Toward the end of December, expectant mother Terin LeVan of Lewistown thought her baby’s upcoming birth day likely would be particularly noteworthy, as her doctor predicted she might have the child on Christmas Day, a little ahead of her Jan. 7 due date.

An intensive half-day search for a 39-year-old man who vowed to kill police officers and others was peacefully resolved Wednesday after the suspect walked up to an officer and surrendered.

Residents advised to seek medication for nasty strain of the virus

Ely Serna’s request to return his attempted murder case to juvenile court was rejected Wednesday as Champaign County Common Pleas Court Judge Nick Selvaggio noted he does not have jurisdiction to make such a decision.

Justin Griffis, a Sidney attorney, has announced his candidacy to represent the 85th Ohio House District, which covers parts of Logan and Shelby counties and all of Champaign County.