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Jack D. Sutton, age 89, of Edon, Ohio, died at 7:15 A.M. on Tuesday, February, 9, 2016, at Betz Nursing Home, in Auburn, Indiana, after an extended illness. Mr. Sutton was a1945 graduate of Metz, Indiana, High School and was a lifelong farmer. He was employed by Modernaire in Angola, …
Read More »Clarence H. Wuebben, 93
Clarence H. Wuebben, age 93, of Edon, Ohio, died at 7:05 A.M. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Commuity Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan, where he was a patient. Mr. Wuebben was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was employed by the …
Read More »Gerald M. “Jerry” Dominique, 74
Gerald M. “Jerry” Dominique, age 74, of Archbold, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Prior to his retirement, Jerry had worked at Johns Manville in Defiance, International Solutions in Bryan, Nafziger Ice Cream in Archbold and Hayes-Albion in West Unity. Jerry was born in …
Read More »Stryker bringing back football after 85 years
Football is returning to Stryker. After 85 years, the high school will have a team, and the announcement was made at halftime during Friday night’s basketball game. The three year project by the board and administration was a way to excite the students, keep them in the district. Other changes …
Read More »Ohio’s first case of Zika in Cleveland
Ohio has it’s first confirmed case of the Zika virus. A 30-year-old woman in Cleveland had recently traveled to Haiti and showed symptoms late last month. Ohio’s Department of Health says the woman is among three dozen known cases in 13 states and in D.C. The virus is not fatal, …
Read More »Sheriff looking for two on drug warrants
The Defiance County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Mercedes Mason, she’s got a warrant for her arrest for a probation violation stemming from drug charges. Her last known address was on Village Lane. They’re also looking for James L. Price, who lived on Pontiac Drive in Defiance. He’s wanted on …
Read More »Paulding man pleads guilty to Speedway robbery, headed to prison
A Paulding man is going to prison for robbing Defiance’s Speedway station last November. 26-year-old John Gosnell pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He robbed the North Clinton Street gas station on November 14th and fled on foot. Later, a broken down car …
Read More »Central Local needs bond issue to improve school facilities
In Central Local schools, there’s no air conditioning. No sinks in the middle school classrooms, so teachers have to carry buckets of water to the classroom for projects. Other issues include the building is not ADA compliant, and classroom radiators are “falling apart.” Those are some of the reasons the …
Read More »Local spelling champ to compete in Fort Wayne
A competitive spelling contest at Edon-Northwest Local Schools this week is sending the winner to represent Williams County in a regional bee. An 8th grader at St. Patrick Catholic School was named the winner on Monday. Riley Burdge won on the word “polder.” Yes, I had to look it up, …
Read More »Steuben County woman has trial date set for stabbing husband
A Steuben County woman charged with felony battery stabbing her husband last month may plead insanity, according to her lawyer. 56-year-old Deborah Swager allegedly stabbed her husband Timothy in the back with a hunting knife during a fight on January 16th, according to the Sheriff’s Department. She reportedly told them …
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