BY ALEX WOODRING

DHI Correspondent

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OTTAWA — The third teen involved in the Amber Alert who directed authorities to the bodies of Blake and Blaine Romes on May 9 pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of aggravated murder on Tuesday afternoon. Prosecuting Attorney Gary L. Lammers filed the two-count complaint in the Putnam County Juvenile Court.

BY STEPHANIE GROVES

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OTTOVILLE—Village council held a special public meeting on Monday to allow residents an open forum to ask questions about the Auglaize Street construction project.

Mayor Ron Miller was satisfied with the turn-out. He said 10-15 residents attended the meeting and asked an array of questions.

As the death toll rises for the massive tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, some well-known relief agencies are jumping into action. Here is a quick list of some of the agencies that are providing aid, and how you can help.

The Salvation Army

Here is a link to donate for the Salvation Army’s tornado relief in Oklahoma

https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok

The Red Cross

Here is a link to donate to the Red Cross’ tornado relief in Oklahoma

http://www.redcross.org/ok/oklahoma-city

Or use your cell phone to donate: Support #OKwx efforts - give online @SalvationArmyUSA.org or text “STORM” to 80888 2 make $10 donation #tornado

BY STACY TAFF

Staff writer

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KALIDA— The Kalida Village Council discussed developments concerning the new park board being formed during Monday’s meeting.

The board will be called the Kalida Park Foundation and will cover both Kalida parks. Over the last few months, council has been drawing up the bylaws for the foundation, which were finalized at the last meeting and deciding where the members will come from.

The board will consist of five members, pulling from the Lions Club and Athletic Boosters, with one member from village council. Council decided to leave the frequency, time and location of meetings to the park board’s discretion, along with who will take which position in the staggering of term appointments.

Council President Richard Schulte was selected to be the council representative on the park board.

It was announced that preparations for Memorial Day celebrations are under way. Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Doug Schroeder.