The three Republicans vying to take on Democratic incumbent, Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio’s competitive U.S. Senate race clashed bitterly in their first statewide debate Monday, lobbing personal attacks and accusing each other of shifting political positions aimed at wooing GOP primary voters. Businessman, Bernie Moreno, Ohio Secretary of …

The City of Bryan will be applying for a state grant to help clear roads while being more environmentally friendly to state waterways. Cities, townships, counties and other governmental agencies can apply for single grants of up to $75,000 dollars through the state’s H2Ohio program and its Chloride Reduction Grant …

While a Bryan pastor faces multiple zoning violations for allowing people to live at his church, documents released by the city allege other, more serious crimes may have been committed on the premises. Chris Avell, pastor of Dad’s Place, on S. Main St., pled not guilty earlier this month to …

William Arthur “Bill” Dick, 82 years, of Hamilton, passed away in his home with his family at his side on Monday, January 22, 2024. Bill was born January 18, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of the late Christian and Marge (O’Connell) Dick. He was a graduate of Northside High …

Sandra Lee “Nana” Bernath, 61, of Montpelier passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving wife and daughters.  She was born on April 6, 1962 in Morenci, Michigan to Shirley (Rod Ely) Wentz and Loyal Bernath.  Sandy graduated from Fayette High School in …

Randy Eugene Fee, 60 of Montpelier passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  He was born on August 9, 1963 in Bryan to Herman E. and Marilyn E. (Clear) Fee.  Randy was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School.  On September 20, 1986 he married LaVonne …

Steven Hernandez, age 64, of Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  Steve worked in several area factories and was a handyman.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Bryan Eagle Aerie #2233.  He loved Harley motorcycles and …

Scott K. Hemenway, 69, of Grover Hill, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio. Scott was born July 24, 1954, in Wauseon, Ohio, son of the late Walter S. and Ruth E. (Raymond) Hemenway. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairview High …

Gary S. Schultz, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at CHP-Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Gary worked as an over the road truck driver for various local trucking companies until purchasing his own truck and driving independently.  He was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Gary was …

Lois Fortner, age 90, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:58 A.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident.  Mrs. Fortner worked in housekeeping at Bard Manufacturing for many years.  She was a member of Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan …