Total Accounting Xperts LLC in Bryan will be handling some of the financial aspects for the Williams County Port Authority. Dave Newcomer and Dawn Fitzcharles, authority chair and vice chair, respectively, met with Cheryl Karnes of the business to discuss what she could offer them. To further help that streamlining, …

A deputy with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is faces felony charges in connection to official misconduct. Court records show Austin Rowlands, a detective sergeant with the force, faces three misdemeanor charges related to criminal mischief, as well in the case. Indiana State Police confirms with the media that it …

Andres O’Neil & Lowe Insurance agency, an insurance broker with locations in Archbold, Bryan, and Wauseon, has added its fourth office. The company has acquired King-Kreg Insurance Agency of Hicksville, Ohio. “After 50 years at King-Kreg Insurance Agency, the decision to retire and sell did not come without careful consideration. The …

The Continental Village Council discusses a proposed land annexation and an ordinance for in-town solar, among other topics during its meeting. The land in question is owned by Homier Farms, and is roughly 80% of what is now the EDPR solar farm. Around two years ago when the solar farm …

The Federal Railroad Administration has selected four routes, serving Ohio and other states as priorities for Amtrak expansion, Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio tells reporters. The routes are Cleveland-Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati and the Cardinal Service serving New York City, Washington and Chicago, which would go daily from its current schedule. Ohio, Amtrak …

Eugene “Gene” Scott Freese, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 23, 1962 in Montpelier to William and Janet L. (Perkins) Freese. Gene graduated from Montpelier High School in 1982 and on October …

Mary Ellen (Frederick) Snyder, 80, of Montpelier and formerly of Toledo, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, OH. She was born on October 29, 1943 in Hackleburg, Alabama to Loranzie “Ranzie” and Lovie (Patterson) Frederick. Mary worked for GM, …

Arlene L. Goshia, age 93, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, on what would have been her 72nd anniversary, at Hillside Country Living.  Arlene worked as a Medical Technician prior to becoming the owner and operator of Orchard Hill’s Flowers from 1956 to 1994.  She was an active …

Michael B. Porter, 77, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville.  Michael was born April 27, 1946, in Bath, New York, the son of the late Harold B. and Leda M. (Chace) Porter, Sr.  He was a 1964 graduate of Haverling Central School – …

Linda K. Whitney, age 75, of  Edgerton, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Parkview Bryan Hospital following complications from multiple strokes. Linda worked as a nurse’s aide, component finisher, bar tender at the Bryan AmVets and retired as a dietary aide from Fountain Park Assisted Living.  In retirement, she …