Ohio armed robbery suspect linked to statewide case
A Lancaster man, Michael B. facing multiple armed robbery and kidnapping charges across southern Ohio, was arrested by Willard PD after a local grocery store heist on August 18. Bellefontaine police chief says several agencies joined the probe with the Attorney General’s Office now assisting, as video evidence connected various robberies to the suspect.
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Lancaster
Willard Police Department
Ohio
Michael
J. Fette
Fette
Willard Police
Willard
Mark Holden
Attorney General’s Office
Holden
Willard schools report smooth bus consolidations and longer runs
Willard City Schools report a smooth start after consolidating buildings and adding two grade levels. About 100 more students at Central Elementary as routes were adjusted, with some mis-sticker issues quickly fixed. Plans aim to shorten rides while keeping safety, with evacuation drills set for Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 and a 4:30 p.m. goal for bus departures when possible.
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Willard City
Michael Lillo
Central Elementary School
Tracy Stephens
Central Elementary
Lillo
New Haven
Richmond
Central
Ents
Willard High School
Mercy Willard Hospital
East Howard Street
Huron County Fair Winners Listed Across Pages
The final listings for fair winners run on Page 5. The fair offers more than animal judging with Page 10 presenting other ways to enjoy the event.
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Taylor Garcia
Morgan Garcia
Willard man indicted for Holiday Lakes rape
Willard resident David A. Barnum aged 38 faces a first degree felony rape indictment in Huron County Common Pleas Court after an alleged incident at Holiday Lakes in June. Barnum pleaded not guilty at arraignment with a $75,000 bond and a September jury trial scheduled. He remains jailed as pretrial hearings proceed.
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Willard
Huron County Common Pleas Court
David A. Barnum
Park Street
Huron County Sheriff's Office
Norwalk
Barnum
Huron County
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Times-Junction
Brandon Stanley
Bellefontaine
Jane Ernsberger
Willard Times-Junction
Willard Man
Holiday Lakes
Lakes
Bill Duncan
Ted Patrick
Patrick
Sheriff's Office
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