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Parkview Health is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment, a survey that uses public feedback to identify priorities for resources, education and programming. Anyone residing in the Parkview service area, including Williams County, is encouraged to take the survey, available online at Parkview.com/CHNASurvey.  The survey is conducted every 3 years.

The Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a trooper that occurred Tuesday at 1:28 p.m., on U.S. Route 23 in Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County. The preliminary investigation revealed a northbound vehicle, operated by 38 year old Dara M. Larochelle, of Powell, …

In crime news, 22 year old Kristopher Patrick, of Garrett, Ind., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a fourth-degree felony charge of strangulation. The case was bound over to Defiance County Common Pleas Court along with a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence. His $50,000 bond with a 10% …

The Williams County dive rescue team has been expanded, outfitted and is in the process of training thanks to a federal grant. The 10-member dive team trained for eight hours over four days at the Bryan YMCA pool, which followed 12 hours of book work.  

Sue Carroll Carter Scranton passed away on October 15, 2024. Sue Scranton was born on December 22, 1936 to the late Clarence Carter and Ethel Mildred McDaniel Carter in Jonesboro, Indiana. She was the eldest of five children. Sue graduated from Farmer High School in 1954. She married Millard “Mike” …

Four Findlay churches have come together to promote a campaign for kindness. “Do Unto Others” is a grassroots movement which was started by a United Methodist Church in Kansas City. According to the campaign’s website, it’s meant to encourage people to be intentional about treating one another with kindness, even …

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost revealed that 66 year old Timothy Myers, of Fremont, was just one of 110 potential “Johns” ensnared by a statewide human sex trafficking operation that took place from Oct. 6-12. More than 100 agencies took part in the operation, including the Toledo Police Department. Twenty-two …

John Paulding Historical Society has announced a name change. Going forward, it is changing its name to Paulding County History Museum. The State of Ohio granted the trademark or “doing business as” name this spring. For legal purposes, the name John Paulding Historical Society Inc. will be retained, as it …

Williams County Department of Job and Family Services has hired a new director. Williams County Commissioners Thursday agreed to hire Kylee Towne as the new director. She will begin her duties in the middle of November. Towne will report directly to the county administrator. The hiring is contingent on a …

Timothy J. Armitage, age 70, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 6:15 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tim was a 1972 graduate of Edgerton High School and later received his teaching certificate from the University of Toledo. Tim taught at …

Connie M. Purk, 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at the Laurels of Defiance on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Connie was born on September 17,1936 in Van Wert County, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald and Maxine (Brunni) Straw. Connie attended Farmer High School, graduating in the class of 1954. …

Minister William Jerold Tear, 59, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jerold was born August 14, 1965, in Roanoke, Virginia son of William Jerold Tear Sr. and Betty Darlene (Hamilton) Derrow. He was a 1983 graduate of Cave Spring …

Juanita M. Mocherman, 58, of Hamilton, IN, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, in her home. The daughter of Juan O. Gonzales and Maudie M. (Hatfield) Armstrong, Juanita was born on June 2, 1966. Juanita married the love of her life, Terry Mocherman, on February 2, 1997, and he survives. …

Terry E. Gaston, 74, of Cecil, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Terry was born December 3, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Gerald E. Gaston and Dolores E. (Gericke) Buchanan. He was a 1967 graduate of Sherwood High …

Noah L. Yoder, 81, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed unexpectedly in an automobile accident Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Grant County, Indiana.  Noah was born February 8, 1943, in Mark Center, Ohio, son of the late Peter “Pete” and Leah (Miller) Yoder.  He attended Harlan High School.  Noah married Joyce L. …