Courtney Montague

Forest E. Dietrich, 86

Forest E. Dietrich, age 86, of Ney, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  Forest was a sawyer at Ney Lumber Company for over 40 years and was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years.  He was an avid deer hunter for over 60 years, loved …

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Norma J. Stephens-Graber, 92

Norma J. Stephens-Graber, 92, of Waterloo, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Auburn Village, Auburn, Indiana.  Norma was born August 22, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, daughter of the late Theodore “Teddy” and Dolores (Scranton) Stone.  She graduated from Lima Central High School, Lima, Ohio.  Norma married Wendell D. …

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Williams Co. Commissioners transfer funds.

The Williams County commissioners recently approved a couple of fund transfers and received the dog warden report for May. And according to the Bryan Times, the commissioners approved transferring $7,891 within Williams County Common Pleas Court to help cover a shortfall in the salary line item for the end of …

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World’s Largest Swim Lesson.

The Defiance YMCA will be hosting a worldwide event next week – the world’s largest swim lesson (WLSL).The event will take place on June 20 across six continents worldwide, and this is the 15th year for the event, but the first time the Defiance YMCA will be taking part. Defiance …

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Geraldine “Gerrie” Snyder, 86

Geraldine “Gerrie” Snyder, 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Gerrie was born March 15, 1938, in Deskins, Virginia, daughter of the late Lincoln and Leah (Fletcher) Stiltner. She was a 1955 graduate of Grundy High School. Gerrie …

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Marilyn J. Ludeker, 77

Marilyn Jane Ludeker, age 77, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home Friday morning, June 7, 2024, just one month to the day after her elder sister, Rose Marie, passed. The daughter of Delmar William and Marian “Maxine” (Keller) Ludeker, Marilyn was born Oct 13, 1946, …

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Donation made to Kaleb McLaughlin Ride to Remember.

Power in the Purse recently donated $6,475 to the Kaleb McLaughlin Ride to Remember event. This nonprofit was created by Kevin and Kim Oxender after the tragic death of their son Kaleb who helped 100 people through donation of his organs. The donation will help the nonprofit purchase life-saving equipment …

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Bryan Jubilee is back!

The Bryan Jubilee is happening Thursday through Saturday at the square in Bryan. On Thursday, the Midway will be open from 5-11 p.m. and it’s Wristband Night, meaning those attending can ride all night long for one low price. On Friday, the Midway will run from 3-11 p.m. and it’s …

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Crash in Defiance County claims life of Defiance teen.

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious fatal crash that occurred on Sunday at approximately 12:15AM on Ridenour Road south of Scott Road in Defiance County. Elliot Nolan, age 19, of Defiance, was traveling southbound on Ridenour Road in a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette at …

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Williams County Relay for Life.

Hundreds of people from across the county came together Friday with a common goal: beating cancer. Williams County Relay for Life returned Friday, an event where teams get together and raise money to fight cancer. This year, Williams County Relay for Life had a goal of raising $105,000 for cancer …

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