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Fatal crash on U.S. 127 in Van Wert County Monday.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three vehicle, fatal traffic crash that occurred Monday, on U.S. 127 in Van Wert County. At approximately 10:56 am, a vehicle, operated by 30 year old Zachary J. Wood, of Convoy, OH was traveling southbound on U.S. 127 …

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Woodcarver’s Show and Sale at Sauder Village this weekend.

The 38th annual Woodcarver’s Show and Sale, Sauder Village’s premier wood carving showcase, will be held at Founders Hall this weekend (Oct. 25-26) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The juried exhibit will feature dozens of skilled craftsmen, each showcasing their individual style and talent. From intricate figurines to detailed …

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3 candidates seek U.S. 9th District seat.

In an election update, three candidates – all from Lucas County – are seeking the U.S. 9th District seat that represents some local counties, but the main battle is situated between the two traditional parties. The candidates are Democrat incumbent Marcy Kaptur of Toledo, seeking her 22nd two-year term in …

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NSCC scholarship application period now open.

The 2024-25 scholarship application period for Northwest State Community College (NSCC) is now open for new and future students. NSCC has institutional and foundation scholarships available for students, ranging from $250 to full tuition, and many scholarships are awarded to more than one student each year. Some highlights of NSCC …

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Williams County Top Cop award winner announced.

Sgt. Jeremy Viers of the Bryan Police Department Friday was named the Williams County Top Cop Award winner. Viers, who has been nominated several times in the past, grew up in Montpelier and graduated cum laude from Defiance College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He had been with …

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Frozen waffles products under recall.

Hundreds of frozen waffles products sold at Walmart, Target and other major grocery stores in the U.S. are under recall because they could be contaminated with listeria. TreeHouse Foods announced a voluntary recall of more than 500 varieties of frozen waffles on Friday. The Illinois-based manufacturer said that it discovered …

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Philip E. Funkhouser, 87

Philip Edward Funkhouser, 87, of West Unity, passed away on October 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 8, 1937 in Defiance County to Wendell Ward Funkhouser and Eve Lanore (Rhoades) Funkhouser. Phil graduated from Paulding High School in 1955. While still in school, he drove truck …

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James C. Wallace, 92

James C. Wallace, 92, of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on October 15, 1932 in Montpelier to Chester and Allie (Alpaugh) Wallace. James graduated from Montpelier High School and went on to honorably serve his country …

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Ruby Viola (Clay) Lockhart, 112

Ruby Viola Lockhart, 112, of Bryan, formerly of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on May 17, 1912, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Andrew and Ida (Baker) Clay. At the time of her passing, she was the oldest person in …

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Tyler W. Bernath, 41

Tyler W. Bernath, 41 of Montpelier passed away on October 16, 2024 in the comfort of his home listening to his favorite music with his significant other Nicki.  He was born on October 7, 1983 in Montpelier to Ronald W. and Rhonda (Wright) Bernath.  He attended Montpelier High School and …

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Parkview conducting Community Health Needs Assessment.

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.

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Serious injury crash injures Ohio State Patrol Trooper.

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, …

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Indiana man bound over to Defiance Co. Common Pleas Court.

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% …

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Williams Co. Dive Team has been expanded.

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.  

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Sue C. Scranton, 87

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” …

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