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Nov. 5th, 2024 general election results (Williams County).

Ohio Senator (statewide results): Bernie Moreno (R) – 2,803,634 (50.19%) Sherrod Brown (D) – 2,592,539 (46.42%) Ohio Representative to Congress, 9th District (full district results): Marcy Kaptur (D) – 176,228 (48.14%) Derek Merrin (R) – 175,035 (47.82%) Ohio Issue 1 (statewide results): Yes – 2,478,017 (46.22%) No – 2,883,705 (53.78%) …

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Projects for Williams County Receive Funding From OWDA.

The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $11.7 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans. For the month of October, the Authority funded 10 projects that will provide improvements and replace aging infrastructure. The10 awarded …

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Jorge Casares, 68

To honor Jorge’s wishes he will be cremated and no visitation or services held at this time. Arrangements in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan. https://www.oberlinturnbull.com/obituary/jorge-casares?fh_id=16990

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Donald Gooding “Don” Mason Jr., 78

Donald Gooding “Don” Mason Jr. 78 of Angola passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital, under the care of Hospice, with his family at his side. Don was born January 28, 1946, in Dade County, Florida, the son of the late Donald Gooding and Katherine (Ryan) Mason, …

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Lowell E. Martin, 96

An obituary is not available at this time for Lowell E. Martin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Lowell-Martin Services Private Service

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Sue Ellen Davis, 84

Sue Ellen Davis, 84 years of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in her home, under the care of Hospice.  Sue Ellen was born October 22, 1940, in Hillsdale, Michigan, the daughter of the late Glenn William and Grace M. (Sauders) Davis. Sue Ellen was a sorter …

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Helen E. Sanders, 84

Helen E. Sanders, 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Bryan Healthcare & Rehabilitation.  Helen was born on August 17, 1940, in Harrogate, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ellis O. and Effie M. (Harkins) Russell.  She married Frederick A. “Fred” Sanders on March 17, 1959, in …

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Coats for Christmas underway in Defiance.

The 37th annual Coats for Christmas is underway in Defiance. Sponsored by Defiance’s First Presbyterian Church, the event asks the community for donations of warm winter coats, especially children’s coats, in good condition. These coats are then distributed free of charge to community members who may not otherwise have one …

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NSCC hosting free veterans luncheon Nov. 7th.

Northwest State Community College invites area veterans to enjoy a complimentary Veterans Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7th, starting at 11:30am in the Voinovich Auditorium on the College’s Archbold campus. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 5th to Kyrin Grime in the NSCC Foundation office at …

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Applications for Teacher Bootcamp Program in Ohio open.

In education news, Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted has announced that the application period for Ohio’s Teacher Bootcamp Program is open for institutions of higher education. Teacher bootcamps bring educators into local businesses to help expose them to the in-demand career skillsets their communities need so they can better prepare …

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Arlene K. Boyer, 81

Arlene Kay (Seeley) Boyer, age 81, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton. Arlene was an active member of the Nettle Lake United Brethren Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and working in her yard. Arlene and her twin sister were …

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Vicki A. Taylor, 75

Vicki A. Taylor, 75, of Hicksville, Ohio, and formerly of Middlebury, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.  Vicki was born on December 16, 1948, in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late Herbert M. and Ellenore C. (Newill) Hart.  She was a 1966 graduate of …

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Don E. Bowdle, 83

Don E. Bowdle, age 83, of Edgerton, OH died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Don was a skilled tool and die maker and retired from Rieke Corporation in Auburn, In. He was an active member of the Emanuel United Methodist Church Rural Edgerton. He enjoyed riding …

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