Herbert L. Retcher, 75 years, of Ney, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 22, 2020, in his residence.  Herb was born August 21, 1944, in Malinta, Ohio, the son of the late Harold W.  and Virginia J. (Cramer) Retcher.  He was a 1962 graduate of Fairview High School.  He married Alice …

Initial reports by the Williams County Health Department early Saturday of the first positive test result for coronavirus in Williams County are incorrect. Officials say it is someone from Defiance County. At one time, this person had been a Williams County resident. The Ohio Department of Health reports over 200 …

Bryan Municipal Utilities suspends all utility disconnections for non-payment to customers. The utility says it’s in order to give those experiencing financial hardship extra time to make their payments during coronavirus. The suspension applies to home and business accounts alike. BMU directed anyone experience difficulty with making their utility payments, …

In a special meeting, the Pioneer Village Council declares an emergency and waives all utility fees through June in response to the coronavirus. Officials say village utilities, water, sewer and electric, have surpluses in their budget that will allow them to temporarily waive fees for water and sewer in April, …

Hundreds of Bryan City Schools students and their families line up outside their homes, and at Recreation Park, to greet their teachers who paraded through town. The teachers remained in their vehicles but waved, honked and shouted greetings during the parade, which winded throughout the city. Ohio schools have been …

Robert D. Partee, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 12:06 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2020, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. Mr. Partee was a 1972 graduate of Bryan High School and worked at The Aro Corporation for twenty years as a machinist …

Ned S. Hill, 63 years, of Montpelier, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan.  Ned was born February 13, 1957, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Jesse and Carolyn (Clifton) Hill.  Ned was a Laborer for DPII for the past five years.  …

Beverly J. Gotshall, 86 years, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in her residence.  Beverly was born January 20, 1934, in Alvordton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd E. and Pauline R. (Bricker) Pifer.  Beverly was the former owner of “The Bar” in Montpelier.  She had …

Victor G. Perez, age 47, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. He had worked in Wauseon at McDonalds, Wendy’s and Burger King. Victor was born in Wauseon on March 20, 1973, the son of Pablo Perez, Sr. and Sue (Harrison).  Surviving is his …

Jack C. Graf died on March 18, 2020 after a long battle with kidney failure.  He was 72. Born on December 10, 1947, Jack was the son of the late John J. and Marthella (Rupp) Graf.  Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Molly (Tredway), daughters, Jacqueline (Tim) …