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Delbert Herman Britsch, 77

Delbert Herman Britsch, age 77, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, November 7, 2018, after a long battle with lung cancer. Delbert was born on June 5, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio, and was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Margaret (Schroeder) Britsch. Delbert graduated …

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Deadly Accident Near Edon

One person dies after his semi rolls over on the westbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike, a quarter-mile east of Edon’s Westgate exit. Officials suspect a medical condition behind the wheel could be the cause of the solo crash. An investigation is underway at this hour by area officials.

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Break In Suspect Faces Charges

A Fulton County man is brought in by police following an incident in Wauseon. James Elias is charged with aggravated burglary. He was arrested by the Wauseon Police and taken to the Corrections Center in Stryker. Investigators say Elias entered an occupied trailer on North Shoop Avenue. The occupant reportedly …

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A Protest Against The Aquifer Plan

Here’s the latest on the aquifer story. Susan Catterall of Hamilton Lake is going over to Pioneer, where Artesia of Pioneer owner, Ed Kidston is also mayor. Her goal?…a protest vigil during the council meeting. Catterall, like many around here, is dead set against the plan to drill into the …

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Big Road Project Rolling In Edgerton

In Edgerton, road work for the west and east sides of Hull Street appears to be set. The Village Council voted to move ahead with the project. One of the features of the project planned was cut in an effort to shave a few dollars from the cost…it looks like …

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Husted Is Now Lt Gov

If you haven’t heard yet…Montpelier’s Jon Husted is elected Ohio lieutenant governor in Tuesday’s midterm election. Husted, 51, was on the ticket with new governor, Mike DeWine. From 2005 to 2009, Husted served as speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and remains one of the youngest people to do …

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Charles W. “Chuck” McGrady, 80

Charles W. “Chuck” McGrady, 80 years, of Bryan passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in his residence with his wife by his side. Chuck was born June 30, 1938 in BelAir, Maryland, the son of the late Andrew C. and Nora S. (Burkins) McGrady. He was a 1977 graduate of …

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Loren Henry Onweller, 96

Loren Henry Onweller, age 96, of Wauseon, passed away Monday afternoon, November 5, 2018. Prior to his retirement he been a minister for the former Evangelical United Brethren Church for over 20 years, and had been a Special Education Teacher in numerous North-Central Ohio communities. Loren was born in Fulton …

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McColley Defeats Papin

Incumbent Republican, Rob McColley of Napoleon defeats Democrat, Adam Papin, of Bryan for the 1st Senate District. At last check, McColley held a commanding 73-27 percent margin of victory. In Williams County, McColley’s margin was similar. He has been serving in the 1st Senate District since December 2017, when he …

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Local Board Renewal Levy Passes Again

The Four County ADAMhs Board’s, five-year renewal levy passes in the general election by a vote of 26,272-17,371. The levy was first approved in 1989 and has been extended every five years since. The tax generates nearly $2.1 million a year, or 29 percent of the board’s budget. For the …

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