A massive fire breaks out in the old McCray Refrigeration Company building in Kendallville, near Main Street and McCray Court in the downtown area. When crews arrived, they found the south side of the building engulfed in flames. 12 other fire departments around the area ended up assisting in the …

Ohio officials announce where the state’s 56 medical marijuana dispensaries will be located. Smoking it is still illegal in Ohio. Dispensaries will be able to sell oils, edibles, and vaping concentrations to patients. In our region, one will be set up on Conant Street in Maumee.

Joan Marie (Richmond) Helf, age 88, of Edgerton, Ohio, slipped away peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Dream Haven Assisted Living in Edgerton, surrounded by her family and loved ones, to be reunited with her husband of nearly sixty-five years, Merv, and her Savior in Heaven. Joan spent her …

Mary Ann Disbrow, age 81, of West Unity, Ohio, died at 2:30 A.M. on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. Mary Ann was born on October 1, 1936, in Napoleon, Ohio, the daughter of Harmon and Gladys (Rhody) Schroeder and was a graduate of Napoleon High School. …

Doris E. Hageman, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 1:12 P.M. on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Hageman was a homemaker and had owned La Playgirl in Bryan, with her sister. Doris enjoyed crocheting, especially doll clothing, and making jewelry, but …

Joann B. Maneval, 83 years, of West Unity, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Joann was born October 19, 1934 in Delta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold C. and Iola (Metcalf) Skates. She married Donald Loar on February 12, 1950 …

Cheryl Ann Greeno, 61 years, of Archbold, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 31, 2018 in her residence. Cheryl was born November 7, 1956 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bruce and Carolyn (Fox) Moore. Graduating in 1975, Cheryl began working and was a bartender for the Eagles Aerie …

Donald H. Daglow, Jr., age 82, of Coldwater, Michigan, died at 8:10 P.M. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in his home. Mr. Daglow was 1954 graduate of Reading High School. He was a self-employed truck driver hauling milk and grain for many years. He also managed the Fairview Estates Mobile …

Debra A. Killian, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Friday, April 27, 2018, as a result of injuries she sustained during a fire at her home. Debra worked as a service technician at Snow’s Fire Protection for 34 ½ years. She was an active bowler and member of the …

Indiana child welfare officials are launching an online portal, making it easier to conduct background checks on those who work with children. The Department of Child Services said says the portal will go live next week…adding it will shorten the time needed to screen people such as teachers or volunteers. …