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Judge orders DNA testing in Spirko case
By Sam ShriverTimes Bulletin Reportersshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — A Van Wert County judge has ordered new DNA testing in the long-running case of convicted killer John George Spirko Jr., 79, potentially reopening questions surrounding the 1982 death of Elgin postmistress Betty Jane Mottinger.In an order filed April 1, Martin D. Burchfield granted Spirko’s motion for…
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Rain alters annual Easter Egg Hunt at Smiley Park
By Sam ShriverTimes Bulletin Reportersshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Persistent rain in the days leading up to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Smiley Park prompted city officials to make a last-minute change, shifting from a traditional egg hunt to an organized distribution.Despite the adjustment, Parks Director Kyle Klinker said the event still delivered for local…
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Saturday Softball roundup: Defiance walks off late to top Lady Lancers
DEFIANCE — The Lincolnview Lady Lancers fell 2-1 to the Defiance Lady Bulldogs Saturday in a heartbreaker decided on the final play of the game. Tied at one heading into the bottom of the seventh, a late error allowed Defiance to score the game-winning run.