Merici A. Krieger-Harms, age 93, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Prior to her retirement she had worked at the former German Village Products in Wauseon for 25 years. Merici was born in Williams County, Ohio on February 6, 1927, the …

A DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy’s car is hit by a vehicle while he was stopped to help with a prior crash. Deputy, Mathew Haber complained of back pain after the crash. A police dog was in the back seat of the police car and was transported to Auburn Hills Animal …

Ten people face drug-related charges in LaGrange following a drug bust. During their search of an area property, officers find 5 ounces of heroin, 4 grams of methamphetamine, hypodermic needles, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. They also find a pistol and a shotgun. The investigation is ongoing, by both state and …

A new hog farm is approved for Williams County by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Planson Pork is the new operators at the farm on County Road 22, in Springfield. Concerns were expressed about groundwater issues, odor and insects, manure storage and land applications. The approval can be appealed within …

Opponents of a bill that would repeal the ban on using fireworks on private property are warning the legislation could lead to dangerous consequences. Current law allows consumers to legally buy fireworks in Ohio, but requires they be taken out of the state within 48 hours of purchase. Critics of …

Fredrick L. Hutchins, age 64, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, in his home after a sudden illness.  Mr. Hutchins was a 1974 graduate of Hamilton High School and retired from Simpson Industries with thirteen years of service.  He also was a driver for the Amish …

Robert J. Weber, age 91, of Beachwood, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Kemper House, Highland Heights.  Beloved husband of Betty (nee Pruden) for 68 years; loving father of Jeffrey Weber, Jennifer Weber and Douglas (Christine) Weber; devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by …

To honor the life and legacy of  Hobie Krouse, the public is invited to attend a celebration of life to be held at Montpelier High School, February 16, 2020 beginning at 2pm. Please bring your own special memories, as well as, hear many speakers share that day including Lynn Oberlin, …

A Defiance man dies in a crash on Highway 6, about six miles southeast of Bryan. Officials tell reporters Phillip Powell was westbound…when he goes over the median, into oncoming traffic. That’s when he slams into a pickup, driven by Roger Bostelman, of Hamler. Powell was pronounced dead when officials …

Farmers hurt by the trade war get good news, as the third round of the 2019 Market Facilitation Program payments are approved in Washington. The payments are aimed at helping farmers, suffering from trade retaliation. Williams County farmers who do qualify will receive $67 per acre, with a cap of …