An obituary is not available at this time for Michael P. Birkhold. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Michael-Birkhold

Holly A. Scott, 47, of Newville, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Holly was born September 13, 1975, in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late John F. and Barbara J. (Miller) Scott, Jr.  She enjoyed music of all types. She loved to listen …

Donna L. Burlew, age 80, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan.  Donna served as an EMT on the Williams County EMS for 9 years.  She also worked at the Edon Steak House and Frankie’s as a waitress and …

In Chambers The GOP dominated Ohio Senate clears its version of the state’s operating budget, along party lines…with a nearly $86 billion dollar price tag, tackling funding for universal school vouchers, income tax cuts and public assistance programs, among hundreds of other provisions. The 7,000-page proposal is also stuffed with …

AED Bill Clears Hurdle Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, could be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio, under a proposal that cleared the Republican-dominated House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation, sparked by the sudden cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin in …

Roy W. Stecher, age 90, of Bryan went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.  Roy worked at General Motors in Defiance for 37 years prior to retiring.  He also worked for several years for Farmer Township.  Roy …

Melvin Earl Lashaway, 83, of Osseo, Michigan passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Jackson’s Hospice Home in Jackson, Michigan.  He was born November 20, 1939 in Wood County, Ohio to Earl and Fay (Hoffman) Lashaway.  Melvin married Nancy Lee Davis on July 27, 1957 and she preceded him in …

Cold Case With Local Connections In Florida…the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving a cold case homicide. The remains of Douglas Streeter, a Bryan man, were recently identified after nearly 50 years. Streeter went missing while traveling to Boca Raton, Florida with a …

For Great Work St. Mary School teacher, Karen Adkins gets a Golden Apple award for her dedication to Catholic education. The fourth-grade teacher was one of a few educators selected for the award. This year, it was limited to seven elementary school and two secondary school teachers.   Published: June 15, …

Fatal Crash One person is dead and two others are hurt after a three-vehicle crash in Huntertown…at the intersection of State Road 3 and Gump Road. An adult male, died in the crash, and two adult women are in serious, but stable condition at this hour. Officials say…an SUV, heading …