Firefighters from Jewell, Ridgeville Township and South Richland converged on a large barn fire on Monday that did extensive damage on Flory Road in Defiance County. The blaze was reported about 2:45 p.m. and it took firefighters about four hours to clear. The property is owned by Rebecca and David …

Wauseon’s recreation superintendent is leaving that job for another. Aaron Tiplady resignation was announced on Monday night at the City Council meeting. The public service director told council that they will begin the process to find his replacement soon.

Regional planning director for Wauseon told Council in their meeting that grant money is coming in. David Wright said of 15 applications he’s received for downtown revitalization grand funding, nine have been deemed eligible to receive project funding. Wright told the council that a lot of things are going to …

A former Olympic track and field athlete who later coached for Ohio State and lived in Northwest Ohio was killed in a car crash on Monday. 74-year-old Mamie Rallins was driving on State Route 53 and crossed the center line, and hitting two semis and a car. She died at …

Donna L. Wilhelm, age 66, of Wauseon, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, in her home, following a lengthy illness. Donna was born in Lima, Ohio on September 20, 1949, the daughter of Lawrence and Edna (Huber) Richer. On October 13, 1973 she married John A. Wilhelm, and he survives. …

Audrey May Scott, 99, of Montpelier, passed away early Monday morning at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on March 15, 1917 near Melbern, Ohio to Charles G. and Gertrude E. (Landel) Spangler. Audrey graduated from Bryan High School in 1935. On October 31, …

Governor John Kasich made his first TV appearance since dropping out of the race for the presidency. He told CNN’s Anderson Cooper he is not ready to endorse Donald Trump, saying he doesn’t like how Trump attacks people. He dismissed the suggestion that he should run as an independent candidate …

We got new details about a crash that killed an elderly Defiance woman on Saturday evening. 86-year-old Miriam Hedges failed to yield to a truck driven by Michael Stumbo and was killed on Ohio 15 at Watson Road. Troopers now say alcohol was not a factor. Visitation is Wednesday at …

Defiance’s biggest eyesore, a former residential home turned commercial is the topic of discussion for the state board later this month. The buildings owners have been cited for not complying with state building code requirements. The state could order the deficient building torn down. City officials don’t necessarily want that, …

Sauder Village announced their Memorial Day weekend plans this week. All Active Duty Military and Veterans will receive free admission on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Memorial Day Weekend. On Sunday only, kids 16 and under receive free admission. Sauder Village will also offer free admission to all active …