Crews take a on pair of fires in Napoleon. The first was at a machine shop on Industrial Drive in Oldcastle. The building’s sprinkler system was on when firefighters arrived. The blaze was extinguished a few minutes after that. No word on damage. Then, later, another call. This time on …

An Edgerton man is indicted in a Defiance County courtroom. 20 year old Jonah Brown is accused of failure to comply with a police officer and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Prosecutors say Brown was seen driving a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. He then allegedly failed to comply …

Some funny money is out there. Officials say someone bought a meal at the Williams County Fair with a fake 100 dollar bill. Then, they say, the suspect bought gas with another phony hundred at the Edon Main Stop. Local officials say they have notified the Secret Service.

Michael Galbraith is the Democrat running to unseat incumbent 5th District Congressman Bob Latta in November’s general election, and he’s coming to Bryan for a town hall meeting. It’s set for the Bryan Community Center on Buffalo Road…it is open to the public.

Penny Marie Johnson, age 64, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:55 P.M. on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center where she was a resident after an extended illness. She was a graduate of Bryan High School and had previously worked at Sauder Woodworking. Penny Marie Johnson was …

Robert D. Wheeler, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:30 A.M. on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Wheeler was a 1956 graduate of Bryan High School and a longtime employee of Fisher Automatic Vending in …

Joe A. Wisman, 78, of Montpelier passed away early Saturday morning at his home. He was born on June 21, 1940 in Wauseon to Amos O. and Mary D. (Seward) Wisman. Joe graduated from Montpelier High School in 1958. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during …

Donald J. Page, age 91, of De Graff, Ohio, died at 8:40 P.M. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He had worked as a truck driver for many years. Donald was a member of the Teamsters Local Central State Southwest. Donald J. Page was born on June …

Rita M. Wehrle, 63, of Edon passed away Thursday afternoon at her home. She was born on October 19, 1954 in Bryan to Lavon Albert and Helen Ruby (Stackhouse) Wehrle. Rita married Doug Harding on July 6, 2002 and he preceded her in death. She was the owner and operator …

Fire destroys a Pioneer home. Crews were called to a S. Third St. address. Officials tell reporters no injuries were reported. The investigation into the blaze is underway by both state and local officials.