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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Do you run with fear thinking about a colonoscopy? March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and research shows that it remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, according to a news release issued by Mercy Health. Mercy suggests scheduling screening for colorectal cancer …

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Logan County seeking donations for those impacted by tornado.

If you’d like to help fellow Ohioans. Logan County’s Indian Lake community is offering resources to those affected by the severe storms on Thursday. There are also several organizations collecting donations for those who lost their home or belongings to the tornado. The United Way said it is accepting donations …

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Patsy R. Day, 96

Patsy R. Day, age 96, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her residence. Patsy was born on June 21, 1927 in Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of Owen and Hazel (Houk) Casebere.  She married Nile L. Day on August 25, 1946, in Edgerton and preceded her in death …

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Raymond D. Hadley, 59

Raymond D. Hadley, 59 of Pioneer passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 16, 1964 in Hudson, Michigan to Virgil and Norma (Fether) Hadley. Family was very important to Raymond.  In his spare time, he enjoyed welding various projects, shooting guns, and …

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Mary Ann Schlachter, 94

Mary Ann Schlachter, age 94, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hillside Country Living near Bryan.  Mary Ann was a stay at home mother of 9 children.  She was a caring person who always made others feel special.  She was affectionately known as “Grandma Candy” …

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Charles “Chuck” Edward Powell, 57

Charles E. Powell, 57, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Charlie was born January 16, 1967, son of Charles Ellsworth and Claudia (Schroeder) Powell. Surviving is his father, Charlie (Linda) Powell of Ney, Ohio; three siblings, Kathy (Jeffy) Holtsberry of …

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Montpelier continues its program to recognize local veterans.

Quite a bit of recognition. In continuing its program to recognize local veterans, officials in Montpelier are looking to provide name dedications to a couple of bridges in the village. “What we’re looking to do as part of the nation’s 250th birthday, is to have the viaduct over the Norfolk …

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Defiance Municipal Court news.

In Defiance Municipal Court Tristan Liechty, 27, Emmett, Idaho, had a preliminary hearing scheduled on a charge of theft, a fifth-degree felony. His $25,000 bond with a 10% allowance provision was continued. Jaylen Rollins, 20, 711 E. First St., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of …

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Stryker man granted treatment in lieu of conviction.

Zachary Miller, 30, of Stryker, was granted a motion for drug treatment in lieu of conviction on a charge of possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony. He was placed under supervision for three years, and the criminal case proceedings were stayed pending completion of his intervention program.  

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DeWine signs executive order concerning solar eclipse.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order concerning the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. DeWine said the order was to confirm the state government had been preparing for the eclipse, especially safety concerns that may result from the event.“The safety and well-being of Ohioans is always …

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Lowell D. Mosier, 85

Lowell Dean Mosier, age 85, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 A.M. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Hillside Country Living, near Bryan.  Lowell was a long time farmer and retired as a welder/pipe fitter From Brust Pipeline after 25 years of service.  In his retirement he enjoyed time …

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Norma A. Lucas, 88

Norma A. Lucas, 88 years of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Norma was born June 14, 1935, in Antwerp, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Mickelson) Bickhard. She was a 1953 graduate of Antwerp High School. She married …

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Yvonne Rose (Quimby) Swan, 85

Yvonne Rose Swan, 85, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance Nursing Home.  She was born on August 10, 1938 in Branch County, Michigan to Donald and Marget (Smith) Quimby.  Yvonne graduated from Litchfield Michigan High School in 1957.  On June 20, 1970 …

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