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November 6, 2009

NAPOLEON -- A man robbed the Huntington National Bank branch in Napoleon on Thursday afternoon, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. Napoleon police reported that the robbery occurred at 3:55 p.m. at the 220 W. Clinton St. branch. According to... Read Story.

[$] Defiance woman thrives in Navy's public affairs

November 6, 2009

Suzanna Brugler describes herself as "a little bit Navy, a little Midwestern girl in the City," but there's nothing little about her current experiences in the Big Apple. As director of U.S. Navy public affairs in... Read Story.

[$] ELF busy promoting locally grown foods

November 6, 2009

ARCHBOLD -- ELF has been busy at Northwest State Community College. In this case, ELF is not the little creature found in mythology but rather an... Read Story.

[$] Where's the beef? Officials warn of scam

November 6, 2009

BRYAN -- The Williams County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents to be aware of a scam involving a door-to-door solicitor selling meat. In recent months, the sheriff's office has received several reports... Read Story.

[$] Schomburg Series to present Mae

November 6, 2009

Schomburg Series to present Mae Defiance College Schomburg Series' second concert features local musician Tina Mae. She will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Schomburg Auditorium. Tina Mae is a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter in the country-folk genre... Read Story.

[$] Benefit set for family of cancer victim

November 6, 2009

NAPOLEON -- A fund-raising benefit for the family of Tom Thompson will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3-11 p.m. at the Napoleon VFW hall, 1008 N. Perry St. Thompson, a former Delta resident, died from lung... Read Story.

[$] Paving work delayed on projects

November 6, 2009

Two paving projects on a pair of busy streets in Defiance aren't likely to be completed this week. Last Friday, city engineer Lee Rausch said a contractor had planned to lay... Read Story.

[$] Putnam County Habitat picks first partner family

November 6, 2009

Habitat picks first partner family OTTAWA -- Putnam County Habitat for Humanity has approved the family it will partner with to build the first Habitat home in the county. Jeremy Bishop signed a letter of acceptance as a partner family at the Habitat... Read Story.

Commissioners inspect plows, tour building

November 6, 2009

Defiance County commissioners conducted their annual snow plow inspection during their Thursday meeting. Commissioners held the inspection at the county highway garage off Ohio 15 next to the county airport. ... Read Story.

[$] Henry Co. Arts Council plans adult class series

November 6, 2009

Henry Co. Arts Council plans adult class series NAPOLEON -- The Henry County Arts Council is hosting a series of art classes for adults. Students will receive instruction from artist Lyn Rogers in creating a still life using pastels. The classes will be... Read Story.

[$] Henry board OKs deal for scanning system

November 6, 2009

NAPOLEON -- Henry County commissioners on Thursday approved a contract to purchase software equipment that will provide the county with an integrated document scanning system. The software equipment, purchased... Read Story.

Mass shootings in recent years By The Associated

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Mass shootings in recent years By The Associated Press Here is a glance at some of the worst U.S. mass shootings in recent years: ------ Nov. 5, 2009: The Army says 12 people were killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage at its Fort Hood base in Texas.... Read Story.

Fort Hood suspect reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar!'

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Fort Hood suspect reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar!' FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire, the base commander said... Read Story.

National Briefs

November 6, 2009

WASHINGTON -- House Democrats are scrambling to secure enough support to pass President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul initiative, working to soothe last-minute concerns from rank-and-file Democrats ahead of a make-or-break vote. Voting is set... Read Story.

Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect

November 6, 2009

Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect WASHINGTON (AP) -- His name appears on radical Internet postings. A fellow officer says he fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with soldiers who supported U.S. wars. He required counseling as a medical... Read Story. 1 comment

Jobless rate tops 10 percent

November 6, 2009

Jobless rate tops 10 percent WASHINGTON (AP) -- The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 -- and is likely to go higher. Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great... Read Story.

Poker champ Berman stakes claim in Ohio casinos

November 6, 2009

Poker champ Berman stakes claim in Ohio casinos COLUMBUS (AP) -- A casino developer and poker champion behind last year's failed bid to expand gambling in Ohio has staked a claim to all four casinos the state's voters approved Tuesday. Lakes... Read Story.

Feds give no answer on gear issue

November 6, 2009

Feds give no answer on gear issue COLUMBUS (AP) -- Federal regulators are stumped on whether Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Jennifer Brunner may use $15,000 worth of equipment from her old state campaign. Members of the bipartisan Federal Election Commission... Read Story.

Mistrust hinders ID of Cleveland slaying victims

November 6, 2009

Mistrust hinders ID of Cleveland slaying victims CLEVELAND (AP) -- Police say there's only one way for the families of missing women to know for sure if their loved ones are among the victims found in suspected serial killer Anthony Sowell's house: Give... Read Story.

Toledo teen struck by school bus not seriously injured

November 6, 2009

Toledo teen struck by school bus not seriously injured TOLEDO (AP) -- A 14-year-old high school student who police say was struck by a school bus while in a crosswalk near his school was treated and released from a hospital. Toledo Public Schools... Read Story.

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