Courtney Montague

Montpelier softball field getting a press box.

The Montpelier softball field is getting a press box. The Montpelier Park Board approved the project during its recent meeting. Brandon Shoup, one of the softball commissioners, brought two quotes for different aspects of the project, totaling over $21,000. In an article by the Bryan Times one quote came from …

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City of Bryan to revisit whether to allow golf carts to drive within corporation limits.

The City of Bryan is going to revisit whether to allow golf carts to drive within corporation limits at its April 15th meeting. Mayor Carrie Schlade informed council Monday night that the administration is working on legislation that would propose allowing golf carts to be driven on city roads. And …

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Free dentistry day coming on April 19th.

Dental Excellence Group is hosting “Smiles From the Heart” its 13th annual free dentistry day on April 19 in Napoleon and Delta. The Dental Excellence team will volunteer its time and resources to provide free dentistry to community members struggling to afford dental care.

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Dorothy A. (Warner) Brown, 94

Dorothy A. Brown, 94 of Montpelier passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Pioneer, Ohio to Arthur “Bill” and Helen “Ione” (Murray) Warner. Dorothy attended Kunkle High School. She married William “Bill” Brown in 1948 and he …

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Michaelle Sue Bible, 56

Michaelle Sue Bible, 56, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on April 2, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 6, 1967 in Van Wert, Ohio. Michaelle graduated from Bryan High School. She married James Bible and he survives. Michaelle worked for a time at Quadco and then as …

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Williams County Port Authority approves bid to build a second house in Stryker.

The Williams County Port Authority has approved a bid to build a second house in Stryker and intends to purchase the plans for the house to use again. According to an article in the Bryan Times, located at 109 King St., Young Construction will build the house for $135,000. The …

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Man who has served as treasurer for political campaigns in Ohio facing federal wire fraud charges.

A man who has served as treasurer for dozens of political campaigns in Ohio over the past 40 years is facing federal wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from clients. William Curlis, 76, is accused of writing checks from campaign accounts to himself for personal use and …

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Bond set at $1 million for man charged with murder in Fulton County.

Bond was set at $1 million for a Holland man who is charged with murder in Fulton County Common Pleas Court. The Bryan Times says Edward J. Polansky Jr., 33, made an initial appearance by video from the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio on the unclassified felony charge. He requested …

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Hicksville Village Council discusses lack of pool.

Hicksville Village Council heard from citizens about the lack of a pool and discussed sidewalk replacements during its meeting Monday. According to the Crescent News, one person came before the council to ask why the old pool had been taken out when there was no immediate plan to replace it. …

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Clean Up Your Parks Day Saturday in Defiance.

Roll up your sleeves another Clean Up Your Parks Day is planned Saturday in Defiance. This year’s annual event – considered by the city a kickoff to the parks season – is scheduled from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at any of Defiance’s public parks. Volunteers can show up with gloves and equipment …

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