3-year-old in car fire pronounced dead
AMANDA TOWNSHIOP – A 3-year-old was pronounced dead following a car fire in Amanda Township. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.
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First Financial Bank hosts food drive for local community
VAN WERT—First Financial Bank will host a food drive in the Van Wert area from Oct. 7-25, accepting canned food and nonperishable boxed food in specially marked bins at its financial centers in Van Wert at 1163 S. Shannon St., and in Delphos at 202 N. Main St.
Van Wert County Court Sept. 19-25
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.
Disturbing data breach headlines continue to grow
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.
Houser appears in court for pretrial
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.
Rhodes names Summer 2024 Dean’s List
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.
Delphos Police Reports Sept.15-20
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.
Vantage helps United Way through the Day of Caring
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.
VWC Humane Society to hold 2nd annual Bag Bingo fundraiser
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.
