Courtney Montague

Tuesday, March 19th Primary Election recap.

Recap of Tuesday’s Primary Election in Williams County and the State of Ohio. 26.8% of registered voters in Williams County cast a ballot. Here are some unofficial results… For Republican County Commissioner in Williams County: Scott Lirot – 2,397 (44.16%) Lewis D. Hilkert – 2,094 (38.58%) John Drinnon – 937 …

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Fatal accident Tuesday in Defiance County.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a single vehicle crash. The crash occurred at approximately 12:20 PM on Tuesday March 19, 2024. The crash was located on State Route 249 just west of State Route 15, in Defiance County. Scott Cupps, age 48, of Ney, was westbound …

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Stray cats discussed in Stryker.

Stryker Village Councilman Dusty Potter had begun a conversation about stray cats at last month’s meeting, based on his personal experience. He said that rather than taking on an extended process of revising village ordinances, he found the county humane society can provide some assistance through a spay and neuter …

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New Superintendent at Edgerton.

The Edgerton Local Schools Board of Education voted to approve a superintendent contract Monday for Ben Wilhelm, current middle and high school principal. Wilhelm, who has been principal for four years, will take over for Interim Superintendent Tim Meister on Aug. 1. Meister was appointed early this year following the …

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Maple Syrup Festival Saturday.

Are you hungry? Pancakes, sausage and real maple syrup are on the menu for the annual Maple Syrup Festival this Saturday, March 23rd. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Williams County Fairgrounds. The Williams County Fair Foundation and Williams County Port Producers will prepare the breakfast. It costs $8 …

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Albert E. Cook, 83

Albert E. Cook, age 83, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Regency Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio. Al worked as a machinist at ARO Corporation for 42 years until the closing of the plant. He enjoyed camping , singing and karaoke. He had a set-up and would host …

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Neva J. Patton, 77

Neva J. Patton , age 77, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio where she had been a resident. Neva worked as a machine operator at the former Bryan Custom Plastics for over 35 years before she retired.  She enjoyed walking and …

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Lindsey A. Motter, 29

Lindsey A. Motter, “Linny” or “Squish”, 29, of Pioneer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 due to complications from a tragic car accident. Lindsey was born July 17, 1994 in Bryan, Ohio to Pam (Lonabarger) and Scott Motter. She graduated from North Central High School and was employed by Reifel …

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Gary Wheeler, 50

Gary Wheeler, 50, Montpelier Ohio Born on 6/4/73 Passed on 3/4/24 Graduated from Montpelier class of ‘92 Family: Kristy Wheeler Brother- Andy Wheeler Kids- Sean Moskwa, Brandon Moskwa, Amber Massey Grandkids-  Drake Massey, Jayden Massey, Brandi Massey, Carter Massey, Aubrey Massey, Preston Moskwa, Jaylee Moskwa, Roxy Moskwa Nephews- Mackenzie Downing, …

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Montpelier Schools to spend on student wellness and aid for disadvantaged students.

The Montpelier Exempted Village School District will spend more than 500-thousand dollars on student wellness and aid for disadvantaged students. The money comes from the state and includes two programs: Student Wellness Success Fund and the Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid. According to the Bryan Times, the Ohio Department of Education, …

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