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Area Flooding Alert

The National Weather Service issues a Flood Warning for the Tiffin River, near Stryker. It is in effect through Saturday. The river’s flood stage is listed at 11 feet and forecasts indicate it could rise to 13.6 feet at some point today.

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Clara C. Ankney, 102

Clara C. Ankney, 102 years, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Clara was born December 8, 1914 in Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Rose (Isch) Chamberlin. She married Oney Ankney on December 15, 1932 …

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Howard D. Moor, 89

Howard D. Moor, 89, of Montpelier passed away Saturday afternoon at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on March 10, 1928 in Edon, Ohio to Harold F. and Alta P. (Alwood) Moor. Howard graduated from Montpelier High School in 1946. On December 20, 1946, he married …

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MILDRED L. “MILLIE” WEANER, 89

MILDRED L. “MILLIE” WEANER, age 89, of Sherwood, Ohio, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7 at her residence. She was born in Defiance County’s Mark Township on March 6, 1928, to the late Charles O. and Olive (Hosler) Reeb, and graduated from Mark Center School …

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Frank L. Donnett, 53

Frank L. Donnett, 53, of Wauseon, passed away late Friday, July 7, 2017 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, surrounded by his family. Prior to his retirement, he was a yard foreman at Lugbill Supply Center in Archbold for many years. Mr. Donnett was born in Napoleon, Ohio …

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Edon Water System Update

Edon officials don’t expect residents to experience any problems while the water tower is down for maintenance the next four weeks. The work is part of the maintenance contract involving the tower. If the water plant loses power or if there is an equipment malfunction there will be a depressurization …

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WC Septic Funds

Williams County is one of 11 northwest Ohio counties to receive Ohio Environmental Protection Agency funding to repair or replace failing household sewage treatment systems. The Williams County Health Department received $300,000 in principal forgiveness loan money. Henry County also received $300,000. Eligible homeowners will receive a 100, 85 or …

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Montpelier Water Work

Residents in Montpelier may notice some discoloration in their water as the Montpelier Water Department will begin their annual fire hydrant flushing and flow-testing program. The Village says that even though the water is discolored, it is still safe to drink. They say double-check the water before using an automatic …

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Stalker Arrest

Coldwater Police make an arrest in a stalking investigation. 61 year old Mark Yearling of Montgomery was taken into custody by Michigan State troopers. The arrest came after a traffic stop on Highway 12 and Western Avenue. Yearling’s name came up on a warrant that was issued by the Branch …

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Arson Suspect Caught

Authorities in Auburn arrest a suspect in connection with a fire that caused significant damage to the Eckhart Public Library. Nykolas Elkin, 24, from Auburn was brought in to County Jail on arson charges. Auburn Police Chief, Martin McCoy says the coordinated effort of all who were involved led police …

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