In Defiance County, 61 year old James Schappert of Defiance, was injured in a crash involving a van. According to the Defiance post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, at 1:45 p.m. on Ohio 15, north of Brunersburg, Schappert’s motorcycle swerved to avoid a van driven by 60 year old Richard …

Two motorcyclists were injured Wednesday in two separate crashes in the area. In Paulding County, a Michigan man sustained serious injuries Wednesday evening. 32 year old Barron Elder of Hudson, Mich., was listed in serious condition at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. The Van Wert post of the Ohio Highway Patrol …

A Henry County woman was institutionalized following an attack of a retired Catholic priest in Putnam County last year. On March 1, 66 year old Frances Wilhelm of Napoleon, was found not guilty by reason of insanity following the attempted murder of Father Herman Scherger. On Sept. 5, Wilhelm attacked …

Patricia D. McKenzie, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born on June 7, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to Claire Robinett and Leone Berle Stoy. Pat graduated from Montpelier High School. She married Dana “Ray” McKenzie on November 15, 1957 and he preceded her in death …

Jeffery Morgan Siebert, age 68, of Wauseon, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. He was born in Defiance on December 19, 1948. ”Jeff” was adopted into the home of Fred and Ruth (Comer) Siebert at six weeks of age and later was joined by siblings, …

As a result of a plea negotiation, Jeremy D. Havens pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and trafficking in drugs to a Williams County resident who then overdosed and died as a result. Havens pleaded guilty to both Involuntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs within the vicinity of a …

The latest class to graduate from the Ohio Highway Patrol Academy class included three local men. The 161st class graduated 85 cadets Friday after they underwent 23 weeks of training. Black Chase of Antwerp was assigned to the Van Wert post, while Jarette Lutts of Liberty Center will go to …

Guilty pleas were entered by a Bronson man who lead police on a high speed chase earlier this year. Branch County Circuit Court officials say 43 year old Scott Calloway plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and third degree fleeing from a police officer. Two additional charges of …

Joanna Garber, age 91, of Centerville, Ohio and formerly of Stryker, Ohio died peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Bethany Village in Centerville, Ohio. She was born to the late Charles and Gladys (Wolfe) Jolly on August 07, 1925 in Stryker, Ohio, where she lived most of her life. On …

A Bryan man was charged with a felony sex offense following an alleged incident Friday evening at a Defiance hospital. 45 year old Dan Mekus of N. Walnut St., Bryan, was charged with attempted rape. According to Lt. Scott Campbell of the Defiance Police Department, officers were called to ProMedica …