Jerry L. “Dutch” Matthews, 57, of Edon passed away Thursday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 13, 1958 in Montpelier to Thomas B. and Doris E. (Chroninger) Matthews, Sr. Dutch graduated from Edon High School in 1977. On June 10, 1989 …

Douglas V. Stoufer, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:05 A.M. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his home after an 8 month battle with cancer. Doug was a material handler at Bard Manufacturing for 35 years. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and …

Pearl A. Babcock, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 A.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center. Pearl worked for the City of Bryan in the City Clerk’s office and Bryan Lights & Water Department. She had also worked at Bryan Custom Plastics and as …

Jeremiah Caleb Chrzan, 15 years, of Hamilton, passed away suddenly, Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home. Jeremiah was born December 18, 2000 in Stegall, Texas, the son of Robert James and Michelle Lynn (Mark) Chrzan. He was home-schooled and was completing his freshman year of High School studies. Jeremiah …

The Sheriff’s Department arrested a man for the killings of Hannah Fischer and her boyfriend Frank Tracy Jr. The suspect, Bradley Gillespie is from Defiance. He lives at the home where Tracy’s vehicle was found on February 12th on Anspacher Rd. According to the Sheriff, both victims were killed in …

A Bryan man was arrested Friday on a rape charge. Police say 19-year-old Grant Schneider was arrested Friday morning just before 2 a.m. after a neighbor complained about loud noises and crying coming from an apartment at Meadow Creek Apartments. Police took Schneider to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

If your water looks a little rusty, its because the Bryan Municipal Water Department is beginning the spring water main flushing. The rusty colored water is temporary. It’s safe to drink, but you may not want to wash clothes in it because it can stain light-colored clothing. The water superintendent …

Parents with children who have behavior problems due to autism or ADHD can get help at a free training class to be held at Defiance Hall on the campus. The course is three hours long, and teaches ways to reinforce good behavior and handle and change unwanted behavior. The director …

The grand jury in Defiance County has handed down several indictments. A man is charged with rape after meeting an 18-year-old through social media and showing up at her home where she was attacked. 21-year-old Rian Barton is facing two counts of rape, aggravated burglary and sexual battery.

A Hicksville woman is facing charges for identity fraud. 27-year-old April Shugars allegedly stole credit cards from a victim and used their personal information to obtain over $1,000. The indictment says the alleged crimes occurred between December and February.