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In Paulding and Putnam Counties, a tornado reportedly touched down between Paulding and Oakwood with the storm progressing toward the Miller City area. According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, at least one house was damaged one mile west of Charloe, and a trained spotter reported soil being lifted into the air along State Route 613 near Oakwood. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is currently reporting that there are no known injuries. The same storm responsible for producing the possible tornado in Paulding and Putnam Counties continued eastward into northern Hancock County where our own Meteorologist Conner Prince captured video of a possible tornado touching down in an open field north of McComb. According to an officer from the McComb Police Department, there are currently no known reports of damage in and around McComb in northwestern Hancock County.
May 7, 2024, Press Release from Crime Victim Services: The statistics are astounding. Here in Putnam County, over 20% of residents report having been abused in the past. The most common forms of abuse include verbal and emotional, sexual, physical and financial. Unfortunately, this is something that is experienced across the country. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men endure intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking, as reported by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Meanwhile, the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence reveals that 1 in 15 children in the United States witness physical intimate partner violence annually.
April 25, 2024, Press Release from the USDA Rural Development: COLUMBUS, Ohio, Apr. 25, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Ohio State Director Jonathan McCracken announced today funding for 40 projects through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for investments in renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. These projects will help Ohio farmers and small businesses lower energy costs, generate additional income, and strengthen resiliency in their operations.
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April 2, 2024 Press Release from Krendl: Delphos, OH - Renowned illusionist Krendl, hailing from Delphos, Ohio, has been selected by Armed For…
Indian Lake State Park will reopen 15 days after the EF-3 tornado struck that region. The only part of the park that will remain closed is Fox Island, which still has extensive damage, including down trees and a shelter house that was destroyed.
Students at Indian Lake Local Schools resumed classes this past Wednesday following the deadly tornado on March 14th. Indian Lake Local Schools were closed that Friday, Monday, and Tuesday after the EF-3 tornado ravaged the Lakeview and Russells Point communities with school officials transforming Indian Lake High School into a community shelter and a focal point for nearby residents to obtain recovery supplies. At a press conference this past Friday, Indian Lake Superintendent, Rob Underwood, shared updates with the media on how the reopening process is going.
March 20, 2024 Press Release from the Alzheimer's Association: This morning, the Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures annual report. It provides an in-depth look at the latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, incidence and mortality, as well as new data on the dementia care workforce, costs of care and the impact on caregivers across the country and our state.
March 4, 2024 Press Release from Bluffton University: BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University Theatre will present the play “Pride and Prejudice” by Kate Hamill and based on the novel by Jane Austen from March 21-24. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. March 21-23, and at 2:30 p.m. on March 24 in Ramseyer Auditorium in College Hall. Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre and communication, will direct the show.