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1 assistant prosecutor fired, another leaving

Drew Wortman, an assistant prosecutor facing an assault charge, has been fired. Another assistant prosecutor, K.C. Collette, will leave in July, Hancock County Prosecutor Mark Miller announced Wednesday.
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Doors to close at Hoytville's school building

HOYTVILLE -- McComb Middle School in Hoytville will close its doors once the 2011-12 school year comes to an end later this month.
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Double amputee plans kayak adventure

Hector Manley has never visited the Mississippi River, but on Sunday he'll commence a three-month trip that will have him kayaking its entire length.
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New companies in line for state grants

New Findlay manufacturers MITEC and Hamlet Protein appear likely to win approval Monday for $100,000 and $150,000 state grants, respectively, for jobs they are creating.
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High School Athletics: Competitive balance proposal falls again

A competitive balance proposal has been voted down for the second straight year by the Ohio High School Athletic Association's 826-member schools.
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District Baseball: Tigers, Red Devils fall

Ottawa Hills baseball coach Chris Hardman figured the road to the Toledo Area Athletic Conference title would have to go through two-time defending champion Northwood.
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District Softball: North Baltimore nets win over New Riegel

Defense was the deciding factor Wednesday night as North Baltimore upset New Riegel 5-1 in the Division IV district semifinals at Findlay High School.
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District Track: Findlay High boys are poised for run at title

TIFFIN -- Looks like Findlay High School's track teams will be making a run at a district title on Friday.
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Business is booming at the Hancock County Veterans Service Office this year, and Director Nichole Coleman and the five-member Veterans Service Commission are asking for more money.

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Travelers can bring home bedbugs

An unwary traveler may inadvertently bring bedbugs back home if not careful.

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Alabama fishing rig can be illegal in Ohio waters

I received a question regarding the legality of using a fishing lure called an "umbrella" or "Alabama" rig. Since I wasn't familiar with it, I called Paul Kurfis, law supervisor for the Division of Wildlife.

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