Julia M. “Judy” Swary, 93 years, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn, where she was a resident. Judy was born February 22, 1923 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dasky and Lucille (Crane) Hale. She married Paul Levi Swary in 1941, …

In Henry County Common Pleas Court, a Napoleon man was arraigned for a crash that killed a woman in November. 28-year-old Scott Houser pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of aggravated vehicular homicide. The man lost control in Freedom Township on Nov. 14th, rolled the vehicle twice, hitting a barn. …

A Toledo man was sent to prison on Friday for forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Defiance. Teofilo Casiano was sentenced to four years in prison for burglary and drug charges. The man was also ordered to forfeit $3,400 in cash that was seized when he was arrested …

The Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio has awarded a local cancer program with a $5,000 grant. The group, Cancer Assistance of Williams County, will use the grant to support residents who face cancer, and they never have to pay for services.

A drive-by shooting late last week about two miles north of Fayette injured one person. A car driver reported that an SUV pulled up alongside them at a stop sign on Morenci Rd. and shot through the back seat on the driver’s side, hitting a passenger. The victim was shot …

Charles O. “Chuck” Stevens 66, of Pioneer passed away Wednesday March 2, 2016 at his home after a brief illness. He was born September 15, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio to Charles I. and Donna M. (Williams) Stevens. Chuck was a 1969 Montpelier High School graduate. He married Geraldine F. Mancini …

Norma L. Leupp, age 92, of Stryker passed away early Thursday March 3, 2015 at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Prior to her retirement she worked for the former Strydel in Stryker for many years. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker.

Robert James Lupien, age 72, of Edon, Ohio, died on March 2, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Lupien was a an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He also worked as a police officer for the City of Toledo in the 1960s. After high school, Robert worked with troubled youth …

Secretary of State Jon Husted named the members of the county boards of elections for Ohio, their new three year terms begin next Tuesday. In Defiance County, Democrat Charles Gray and Republican Steven Sondergaard. In Williams County, Democrat Mark Fox and Republican Scott Towers. The appointments made just in time …

The American Red Cross needs donations, and is holding a blood drive at Grover Hill Elementary School on March 14th. The drive is from 1:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m. and you can schedule an appointment or get more info at 800-RED-CROSS.