Thomas C. Howard, age 57, of rural Delta, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He had worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for many years. Tom was born in Wauseon on August 17, 1960, the son of Donald and Florence (McIntosh) Howard. Tom …

Haden Alexender Bevard, 16, was granted his angel wings on December 1, 2017 due to complications following a heart transplant. He drifted off peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born February 25, 2001 in Toledo, Ohio to his loving parents Byron and Lindsey (Gares) Bevard. Haden …

Gov. John Kasich orders all flags at public buildings and grounds in Ohio to be flown at half-staff, this on the 76th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The bombing on Dec. 7, 1941, led the United States into World War II. More than 690,000 Ohioans were among …

ProMedica taps Doug Bush to become president of Defiance Regional Hospital. Bush starts in January. He has served as associate vice president of strategic planning and business development for ProMedica, and was a major contributor in the development of the health care provider’s Urgent Care strategy. Before then, he served …

A state representative from Napoleon takes over the seat of an Ohio senator who resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal. Republican Robert McColley was sworn in replace former GOP Senator Clifford Hite. Hite, 63, resigned in October, later issuing a statement on Twitter apologizing for engaging in inappropriate conversations and …

Toledo Police says two people were shot by officers at the Monroe Carryout parking lot. Detectives were in the area, in response to the recent gun violence in the area. 26-year-old Richard Morris and 22-year-old Jayvon Wynee shot at two officers and missed. The police returned fire, taking them down. …

Jamie A. Walsh, age 26, of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his home. Jamie was a 2009 graduate of Fairview High School and was employed as a network technician for Lightningnet in Auburn, Indiana. He enjoyed grilling, shooting and target practice, being with friends and …

A Williams County-based manufacturer moves forward with a $12 million expansion, after county commissioners approved a tax abatement agreement. The 15-year, 100 percent Enterprise Zone Agreement for 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics in Holiday City will clear the way for a 200,000-square-foot plant build up that is expected to bring 100 …

Despite problems maintaining staffing levels, Bryan Fire Chief, Bruce Siders says his department is now rated among the top 2 percent of fire departments nationwide. Siders told Bryan City Council the Insurance Services Office has changed the Department’s rating from a Class 3 to a Class 2 rating. Bryan is …

Former Republican state representative, Jim Hoops, places his name in consideration to replace Rob McColley in Ohio’s 81st District. He joins Leipsic Village Administrator, Justin Barnhart in seeking the position. Hoops previously served as a state representative from 1999-2006, when the district included Henry, Putnam, Van Wert, Paulding and some …