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Radio Dispatcher Patrick P. Bowsher has been selected the 2024 Dispatcher of the Year at the Van Wert Dispatch Center. Bowsher joined the Highway Patrol in 1997 and has served at the Defiance and Van Wert Dispatch Centers. Originally from Edgerton, Ohio Bowsher is a graduate of Edgerton High School. …

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash involving an Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission Maintenance Vehicle. The crash occurred today at 11:52 a.m. on I-280 south at the ramp to the Ohio Turnpike in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation showed …

Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital will be the scene today for what the company calls a first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event is planned from 5:30-7 p.m. tonight outside Mercy’s Defiance location at 400 E. Second St. in Defiance where a 16-foot artificial tree will be lit up for the …

It’s official! The apparent successful outcome of Napoleon Area City Schools’ property tax levy on Election Day was confirmed Tuesday. The Henry County Board of Elections counted approximately five dozen votes that had remained outstanding on Nov. 5. The district’s 4.7-mill, five-year levy passed on Election Night by 41 votes …

In a hunting update, Williams County youth checked more deer during the two-day youth gun hunting this year that ran Nov. 16-17,  than the three-year average for the county. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported Williams County youth checked 111 deer this year, compared to a three-year average of …

Gary L. Bryson, 78, of Harlan, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gary was born August 28, 1946, in Shelbyville, Illinois, son of the late Orvel and Dorothy (Griffith) Bryson. After graduation, Gary proudly served in the United States Army during the …

Sharon Lee Blalock, age 87, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Sharon was born July 21,1937 in Florence Township, Williams County, Ohio to the late Claude Burton Schoonover and Clella Claire (O’Connor) Schoonover.  Sharon was a 1955 graduate of …

Doris J. Crawford, 85, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her residence. Doris was born November 2, 1939, in Knox County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Manis and Lucy (Gibson) Bolen.  She was a 1957 graduate of Fremont High School. Doris worked at Weatherhead Dana in …

Glenna M. Wright, 80, of Montpelier passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 in her home with family at her side.  She was born September 17, 1944 to Francis and Undine (Brentlinger) Severence. She was a 1962 graduate from Edon high school.  In 1972 she married Denver L. Wright, and …

Marvin L. Blanchard, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Otterbein Pemberville Senior Life Community, in Pemberville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Mr. Blanchard was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School. He joined the Navy in 1946, serving his country …

A City of Napoleon police officer died Saturday evening on duty in what is believed to be a suicide.  Napoleon Police Chief Edward Legg said the officer was found dead during a check while he was on patrol. He appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to …

The 180th Fighter Wing will conduct nighttime flying operations this week, through Thurs., Nov. 21, weather permitting. Toledo-area residents may see or hear F-16 fighter jets taking off and landing until about 8:30 p.m. Training flights normally take place during daylight hours, but aircrew and maintenance personnel are required to …

The United Way of Williams County has announced the resignation of Andy Brigle as executive director, effective Nov. 22. His departure is due to personal reasons, though he also said he will be returning to his former career in radio. The board of directors has chosen former assistant director Amy …

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, November 16th, at approximately 7:45 P.M. The crash occurred on State Route 64 near mile post 7 in Swanton Township, Lucas County. Heather G. Decair, age 27, of Monclova, Ohio was operating …

The Four County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMhs) Board has approved a $20,000 allocation for the Multi-Area Narcotics (MAN) Unit. The funding will supplement a federal grant that the six county unit had already received through the Ohio office of Criminal Justice Services to launch a community …