An Archbold man who was indicted earlier this year on sex charges including rape, assault and abduction in Fulton County has been reindicted by a grand jury with a specification alleging he is a sexually violent predator. According to the Fulton County Prosecutor’s Office, 27 year old Rafeal E. Vasquez …

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs will have a vacant seat beginning Jan. 1. Anyone interested in filling the position should send a letter of interest and resume to Director of Utilities, Derek Schultz, 841 E. Edgerton St., Bryan, Ohio 43506 or email them to director@cityofbryan.com. Applicants need to be …

Heather Rae Huffman, age 50, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bryan, on December 14, 2025.  Heather was born November 21, 1975 in Montpelier, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Four County Vocational School.  Heather worked at Shaffer’s Restaurant and Frankie’s Restaurant, Bryan, Ohio;  Dimensions Veneer, Edon, …

Members of the Williams County Community Health Improvement Plan reviewed successes, challenges and future goals this week, highlighting ongoing collaboration, program implementation and areas needing improvement across the county. Done every three years, the Community Health Assessment is a collaborative effort involving the Williams County Health Department, Parvkview and wellness …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Monday 17 economic development projects across the state have been approved, a move expected to create 2,347 new jobs and retain 8,592 existing positions. Among the approved projects is an expansion by Wieland …

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on December 16th, at approximately 4:51 P.M. The crash occurred on N Holland Sylvania Road and Sylvania Road. 60 year old Cheryl L. Bettinger, of Toledo, was driving a 2018 Ford Escape north on …

Norma M. Murray, age 98, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bryan, Ohio. Norma was a 1945 graduate of Stryker High School. She was a beautician at The Beauty Nook in Bryan, followed by Classic Hair Design, where …

The Four County ADAMhs Board was informed during its meeting last week that an additional $112,170 for recovery housing has been received. The money was distributed by the Ohio Department of Development’s Office of Housing Support to provide stable, transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. …

The office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Stacey S. Stiriz to the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division. Stiriz, of Delta, will assume office on Jan. 12, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Michael J. Bumb, who resigned. …

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on Sunday, December 14th, at approximately 1:50 a.m. The crash occurred on State Route 66 south of the Defiance-Williams County line in Tiffin Township, Defiance County. 47 yar old Scott Burchfield, of …