John M. Anderson, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday June 16, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1957 in Montpelier to H. Allen and Mary (Beucler) Anderson. John graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in …

Here’s a round up of things to do with your family. The Putnam County Fair begins today at the county fairgrounds in Ottawa at 5 p.m. It runs through Saturday. Tuesday is Kids’ Day at the Putnam County Fair, with children 16 and younger admitted free until 4 p.m. Bryan’s …

Several people were injured in a fight Friday night at a Defiance apartment complex, and at least one person has been charged with a felony. 59-year-old Robert Goetz was arrested by police and charged him with felonious assault. He was transported to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. During the …

Last week’s Bryan Jubilee drew less people this year than last, but the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director said it was a big success, and last year’s event was the largest in its 16 year history. The weather is always part of the story, and that likely was …

Two unnamed donors to the Williams County YMCA Capital Campaign issued a challenge to raise $25,000 by matching donations from residents and businesses up to $12,500. The Executive Director said they met the goal in just one day. The so-called Mystery Partners have now doubled the stakes, promising to match …

We’re working to learn more about a man who was shot and killed on Thursday by a Williams County Sheriff’s Deputy who responded to a well-being check on U.S. 20 north of Montpelier and found the man armed in a chair outside his residence. Family members reportedly warned the Sheriff’s …

We’re working to learn more about a man who was shot and killed on Thursday by a Williams County Sheriff’s Deputy who responded to a well-being check on U.S. 20 and found the man armed in a chair outside his residence. It appeared to officers to be a semi-automatic rifle, …

The Williams County Relay for Life on Friday night raised more than $230,000 for the American Cancer Society. They have until August to raise the additional funds, hoping to make it to $270,000. The 18-hour event began Friday evening at the fairgrounds in Montpelier with teams walking continuously through the …

Mary Beth Wonderly, 72 years, of Hicksville, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Mary was born February 27, 1944 in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby (Darnell) Hollis. She was a graduate of Hicksville High School. She married James G. Wonderly on …

An officer involved shooting has left one man dead. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating the man’s death yesterday morning. According to a Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies were dispatched to a residence on US 20 near CR 7 for a wellbeing check. Deputies say an …