Voters in the Millcreek West Unity school district may be asked to approve making a current levy up for renewal in November into a continuing one. Superintendent Jim Wyse presented the levy proposal to the school board. He added the levy was first approved as an emergency levy in March …

The Montpelier electric department earns a national award for reliability, and intends to do even better in the future. Village Manager Jason Rockey says they earned the RP3 Award from the American Public Power Association. The program is based on industry-recognized practices in the disciplines of reliability, safety, workforce development …

To honor Richard’s wishes there will be no visitation or services held.   https://www.oberlinturnbull.com/obituary/richard-banas?fh_id=16990

Richard “Rick” Rickerd, 68 of Fremont, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Cameron Community Hospital. Rick was born August 23, 1954, in Butler, Indiana, the son of the late Floyd V. and Cleo C. (Scott) Rickerd. He married Rodell Brown on May 8, 1998, in Auburn, Indiana. They …

Logan T. Riehle, age 27, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Butler, Indiana. Logan was a 2014 graduate of Edgerton High School. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and jack of all trades and was a true thrill seeker. …

Susan Jo Babcock, 89 years of Angola, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Angola.  Susan was born November 22, 1933, in Angola, the daughter of the late Theodore T. and M. Adeline (Hughes) Wood.  She was a graduate of Northside High School, Fort Wayne, and …

Walter Stanley Heckman was born in Adrian, Michigan.  He resided in Montpelier, Ohio, where he passed away at home six weeks before his 80th birthday.  He worked at Simpson Industries/Metaldyne for 33 years and retired from there. Walt left behind his wife, Marie, of 26 years; son, Phil Heckman; stepson, …

Michael A. Rupp, 63, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in his home. Michael was born October 12, 1959, in Newfoundland, Canada, son of the late LaMarr G. and Ruby A. (Cole) Rupp. He was a 1978 graduate of Bryan High School. After high school, …

Members of the Port Authority meets with Williams County commissioners for a quarterly update. Bill Martin, president of Spangler Candy and a Port Authority member, presented the commissioners with data…showing new housing units in counties throughout northwest Ohio, as well as those in neighboring Indiana. In the period from April …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that leaves a man in critical condition. Officials tell reporters…Angelo Fox of Lima was heading west on State Road 81…when his car ran off the left side of the road. Fox then overcorrects…causing him to go off the right side of …