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Is there room for one more? The Williams County commissioners are exploring the possibility of adding a county administrator position. According to the Bryan Times, “I would like to move forward with the county administrator, and I think at this point I’d like to ask (clerk Anne Retcher) to start …

Richard A. Martin, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home.  Ric was a union electrician who worked in various business throughout the area.  He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working around the house on projects and was a handyman that could fix …

Jamy L. Shaffer, age 50, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024.  Jamy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton where he was a lector and member of the choir and attended Dad’s Place in Bryan.  He …

Allen L. Kerr, 82, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born September 20, 1941, in Medina, Michigan, son of the late Lester J. and Francis A. (Shadbolt) Kerr. He served in the United States Army from March 30, …

During his annual state of the state address, Gov. Mike DeWine’s focus was on Ohio’s children. “The single most important thing we can do for Ohio’s future is to ensure all Ohio children have the opportunity to live up to their full God-given potential,” DeWine said. DeWine focused his speech …

Defiance College’s social work program will be hosting its 24th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday April 16th from 4-7 p.m. at the UAW Hall in Defiance. All proceeds will benefit the PATH center at 1939 E. Second St., Defiance. Empty Bowls is an important fundraiser held by the college, …

The United Way of Williams County recently ended a successful fundraising campaign, clearing its intended goal and allowing it to help several local agencies. According to the Bryan Times, “We wanted $325,000 and we raised over $330,000,” United Way of Williams County Executive Director Andy Brigle said. He added the …

Carolyn Alva (Malone) Starr went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2024, after an extended illness. She was 84 years old. Carolyn was born on October 4, 1939, the third child of Clarence and Clarice (Mercer) Malone of Montpelier, Ohio. She was a graduate of Montpelier …

Monna  J. Loveless, age 89, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Evergreen Manor Care Center where she had been a resident.  Monna worked as an assembly operator at the Aro Corporation. She was a member of the Montpelier Moose and Bryan Eagles #2233. Monna J. …

Alec R. Cassaubon, age 33, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his residence. Alec worked in equipment maintenance and repair at Lexicon in Fremont, Indiana.  He had attended Life Changing Church, enjoyed World War II history in books and movies, traveling, fishing, shooting, being outdoors- …

Diane Alta Flory, age 79, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after a long illness.  Diane worked at Custom Fit and Manta Ray for many years.  She enjoyed riding horses and was a member of the Hillsdale County Mounted Posse.  She …

Joyce J. Smith, 80, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Joyce was born June 23, 1943, in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Clyde and Mable (Gagagen) Reithmiller. She was a graduate of Dayton High School. Joyce married Lyle E. Smith …

Ted E. Durre, 86, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2024, in his Hamilton Lake cottage.  Ted was born August 16, 1937, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Edward E. and Edith M. (Yearling) Durre.  He was a 1955 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Ted married …

The Williams County commissioners Tuesday decided to proceed to a final hearing on a petition to add a ditch to the permanent county maintenance list. And, according to the Bryan Times, the petition to add ditch No. 744 to the list was made by Sidney Ebersole due to flooding issues. …

The University of Toledo is announcing some shifting with the merging of four colleges into two. UToledo said they plan to merge the College of Nursing and College of Health and Human Services into one college focused on health professions. The university also plans to merge the College of Arts …