When the Williams County commissioners met Thursday, they agreed to provide a letter of support to the county health department as it seeks funding for a new building. According to an article in the Bryan Times, the commissioners met with Williams County Health Commissioner Oscar Hernandez, who reminded the board …

In education news, Ayersville Local Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of a longtime member of its administration at its recent meeting. According to Superintendent Beth Hench, Abby Sharp, has accepted a new position and resigned as chief financial officer-treasurer, effective April 7. She has served the district for …

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced Friday that it will gradually phase in its new toll collection system over the next several weeks. Turnpike officials said in a news release that the move to the new system has been in the works since 2016 and is “nearing the final …

Ruth Marie Lovejoy-Bush, age 79, of  Edon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home.  A private burial will take place at a later date. Krill Funeral Service has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to …

Larry G. Lehman, 76 years of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024, in his residence. Larry was born July 23, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, the son of the late Norris and Gladys (Arnold) Lehman. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Angola High School. Larry married Kristy A. …

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesse Daniel Black. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Jesse-Black

Genaro Aguilar, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away beside his loving daughter on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at CHP Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Genaro worked as a laborer for over 25 years with Con Agra. He enjoyed the outdoors, often spending his free time gardening or hunting. He also …

An obituary is not available at this time for Eddie Wallen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Eddie-Wallen

Margaret A. (Geren) Warner, 85, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center following a brief illness. She was born in Defiance County on August 16, 1938 to Lester and Mary (Rosendaul) Geren. She was the only girl growing up with 5 …

Margaret A. “Margie” Camp, 80 years of Hicksville, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Margie was born January 9, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Buford and Magdalene (Brummitt) Handy. She was a 1962 graduate of Hicksville High School. She married …