James E. Coolman, 77, of Montpelier passed away Thursday evening at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on February 23, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to Everett L. and Valorus (Grimm) Coolman.  Jim graduated from Edon High School in 1961.  On September 12, 1998 he married Peggy …

A man is arrested after a standoff with police in Pioneer. Kellen Hunt was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct…now at CCNO. Officials tell reporters Montpelier Police responded in tactical gear, prepared to force entry at the scene. Once Hunt saw all that…he surrenders quickly and peacefully. No …

Two people are hurt after their vehicle smashes into a home in Chesterfield Township, along Highway 20. Officials say Dontae Wilbon, of Milwaukee, was westbound…when he veers off the left side of the road, at the intersection at State Route 108, careening into the occupied house. Wilbon was taken to …

Fulton County health officials report the second confirmed death, there…COVID-19. They say she was a female in her 80’s. The total coronavirus case count in Fulton County is 384. The sharp increase in new cases reported, since Sept., has been primarily associated with long term care facilities.

Joe Biden will make a general election campaign stop in Ohio, today, signaling the former vice president’s hopes of winning the state Democrats lost by a significant margin in the 2016 election. Biden plans an afternoon campaign speech in Toledo, then will head to Cincinnati for a voter mobilization event. …

William John (Willie) Buehrer, 93, of Archbold Ohio died October 10, 2020 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold.  Born September 16, 1927, he was the son of Samuel and Sophia (Klundt) Buehrer.  Willie was born and raised on a farm in Ridgeville Township originally owned by his Great Grandfather, where he …

Sonya D. Norden, age 50, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 9, 2020. Sonya had worked at JCI\Yangfen in Bryan for many years. Sonya was born on February 18, 1970, the daughter of Terry C. and the late Joyce L. Norden. She graduated from …

Marian Lucille Haase, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was an avid golfer for many years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 618. Marian Lucille Slater was born on December 4, 1935, in …

Victoria “Vickie” F. Robbins, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:18 P.M. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Vickie was born on May 22, 1957, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Francis …

Philipe “Phil” J. Esselburn, 62, of Montpelier passed away Thursday night at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on May 10, 1958 in LaRochelle, France to DeWayne L. and Ginette R. (Naud) Esselburn.  Phil graduated from DeKalb High School in Auburn, Indiana.  On November 14, …