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COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove High School will hold its commencement ceremonies at 7:30 p.m Friday in the high school gymnasium.

Speakers are Malerie Baldazo, Darrion Gant and Rachel Schroeder.

By Alex Woodring

DHI Correspondent

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OTTAWA - The third teen involved in the May 9 Amber Alert who later directed authorities to the bodies of Blake and Blaine Romes has been charged with double aggravated murder, according to a press release from the Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Office on Friday.

BY STEPHANIE GROVES

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DELPHOS — Although talking on mobile phones and texting while driving remain major concerns on the nation’s roadways, drivers are also webbing while driving with increasing frequency. This behavior poses greater concerns in the effort to reduce distracted driving.

While the distracted driving focus has traditionally been on young people, the data indicate that motorists of all ages are using the mobile web while driving.

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At a recent meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Court 76 of Landeck, membership awards were given to 75, 50 and 25 years. Receiving a 75-year certificate was Alfred Etzkorn of Wapakoneta.

Unable to attend (for 75 years) were Don Youngpeter of Alabama and Patricia Snow of Findlay.

Receiving a gold rosary for 50 years were Richard J. Bonifas and Robert Martin of Landeck and Joan Wolff of Ottoville. Unable to attend were John Burgei of Cloverdale, Dan Ditto of Cloverdale, Brian Etzkorn of Columbus Grove and James Illig of Landeck.

Those receiving a 25-year pin were Dr. Carl Wehri of Delphos and Joe Miller of Ottoville.

Twenty-five-year recipients unable to attend were Scott and Amy Deffenbaugh of Wapakoneta, Keith Fischbach of Landeck, Denise Gasser of Landeck, Scott Gengler of Landeck, Jodi German of Fort Jennings, Carolyn Mueller of Delphos, Tammy Rakovan of Rossford, Mike Vulgamott of Landeck, Matthew and Melissa Wagner of Defiance and Kevin Wrasman of Minster.

Pictured above: The Catholic Order of Foresters Court 76 of Landeck recently presented membership awards. Recipients include: Front row- Richard J. Bonifas, 50 years; Robert Martin, 50 years; Jim Miller, Chief Ranger of Court 76; George Bonifas, Secretary of Court 76; Alfred Etzkorn, 75 years; and Joan Wolff, 50 years. Back Row- Bob Teill of New Riegel, State Secretary; Dave Krebs of Dayton, High Court Vice Chief Ranger; Dr. Carl Wehri, 25 years; and Joe Miller, 25 years, Treasurer of Court 76. (Submitted photo)