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Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 The Van Wert County Historical Society and Kennedy-Kuhn will hold an antique tractor ride from the fairgrounds to Scott's Crossing and back on Aug.

Though they were activated by the fire department, those who were indoors at the time may not have heard them.

Daniel Price, 28, of Venedocia was killed about 4:20 p.m. Saturday when his motorcycle struck a tree, according to the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office.

The entire Elgin O'Hare Expressway has been closed in both directions this evening because of a car crash. via Daily Herald

“I appreciate what the governor done. But again, life without parole. For what?”

Spirko told News 11's Jerry Anderson, "I've never seen Betty Jane Mottinger. Never been to Elgin, Ohio." I just made things up as I went, and he knew it." Much of what Spirko told the investigator, while ... via WTOL-TV Toledo

Radiohead plans Cleveland gig Radiohead is headed to Cleveland on its upcoming North American tour. via Cleveland.com

Citing the lack of physical evidence upon which a conviction was based, Ohio Gov. via Toledo Blade

“We are not in a position any longer to ask for a reprieve or an extension. We have done everything we have been asked to do.”

DNA tests did not prove or disprove John G. Spirko Jr.'s guilt in the 1982 killing. via Columbus Dispatch

Stamps and money are stolen from the office and Mottinger is stabbed 14 to 18 times in the chest and abdomen. via Cleveland.com