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Learn how to spot scams at Ottawa County's aging summit
The Ottawa County Task Force on Aging will host the Summit on Aging on Sept. 9. The event will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church, 122 W. Ottawa St., Oak Harbor. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., with presentations scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, according to a community announcement. The summit aims to educate the public about issues affecting seniors, particularly financial exploitation and scams. This has become the most reported issue for Adult Protective Services in Ohio. Speakers will include representatives from the Office of the Attorney General, Croghan Bank, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union, Legal Aid of Western Ohio and Attendees will learn about local financial exploitation, scam prevention tips and steps to take if they fall victim to scams. A resource table will provide free information and resources. RSVP by calling 567-262-3174 or emailing ottawacoaging@ This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: Scam prevention focus at Ottawa County aging summit Solve the daily Crossword
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31-05-2025
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Former Georgia-based Army soldier convicted for sexual abuse of 2 children
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that a former U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Stewart was convicted of sexually abusing two children. Austin Michael Burak, 32 of Oak Harbor, Wash., was investigated by the Army Criminal Investigation Division and the FBI for sexually abusing a nine-year-old and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old on the same in in August 2017, according to courtroom testimony. 'No child should have to experience this heinous abuse. The FBI is committed to tracking down and holding accountable people like Burak who prey on children,' FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown said in a statement. 'We will ensure that criminals engaged in this depraved conduct are held accountable in a court of law.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Burned body found at Stone Mountain Park, GBI on scene 'It was startling': Buckhead couple detail finding starving dog that led to R&B singer's arrest At least 7 in GA sickened in Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers A federal jury convicted Burak after four days at trial. 'This sends a clear message: Army CID and our law enforcement partners will not tolerate these heinous acts,' Special Agent in Charge Michele Starostka of the Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division's Western Field Office, said. 'We are committed to aggressively investigating all crimes, establishing the facts, and supporting the legal process against those responsible.' Now convicted, Burak faces at least 30 years in prison, USDOJ said. 'Burak awaits sentencing upon the U.S. Probation Services completing a presentence investigation,' according to the Justice Department. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
