Richard W. “Cookie” Cook, 83, of Montpelier, passed away on March 17, 2020 at his home. Cookie was born on July 16, 1936 in Wauseon to Wayne B. and Lillian B. (Julliard) Cook. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954 where he was a member of the golf team …

John VanHorn, 61, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in an automobile accident. John was born on May 22, 1958 in VanWert, Ohio, the son of the late James Sr and Dorothy (Owens) VanHorn. On July 16, 1998, he was united in marriage to Leigh Ann Kortokrax and she survives. …

Ohio’s top health official orders the polls closed over coronavirus concerns, hours before voters were supposed begin casting ballots in the state’s presidential primary. Gov. DeWine announced the decision after a judge had ruled against his request that in-person voting be delayed because crowds at polling places…putting people at unacceptable …

Bryan City Schools and other districts across the state are not yet addressing makeup days in the coronavirus battle…should the closure of schools end at three weeks as planned, and barring further guidance from the state. Currently, students across the state are being marked as attending. Officials add in-need students’ …

The Delta Municipal Building is closed to the public until further notice in the fight against the coronavirus. Municipal staff will still be available to assist residents by phone or email. Street, Water and Wastewater departments will continue operation but will limit access to the public.

Indiana state officials announce four new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number statewide to at least 19. They involved residents of Hamilton and Marion counties. For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing …

Allen “Al” I. Carter,  age 77, of Archbold, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Community Hospitals and Wellness Center, Bryan, Ohio.  Al was born August 18, 1942 in Fulton County, Ohio to the late Ivan H. and Dorothy G. (Burkholder) Carter.  He married Elizabeth “Donna” Corey on March …

Patricia A. Rickels, 80 years, of Auburn, Indiana, and a former long-time resident of Sherwood, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, in her daughter’s residence in Auburn, Indiana.  Patricia was born March 24, 1939, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elmer and Alice (Robinson) Hosler.  She married Donald …

Gov. DeWine orders schools to close for three weeks, starting today, and a ban on gatherings of more than 100 to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Last week, five confirmed cases have been reported in Ohio. At the conclusion of three weeks, further action will be considered. In a …

All bars and restaurants in Ohio are closed until further notice. Gov. DeWine makes the call. He says if something to keep people apart isn’t done now…it will be too late. Takeout and delivery is still allowed. He added he knows its tough on small businesses…some steps may be taken …