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Ruth Marie Lovejoy-Bush, 79

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 …

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Larry G. Lehman, 76

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. …

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Jesse Daniel Black, 38

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

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Genaro Aguilar, 84

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 …

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Eddie Wallen, 75

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

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Margaret “Maggie” A. (Geren) Warner, 85

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 …

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Margaret A. “Margie” Camp, 80

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 …

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Bryan man will serve between 18 and 23 and a half years after being sentenced on attempted murder and rape charges.

A Bryan man will serve between 18 and 23 and a half years after being sentenced on attempted murder and rape charges in court. According to the Bryan Times Sammy Celestine II, 43, appeared before Williams County Common Pleas Court Judge J.T. Stelzer to be sentenced after he pleaded guilty …

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The search for a new fire chief in Defiance is underway.

The search for a new fire chief in Defiance is underway with applications having spanned from within the department to Mt. Gilead, Sylvania, Van Wert, the Columbus area, Indiana and Michigan. Defiance’s civil service commission met with Human Resources Director Lannie Lambert Tuesday in the city service building conference room …

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Tuesday, March 19th Primary Election recap.

Recap of Tuesday’s Primary Election in Williams County and the State of Ohio. 26.8% of registered voters in Williams County cast a ballot. Here are some unofficial results… For Republican County Commissioner in Williams County: Scott Lirot – 2,397 (44.16%) Lewis D. Hilkert – 2,094 (38.58%) John Drinnon – 937 …

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