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Donal L. Tomblin, Sr., 66, of Pioneer passed away early Thursday morning at his home. He was born on August 5, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Jesse W. and Dorothy L. (Evitts) Tomblin. On May 15, 1969, he married Nancy M. Ignasiak in Romulus, Michigan and she survives. Don enjoyed …
Read More »Bonnie J. Huber, 90
Bonnie J. Huber, 90, of Bryan, passed away on January 4, 2017 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. She was born on November 27, 1926 in Napoleon, Ohio to Arthur and Jenny (Eager) Miller. Bonnie graduated from Hilltop High School and on February 4, 1946 she married Lester W. …
Read More »Defiance man sentenced on rape charges
28 year old Justin Hogue of Maumee Drive in Defiance was given a 14-year term by Judge Joseph Schmenk in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on two counts of attempted rape and gross sexual imposition. He also was classified as a tier 3 sexual offender. The two attempted rape charges …
Read More »The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe in Defiance closing its doors
An iconic candy store in Defiance is closing its doors. The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe has been open for almost 20 years, but soon the doors will close for good. Owners Marvin and Sharon Lantz are retiring at the end of January. Marvin Lantz stated they are just looking for …
Read More »Gov. John Kasich voiced concerns about ACA repeal
Gov. John Kasich voiced concern Wednesday about the possibility that President Barack Obama’s signature federal health care law and its accompanying Medicaid expansion would be repealed outright in the new year, without provisions for needy residents. In particular, the governor questioned the impact on drug addicts in the state who …
Read More »ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Kirk Slusher will serve as acting deputy director of ODOT District 2
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jerry Wray announced Thursday that ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Kirk Slusher will serve as acting deputy director of ODOT District 2 until a permanent replacement is selected for outgoing deputy director Todd Audet. Slusher will manage leadership responsibilities for districts 1 and 2 …
Read More »Billy R. Patton, 74
Billy R. Patton, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 4:24 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Regency Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. Bill was a Supervisor at Bryan Custom Plastics until his retirement and then started PTC Enterprises in Edon until his illness prevented him from working. He …
Read More »Patricia G. Slagle, 93
Patricia G. Slagle, age 93, of Edon, Ohio, died at 6:02 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Oak Grove Manor in Mansfield, Ohio, where she was a resident. Mrs. Slagle was a graduate of Pioneer High School and was employed as a cook for many years in the Edon …
Read More »OSHP releases holiday traffic fatality data
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting preliminary traffic fatality data from the 2017 New Year’s and 2016 Christmas reporting periods. Four people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2017 New Year’s Holiday, a four-day reporting period beginning December 30 and ending January 2. This is a significant decrease …
Read More »Four-year package of water and sewer rates approved by Defiance City Council
A new four-year package of water and sewer rates was approved by Defiance City Council Tuesday night. Council also discussed a recent citizens input rule change and snow removal requirements. Separate ordinances for water and sewer rate changes that were let lie at council’s Dec. 13 meeting were approved Tuesday, …
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