🌱 Why state investigators were called to an Ontario house on August Drive
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In today's newsletter:
- Why state investigators were called to an Ontario house on August Drive
- How Ontario’s Aiden Ohl made school wrestling history this season
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 35.
- Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BCI to take over investigation into Ontario house where chains found (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) — Ontario police have turned over a disturbing case at a vacant August Drive home to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation after finding chains, handcuffs and filthy conditions inside. Investigators say everyone linked to the address has been located and is safe, but the probe remains active, and officials are stressing patience as they work to complete a thorough, transparent review. 
• Ohl, Oscar, Gearheart highlight star-studded All-MNJ Wrestling Team (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) — Ontario senior Aiden Ohl just delivered the school’s first state wrestling title since 1999, capping a record-setting career and earning Mansfield News Journal Wrestler of the Year honors. Several other Ontario wrestlers also made the All-MNJ team, underscoring a standout season for the Warriors and showcasing Richland County’s growing wrestling strength.
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🗞 Nearby News
Mansfield
- Mansfield Shakespeare Company to hold auditions for 'Hamlet' (crawfordcountynow.com)
- MOESC announces new leadership hires to strengthen school-community and career connections (crawfordcountynow.com)
- A New Scholarship Fund Celebrates Judge Jeff Payton (iheart.com)
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