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All four people were charged with felonious assault and endangering children.

The river known for its vast reach and powerful currents has withered to levels not seen in decades, choking shipping lanes and endangering drinking water supplies.

One really could not have asked for a better setting for this year’s PorchFest. The sky was dotted with clouds; the sun shone brightly yet not too hot, and the air was light and breezy with moderate humidity.

According to unofficial results, Trump won Ohio, and its 18 electoral votes, by a margin of 53% to 45%.

This week the investigation into what caused a house explosion in Twelve Mile is set to begin. Almost two months ago the Ulerick home exploded, neighbors could feel the blast from miles away.

Paul Ulerick, the sole victim of a house explosion earlier this month, remains in critical condition at the Fort Wayne Burn Center. Ulerick was 73 percent covered in burns after the explosion. His nephew, Mark Babb, says he has had three spray-on skin grafting procedures thus far.

According to the Cass County Sheriff, officers responded to a report of an explosion in the area of County Road 600 East and County Road 800 North.

Probate judge keeps seat on bench O’Diam XENIA — Incumbent Judge Thomas O’Diam will retain his seat in Greene County Probate Court. O’Diam led 41,663 votes, or 61.14 percent, to challenger Mark Babb’s 26,481 votes, or 38.86 percent, according to unofficial final results from the Board of Elections. Those results were not available at press time Tuesday night. “I’m very happy about the results because I love my job and I was hoping I’d get to stay,” O’Diam said by phone Wedn...

Probate judge keeps seat on bench O’Diam XENIA — Incumbent Judge Thomas O’Diam will retain his seat in Greene County Probate Court. O’Diam led 41,663 votes, or 61.14 percent, to challenger Mark Babb’s 26,481 votes, or 38.86 percent, according to unofficial final results from the Board of Elections. Those results were not available at press time Tuesday night. “I’m very happy about the results because I love my job and I was hoping I’d get to stay,” O’Diam said by phone Wedn...