The Williams County Communications Team is hiring 911 emergency dispatchers and according to a Facebook post they’re looking for people who are good at staying calm, paying attention to details, and communicating effectively. They want to hear from you if you’re passionate and eager to make a difference. They offer …

Applications for grant funding to undo blighted properties are about ready to go, and Montpelier made a request for a property previously torn down. According to the Bryan Times, the Williams County Land Reutilization Corp., or land bank, has about $60,500 in previous grant funds it is allowed to expend …

Do you run with fear thinking about a colonoscopy? March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and research shows that it remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, according to a news release issued by Mercy Health. Mercy suggests scheduling screening for colorectal cancer …

If you’d like to help fellow Ohioans. Logan County’s Indian Lake community is offering resources to those affected by the severe storms on Thursday. There are also several organizations collecting donations for those who lost their home or belongings to the tornado. The United Way said it is accepting donations …

Patsy R. Day, age 96, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her residence. Patsy was born on June 21, 1927 in Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of Owen and Hazel (Houk) Casebere.  She married Nile L. Day on August 25, 1946, in Edgerton and preceded her in death …

Raymond D. Hadley, 59 of Pioneer passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 16, 1964 in Hudson, Michigan to Virgil and Norma (Fether) Hadley. Family was very important to Raymond.  In his spare time, he enjoyed welding various projects, shooting guns, and …

Mary Ann Schlachter, age 94, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hillside Country Living near Bryan.  Mary Ann was a stay at home mother of 9 children.  She was a caring person who always made others feel special.  She was affectionately known as “Grandma Candy” …

Charles E. Powell, 57, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Charlie was born January 16, 1967, son of Charles Ellsworth and Claudia (Schroeder) Powell. Surviving is his father, Charlie (Linda) Powell of Ney, Ohio; three siblings, Kathy (Jeffy) Holtsberry of …

Quite a bit of recognition. In continuing its program to recognize local veterans, officials in Montpelier are looking to provide name dedications to a couple of bridges in the village. “What we’re looking to do as part of the nation’s 250th birthday, is to have the viaduct over the Norfolk …

In Defiance Municipal Court Tristan Liechty, 27, Emmett, Idaho, had a preliminary hearing scheduled on a charge of theft, a fifth-degree felony. His $25,000 bond with a 10% allowance provision was continued. Jaylen Rollins, 20, 711 E. First St., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of …