The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is celebrating another year of helping Ohioans find missing money at the 2024 Ohio State Fair, which finished Sunday evening. At this year’s fair, the division helped nearly 1,000 claimants who visited the division’s booth find more than $155,400. The largest …

The Montpelier Eagles will host its third annual kid’s fishing tournament at Eagles Pond beginning at noon this Saturday. The event is free, and bait and a light lunch will be provided. Parents will also have a 50/50 second chance drawing and door prizes. The event is for kids ages …

Dean Baker, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was 95. Dean was born April 15, 1929, in Waterloo, Indiana, the son of the late Virgil and Artie Fay (Beard) Baker. He was a 1947 graduate of Hamilton High …

Michael D. Fogel, 76, of Cooney passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on November 21, 1947, in Bryan.  His parents were Victor and Ruth (Hawkins) Collie.  Mike graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965.  On June 19, 1976, he married Barbara E. Clevenger, …

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage, according to an organization press release. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as …

The 171st Henry County fair kicks off Thursday and runs through August 15th. Included in the eight-day event: cheerleading competition, tractor pulls, harness racing, music concerts, amusement rides, livestock showing /judging, food and a number of exhibits and other activities on the fairgrounds in Napoleon. Veterans will be recognized on …

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving two commercial vehicles. The crash occurred on August 4, 2024 at 7:35 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near State Route 108 in Dover Township, Fulton County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Freightliner semi operated by …

Denise M. Smith, age 66, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Denise worked at several area businesses including Potter, Inc., Air Mate and Healthcare Solutions, Inc. She attended New Hope Community Church, was a member of the Imagination …

William Wayne “Bill” Bany, Sr., 85, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, surrounded by his family. Bill was born May 14, 1939, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Harry M. and June B. (Cosper) Bany. Bill graduated …

Maryalice Wisler, 94, a resident of St. Anne Home and Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully left this earthly life and joined many of her beloved friends and family in the next, on Sunday morning, August 4, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1930, to Ralph and Marie …