed chase with a state trooper that began near the city and at times topped more than 140 miles per hour.According to Lt. Jerrod...
View ArticleHarry Stork Jr.
Harry Stork Jr., 79, of Bowling Green, passed over to eternal peace in the early hours of July 16, 2013, with his daughters by his side. He was born to Harry and Dorothy (Wickerham) on November 22,...
View ArticleEdna Mae Davis
Edna Mae Davis ascended to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Edna loved life. First and foremost she loved her Redeemer, Jesus. She also dearly loved her husband,...
View ArticleLinda L. Armstrong
Linda L. Armstrong, 72, of Fostoria, Ohio, died Saturday morning, July 13, 2013 at her home. She was born on July 22, 1940 in Fostoria, Ohio to Herman and Bertha (Foor) Beck.Linda married Robert...
View ArticleHarold Johnson
Harold John Johnson, 78, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 in Bowling Green.He was born June 15, 1935 in Mancelona, Michigan, to Harold and Areldene (Oldt) Johnson. He married...
View ArticleMan's court hearing for voyeurism continued
A Pemberville resident accused of voyeurism in Bowling Green - and facing similar charges in Findlay and Fremont - appeared in Bowling Green Municipal Court for a pretrial hearing Wednesday.The case of...
View ArticleYo, ho, ho, living a pirate’s life
Katherine Lawn (left in the above photo) reads a treasure story to kids outside of the Carter House at the Wood County District Public Library on Friday. Children went on a treasure hunt and learned...
View ArticleSuperior Lacrosse girls summer travel team
Photo provided The Superior Lacrosse girls summer travel team competed in Grand Rapids, Mich. at the Meijer State Games Tournament. The team, in its inaugural season, earned the bronze medal in the...
View ArticleZach Johnson shakes off defeat, leads at Muirfield
GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Zach Johnson has sure figured out how to play the first round of the British Open. Rory McIlroy can't seem to figure out anything. Bouncing back from a tough loss last...
View ArticleLt. Gen. Berry, West Point chief in '70s, dies
Sidney Berry led men into combat in two wars and was wounded in both conflicts, yet the most trying period the highly decorated officer faced in a distinguished Army career occurred during his stint...
View ArticleAutoNation posts 14 pct. profit rise for 2Q
DETROIT (AP) — AutoNation, the country's largest car dealership chain, made optimistic predictions for the next year as its second-quarter earnings rose 14 percent on strong growth in all of its...
View Article(updated 5:30 p.m. 7-18-13) Powers shoots 74 in first round of Marathon Classic
SYLVANIA — Lorne Don knows a lot about how Caroline Powers can play golf.Don watched Powers closely for the last four years at Michigan State, where he was an assistant coach and Powers was developing...
View Article'Justice for Trayvon' rallies set for 100 cities
ATLANTA (AP) — One week after a Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, rallies are scheduled in 100 cities to press for civil rights charges...
View ArticleLas Vegas thunderstorm brings high water to Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A severe thunderstorm with strong winds swept through Las Vegas, knocking down trees and utility poles and scattering gamblers from the casino floor at Caesars Palace as flooding hit...
View ArticleWoman's Six Flags roller coaster death probed
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Investigators will try to determine Saturday if a woman who died while riding a roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park in North Texas fell from the ride dubbed the tallest...
View ArticleBoston bomb photos shed light on end of manhunt
BOSTON (AP) — After a week of chaos, the suspect in the deadly Boston Marathon bombings emerged from his hiding spot bloodied and seemingly exhausted — the red dot of a sniper's rifle lighting his...
View ArticleNASCAR suspends use of aerial camera systems
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR suspended the use of aerial camera systems Friday, nearly two months after a Fox Sports cable snapped and injured fans and damaged some cars at Charlotte Motor...
View ArticleFeds showing little enthusiasm for Detroit bailout
WASHINGTON (AP) — During the bleakest days of the Great Recession, Congress agreed in bipartisan votes to bail out two of Detroit's biggest businesses, General Motors and Chrysler. Today, however,...
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