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Northwest State Community College is encouraging current and former students, supporters, business partners and our community to join the 2025 Community College Month – or #CCMonth – campaign to bring attention to the value and importance of the college to our community, according to a news release from the school. …

This (Monday) afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Bryan City Schools’ (BCS) new career technical center that will be added to the middle and high school. BCS was awarded $2.5 million through the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. The program …

Michael E. “Mike” Lewis, 72, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike was born July 9, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Jack E. and Jane (Claypoole) Lewis. He was a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia …

Thelma Irene Greutman, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home. Thelma worked in a variety fields during her career. She sold cars at Beckman Chevrolet, worked at the Defiance Crescent-News and worked in retail sales. She enjoyed bowling when she was younger, but …

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Bayliss, 74 years of Sherwood, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, in her residence, with her family at her side. Elizabeth was born May 17, 1950, in Blackberry City, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William and Ramona (Carroll) Elliott. She was a 1968 graduate of …

The Four County Joint Vocational School Education Association approved a vote of ‘No Confidence’ in the District Board of Education’s Superintendent Jeffery Slattery, citing a pervasive culture of hostility and harassment within the district, as well as a consistent effort to disregard and silence the voices of educators and staff. …

Williams County Elections Director Grant Sims has submitted his resignation, leaving the board looking for his replacement. Sims, who was hired into the position in March 2022, said his last day is today (Friday). He has served as the Democrat director and the board has been looking for a new …

Barbara Ellen Warner was welcomed into her eternal life, Thursday morning, March 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband, four kids and older brother. Barb was born on October 3, 1947 to Ralph Bailey and Ruth Gentis in Bellefontaine, OH. She married Rick D. Warner on August 29, 1981 …

Kathie Sue Williams, 70, of Pioneer, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan to Arthur and Dorothy (Houchen) Forshey. Kathie graduated from Concord High School in Concord, Michigan in 1973 and on May 30, 2004 she married …

Ivan Lowell Ballmer, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Ivan was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1951-1953. He retired from Spangler Candy Company after 25 years of service in the maintenance department. He then worked at …

Frieda “Diane” Grimes, age 78, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center. Diane was an assembler at several area factories during her working carrier. She was a member of the Eagles, VFW and AmVets in Defiance. She loved playing cards with her …

Marion C. Rickenberg, 99, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan.  Marion was born August 18, 1925, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of the late Leo H. and Gladys M. (Durham) Bauman.  She graduated from Bryan High School.  Marion married William Rickenberg Jr. on …

Eddie J. Douglas, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in his home following a brief illness. Eddie retired from the City of Austin as an Electrical Inspector after 18 years of service. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from July 15, …

Donna Jean Keck “Grams”, 92 of Alvordton, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. She was born in Alvordton to Carl and Daisy (Shaffer) Croninger. Donna graduated from Kunkle High School in 1951 and on January 18, 1952 she married Joseph Keck in …

Elva Jo Lynn “Elphie” Treace (Gilcher), 70, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born on March 20, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, Elva Jo dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her education at Northwest State, where she earned her associate degree and became a …