People living in Montpelier have been getting surveys from the city in the mail, asking for feedback on what potential projects residents feel are important to them. The surveys are the beginning of the village’s application process for up to $750,000 in Neighborhood Revitalization funds. Eligible projects include street improvements, …

The Williams County Sheriff’s Office issued 567 concealed carry licenses in 2018…an increase from the 440 permits issued in 2017. This year, 113 licenses were new…454 renewals. Two were suspended, five were denied…none were revoked.

DeArle L. Tanner, age 74, of Wauseon, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements are pending with the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.  Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.GrisierFH.com.

Marvin B. Rockey, age 95, a lifelong resident of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 3:30 A.M. on Thursday, February 28,, 2019, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Rockey was a graduate of Edon High School and served in the United States Army in Japan …

Carson L. Bentley, age 78, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:35 P.M. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Mr. Bentley was a “jack of all trades” having worked in different fields all across the country and raced stock cars when he was younger. …

James L. Cole, 80, of Kunkle passed away Thursday evening at his home.  He was born on November 11, 1938 in Jonesville, Michigan to Donald B. and Doris (Bell) Cole.  James graduated from Jonesville High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  On July 13, 1963 …

Three people are taken to the hospital after a two vehicle crash in Harlan on Thimler Road. First responders stayed on the scene for several hours. No word on the extent of the injuries. The investigation into the accident is underway by both state and local authorities at this hour. …

A Stryker man, arrested on Sunday after a police chase, is bound over to the Defiance County Court. Nicholas Lowe was in a Defiance courtroom for fleeing and eluding. Lowe, who was granted court-appointed counsel, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Officers tried to pull him over on N. …

The boil water advisory in Payne is lifted. Mayor, Steve Wobler says a water main break forced the village to declare the advisory on Wednesday. No word on exactly caused that break.

Presidents and CEOs for some of Indiana’s biggest employers have signed a letter, urging state lawmakers to pass a comprehensive hate crime bill. Pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly…engine maker Cummins, and 20 other organizations say Indiana needs a hate crime law that lists specific classes including race, religion, sexual orientation, gender …