A Swanton school bus is involved in a minor crash, while making the turn from Hallett Avenue onto Church Street. Officials tell reporters the bus hit the front end of a car. Seven students were on board the bus at the time. No injuries reported. The students were checked out …

The Northwest State Community College Foundation hosted its 10th annual Green Carpet Event, this year themed the “Golden Gala,” and raises over $80,000 for student scholarships. Officials say it’s a high mark for the foundation. The number was up from the college’s 2018 total of $70,000 and up even more …

A proposed House bill would make it easier for Ohioans to seal low-level nonviolent and non-sexual offenses to help them move forward with their lives. The legislation, announced by House Speaker, Larry Householder and Assistant Minority Leader, Kristin Boggs are among a series of bipartisan priorities in the House. A …

Ruth M. Kimpel, age 92, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 7:35 P.M. on Friday, May 24, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.  Mrs. Kimpel attended Taylor Corners County School in DeKalb County, Indiana, and later St. Mary Catholic School.  She was a 1944 …

Mick J. Frisbie, age 50, of Stryker, Ohio, died on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. Mick has been a Deputy Sheriff in Williams County since 2001. He was a K-9 handler for 12 years during that time with K-9 officers Hammer and Ozzy …

Kay E. (Jerger) Knowles, 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and formerly of Montpelier passed away Thursday, May 23rd in Fort Wayne.

Mary Ann Duff, age 86, of Stryker, passed away Sunday morning, May 26, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 24, 1934 in Findlay, Ohio to the late John and Ada (Chaplain) Shrider.  She married Frank T. Duff on July 25, 1981 and he …

Karen Mae Houlton, 81 years, of Hamilton, Indiana passed away May 25, 2019. Karen was born February 26, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Leo Lewis and Bonita Helen (Goudy) Radcliff. She was a 1955 graduate of Hamilton High School. Karen received her degree from International …

LaShonda M. “Shelly”  Peacock, age 48, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away May 23, 2019 in Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio.  She was born February 23, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to the late J.H. Johnson and Carolyn Bozeman.  She married Robert E. Peacock on October 21, 1991 and he survives.  …

To honor Stanley’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services held. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 202 North Liberty Street, West Unity.