The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently hosted its 15th annual Green Carpet Event and raised more than $70,000 for student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2024 Making a Difference Awards, which were created by the NSCC Foundation as a way to recognize and …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from July 30 through Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, DeWine expanded the length of Ohio’s sales tax holiday to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in-person or online on …

Anna Mae Stork passed away at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Anna was born on June 27, 1932 to Virgil C. Daft and Velma M. (Simmons) Daft. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1950. On August 7, 1954, she married Rondal E. Stork at St. Stephen Lutheran Church …

Earl F. Bell Sr., 92, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Park View Care Center, Edgerton, Ohio.  Earl was born December 17, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of late Clyde E. and Violet M. (Heart) Bell.  He attended Cromwell High School in Noble County, Indiana. …

The Exotic Zoo is returning to Williams County Public Library for the summer reading program. The show creates a safe and educational way to learn about wild animals. Guest animals in years past have included a kangaroo, a Eurasian eagle owl, a Siberian lynx, a large python, monkeys and a …

The Bryan community will celebrate the grand opening of the Lincoln Park Inclusive Playground built on the former Lincoln Elementary School site. The short ceremony, at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 2nd will recognize and thank individual supporters, service groups, the Blizzard Auction, local corporate partners, and city and state grantees …

Continental Village Council met Tuesday evening to discuss the hiring and retirement of employees. Council approved the retirement and resignation letter of Police Chief Arnie Hardy. Hardy has served on the village’s police force for 23 years. Council approved a motion for Mayor Matt Miller to start the process of …

Madolyn Rachel Cross, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 29, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg. Madolyn …

Gene C. Redinger, 31, of Bryan passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Gene was a graduate of Western Governor’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and earned several certifications. As a child, he enjoyed baseball, Boy Scouts, animals (especially turtles), and playing video games. He worked …

Gretchen Marie Harris, 56 years, of Hamilton, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Laurels of DeKalb, surrounded by her family.  Gretchen was born March 18, 1968, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert Joseph (Catherine (Gallagher) Rhile. She was …