| Juvenile charged with two counts of murder |
OTTAWA - The third teen in the Amber Alert who directed authorities to the bodies of Blake and Blaine Romes has been charged with double homicide, according to a press release from the Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Office.
The release stated that the Prosecuting Attorney has filed a two count complaint in the Putnam County Juvenile Court against the juvenile alleging delinquency for committing the crime of Aggravated Murder of the Romes brothers.
Additionally, a Motion to Transfer has been filed requesting the Putnam County Juvenile Court transfer jurisdiction of the case to the Putnam County Common Pleas Court so the juvenile can be tried as an adult.
Friday, May 17, 2013
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May 16, 2013 13:38
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| SR 15 closed for emergency culvert repair |
OTTAWA - Ohio 15 south of Wisterman Road was closed this week because of an emergency culvert replacement performed by Putnam County ODOT maintenance garage in partnership with Paulding County ODOT maintenance garage.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 23:33
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| 911 call related to teens' death released |
OTTAWA -With a pretrial looming for the 17-year-old facing grand theft auto charges in conjunction with the recent deaths of two local teen brothers on May 9, officials are being tight-lipped about their investigation. However, on Wednesday, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department released the 911 call made by the mother of the two deceased teens and detail call sheet.
Records show that upon Michelle Grothause's arrival at her home on May 9 to check on her 14-year-old son, Blaine Romes, she discovered a large amount of blood and a handgun. Missing were Blaine, his brother, Blake Romes, 17, and a third teen who lived in the home, whose name had previously been released but is now being withheld.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013 00:30
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| O-G Board rehires Brinkman |
OTTAWA - The Ottawa-Glandorf Board of Education accepted Superintendent Kevin Brinkman's retirement and subsequently rehired him at Tuesday night's board meeting. With this action the school district will save $26,000 due to reduced salary and benefits.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 09:48
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| Rieman Scholarships awarded |
PUTNAM COUNTY - Four area high school seniors have been awarded Edward A. and Ettie M. Rieman scholarships for 2013. The awards, of $1,000 each, are presented by the Putnam County Educational Service Center to outstanding graduates of any Putnam County high school. Applicants are judged based on academic, community, athletic, church and civic achievements. Over the past 13 years, 50 Putnam County seniors have been awarded Rieman scholarships.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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May 14, 2013 23:36
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| PRO-TEC unveils expansion |
LEIPSIC - PRO-TEC unveiled the expansion to its Leipsic location on Monday. The 415,000-square-foot addition cost $400 million and will employ 80 new full time workers to treat lightweight steel. Announced in late 2010, the investment created 500 temporary construction jobs.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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May 13, 2013 09:53
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| Putnam Co. celebrates the arts |
The Blanchard River Art Guild (BRAG) held their annual arts festival, now known as Festival in the Flats Saturday, May 11 on Walnut Street in Ottawa.
Monday, May 13, 2013
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May 12, 2013 10:08
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| Autopsies done on 2 Ohio brothers reported missing |
OTTAWA, Ohio (AP) - Autopsies have been completed on two teenage brothers who were reported missing in northwest Ohio this week and found dead after a third teen directed authorities to their bodies.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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May 11, 2013 09:51
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| Ohio sightings of endangered black bear rise |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Reported sightings of the endangered black bear rose in Ohio last year.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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May 11, 2013 09:50
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| Area residents flock to annual Health Fair |
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Kiwanis Club held their annual spring health fair early Saturday morning. On site for the health fair were 35 phlebotomists conducting blood draws to be taken to Medlab's Lima location for testing.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
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May 10, 2013 15:19
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| Ottawa teen appears in Putnam County Juvenile Court; pleads not guilty |
OTTAWA - Michael Fay, 17, pleaded not guilty to charges of grand theft in Putnam County Juvenile Court this afternoon with Judge Michael Borer presiding.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 18:43
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| Michael Aaron Fey arraigned on theft charge |
OTTAWA - Multiple news sources are reporting that Michael Aaron Fey, 17, was to be charged with grand theft auto.
Columbus police have stated that Fey is scheduled to be transported back to Putnam County and has been assigned a public defender.
According the Columbus Dispatch he waived his appearance before Magistrate William Kirby this morning. No charges were made because he waived the hearing, according to WTOL.
Ottawa-Glandorf Schools will have counseling available throughout the day within the high school and elementary buildings.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 13:32
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| Bodies of two missing Ottawa teens found |
OTTAWA - The bodies of two of the three teen boys thought to be kidnapped from an Ottawa trailer park Thursday morning were located. Investigators found the bodies after the third teen, who was discovered in Columbus Thursday afternoon after a statewide Amber Alert was issued, told officials their location.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 11:27
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| Ohio farmers donate eggs to foodbanks |
COLUMBUS - To help in the fight against hunger in Ohio, egg farmers across the state will be donating approximately 766,800 eggs to hunger relief organizations over the next couple weeks to celebrate National Egg Month in May. The announcement was made today during a breakfast reception hosted by the Ohio Poultry Association at the Ohio Statehouse.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013 23:31
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| Juvenile in custody informed police location of two slain teens |
OTTAWA - At 5:30 p.m. investigators stated the 17 year old male that was in custody after he was located in a missing vehicle in Columbus, gave the location of the bodies of two missing juveniles that authorities were looking for. Multiple agencies assisted to locate the two bodies after they knew where to look.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013 23:52
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| Amber Alert canceled as 1 found, 2 still missing |
OTTAWA - The Amber Alert has been officially canceled and one of the three juveniles has been taken into custody in Columbus. The Ottawa Police Department is en route to question the juvenile. At this time two of the three boys are still missing.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013 18:27
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| Police give update on missing boys |
OTTAWA - Local law enforcement agencies gave an update on the three missing Ottawa teenagers this afternoon at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Police told media members that only one of the boys, one of the 17 year olds, has been found at this time. The other two boys remain missing.
The Amber Alert was cancelled earlier this afternoon after the Chevy HHR was found in Columbus.
The Amber Alert was issued for Blake and Blaine Romes and Michael Fey this morning after their mother returned home from work at 5:31 a.m. Thursday and felt she came upon a possible crime scene. Local law enforcement agencies spent the morning and early afternoon at the scene collecting evidence.
Additional details about the incident are not being released by authorities at this time.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013 16:49
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| Amber Alert cancelled in Putnam County |
UPDATE:
The Amber Alter issued Thursday morning for three missing Ottawa teens has been cancelled according to reports. The alert was cancelled after the Chevy HHR was found in Columbus.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013 15:39
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| Spring blood check & health fair Saturday |
OTTAWA- The Ottawa Kiwanis Club is rapidly preparing for their annual spring health fair. The health screening event, now in its 26th year, is set for Saturday, May 11 at Ottawa-Glandorf High School from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013 09:47
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| Rep. Latta visits with Putnam Co. residents, talks flooding |
OTTAWA - Uncertainty was all U.S. Rep. Bob Latta had to offer in regards to funding for the Blanchard River Flood Reduction Project during his visit to Putnam County last week.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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May 7, 2013 11:39
