Wiladene Motter, age 88, of Bryan, passed away at Hillside Country Living near Bryan on Thursday, October 26, 2023.  Wiladene worked in the office at the Ohio Art Company for over 44 years prior to her retirement.  She was a lifelong member of the Pulaski United Methodist Church and later …

DeKalb County deputies respond to a crash involving a motorcycle and a deer. Officials tell reporters a 48-year-old Spencerville man was westbound in the 4100 block of County Road 68 when a deer ran into the roadway. The motorcyclist hit the deer, causing him to go off the roadway and …

The Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio approves the budget for next year, which includes some member jurisdictions taking fewer beds for the year. Those decreases amount to a reduction of $95,561 dollars and an overall personnel expense reduction of $182 thousand. Officials say the regional jail will be reducing budgeted …

Buddy J. Stantz, age 69, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home.  Buddy worked as a tire service technician with Isaac Tire in Bryan for 28 years before his retirement.  He enjoyed yard work, muscle cars, hot rods and watching Westerns. Buddy J. Stantz …

Daniel L. Stockman, age 65, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at his residence.  Dan worked for many years in the Shipping Department at the Ohio Art Company.  He enjoyed playing guitar and had been in a band when he was younger. Daniel L. Stockman was …

Kim D. Humpert, age 68, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Parkview Montpelier Hospital.  Kim worked for several years in management at Wendy’s and was an operator at Northstar in Delta.  He enjoyed making clocks of all kinds in his spare time. Kim D. Humpert …

Ronald A. Huffman, 63, of Pioneer passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born on February 4, 1960 in Bryan to Robert A. and Janet M. (Carter) Huffman.  Ron graduated from North Central High School in 1978. Ron farmed alongside his mom and dad until his …

Coy “Leroy” Jones, Sr., 69, of West Unity, Ohio passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, West Unity, Ohio. www.oberlinturnbull.com. https://www.oberlinturnbull.com/obituary/coy-leroy-jones-sr?fh_id=16990

Mary J. Martin, age 76, of Bryan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Mary was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and their St. Ann’s Circle.  She was an instructor at the Bryan YMCA in the Silver Sneakers program.  Mary enjoyed …

Mary E. Young, age 74, of Montpelier, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Mary was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Montpelier and more recently in Hillsdale, Michigan. Mary was known for always having a positive attitude …