Richard B. Gilcher, 58, of Montpelier passed away Friday morning at Parkview North in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 29, 1959 in Bryan to Donald W. and Joann J. (Sidle) Gilcher, Sr. Richard graduated from Hilltop High School in 1977. He was a supervisor at Alex Products, …

Ned A. Bauer, 66, of Pioneer passed away Friday morning in Sebring, Florida. He was born August 21, 1951 in Bryan, Ohio to Russell E. and Edna M. (Buff) Bauer. Ned graduated from Montpelier High School in 1969. He married Anna L. McMillen on December 1, 1973 in Montpelier, Ohio …

Residents listened to Bryan Municipal Utilities request to voluntarily reduce electric consumption during a three-hour peak demand period Thursday morning. Officials note that another cold snap early next week could drive another BMU request to conserve electricity. They add they appreciate the effort…in the end, it will save the utility …

After looking at the weekend forecast, officials at Arps Dairy and the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau came to the decision to cancel the inaugural NYE Countdown celebration, Sunday at Defiance Triangle Park. This weekend’s weather is supposed to have evening lows well below freezing, the National Weather Service predicts …

Bryan Mayor, Douglas Johnson has officially retired from his mayoral post after 16 years. He attended his final council meeting as mayor on Wednesday. On Thursday, former council vice-president Carrie Schlade took the oath of office, becoming just the fourth Bryan mayor in the past 40 years. Schlade is the …

Area officers want Ryan Coker. In Feb, Coker, of Bryan, was indicted for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in Williams County Court. The victim was a 13 year old female. He fled after the charges and the court issued a bench warrant on March 8 when he failed to …

The investigation continues in determining who died in a Dec. 15 Rolling Meadows Blvd house fire in rural Defiance. Coroner, Dr. William Reeves says the identity of the victim has yet to be released by Lucas County officials. Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Defiance County Sheriff’s …

Suzanne Carnahan, 70 years, of Defiance and formerly of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in her residence with her family at her side. Suzanne was born August 2, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Hollis) Sharp. She was a 1965 graduate of …

Bailey J. Miller, age 19, of Pioneer, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home. Bailey was a graduate of North Central High School where he was active in choir, was Class President and both Prom and Homecoming King. He attended Madison Church of God. Bailey was born June …

Charles Martinez Ratliff, 52 years, of Defiance, passed away Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2017 in his residence. Charles was born July 26, 1965 in Defiance, the son of the late Russell and Alice M. (Martinez) Ratliff. He was a 1984 graduate of Defiance High School. Charles was a laborer …