VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared on Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 Magistrate Christie Steffan Bond violation Eric Braun, 53, Ohio City, was in court on a bond violation.
We’ve seen a recent spate of disheartening reports about data breaches. While data breaches are now part of society’s “new normal,” the number and magnitude of recent breaches does stand out: — “MC2 Data, owner of multiple background check sites, left 2.2 terabytes of confidential information exposed! … 100 million Americans affected.” 9/24/24 — “Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries face data breach.” 9/10/24 — “1.7 million people hit in massive credit card data breach.” 9/9/24 — “Public school cancels classes due to cyberattack.” 9/9/24 “Car rental giant Avis discloses cyber intrusion.” 9/7/24 — “Leaked Disney data reveals financial and strategy secrets.” 9/6/24 — “Dick’s Sporting Goods hit by cyberattack.” 8/29/24 — “National Public Data confirms massive data breach … 2.9 billion (yes, billion!) records exposed.” 8/22/24 That’s just a small sample. Whether you’re someone who stays offline, carefully protecting your data, or you leave your digital footprint everywhere, everyone is vulnerable to the effects of their personal information getting loose – even when they’re not to blame. Protecting yourself is important, whether your name is on the list of affected consumers or not.
VAN WERT—Murder suspect Ryan Houser made an appearance in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Monday morning. Houser is charged with Aggravated Murder, Murder, Tampering with Evidence, and Having Weapons Under Disability in connection with the September 4, 2023 death of Barbara Ganger.
LIMA — Rhodes State College is pleased to announce the 2024 Summer Semester Dean’s Lists of those earning a 3.50 and above grade point average. Delphos Evelyn Rose Mueller Fort Jennings Grace Lee Garcia Kyrsten Hope Haehn Gomer Tisha Michelle Kill Collin Alexander Wray Middle Point Haley Nicole Small Spencerville Kirsten Ann Wurst Students named to Columbus State Community College Dean’s List COLUMBUS—Thefollowing students have been named to the 2024 Summer Semester Dean’s List at Columbus State Community College.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED DELPHOS — On Sept.15, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the driver commit a traffic offense. During the traffic stop, officers found probable cause to arrest the driver, 47-year-old Margarito Alvarez Espinoza of Delphos, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
VAN WERT—Three local food banks were helped by this year’s Vantage Day of Caring. On Friday, around 70 Vantage students and dozens of adult volunteers helped separate food collected over the past few weeks.
VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Humane Society’s second annual Bag Bingo fundraiser will take place on Oct. 12 at the Van Wert County Jr. Fair Building. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and bingo will begin at 10 a.m.
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2025, to $10.70 per hour for nontipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees.
VAN WERT — The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is the place to be this weekend, with two incredible performances that are sure to entertain and inspire. Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass-infused jam bands or powerful vocal harmonies, we’ve got you covered with an exciting back-to-back lineup.