Gov., DeWine signs a nearly $13.5 billion dollar state transportation budget, touting new rail safety measures that were included in response to the February train derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine. The measure primarily funds bridges and highway projects over the next two years. It also lowers registration …

Eileen Campbell, 98, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Eileen was born November 12, 1924, in Edon, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Elsie L. (Gallutia) Baker. She married Howard Campbell on August 2, 1950, in Lampasas, …

Charles William Missler, Sr., age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hillside Country Living. Charles attended Bryan High School. He was a farmer that had farrowed hogs with over 100 sows and farmed over 800 acres. He also worked at the Ohio Art Company and …

A University of Toledo College of Law graduate is the choice to fill a judgeship in Paulding County, the Ohio governor’s office announced. Harvey Hyman was appointed by Gov., DeWine as judge of the Probate and Juvenile Court. Hyman, of Paulding, is to take office on April 11. He will …

Napoleon City Schools continues to proceed toward litigation against an organization which has been attempting to renovate a former school building into a cultural center…and the City of Napoleon will be assisting the school district in paying for legal fees. In November, the Napoleon Board of Education unanimously authorized Superintendent …

The death penalty could be abolished in Ohio…under upcoming bipartisan legislation announced this week. It’s the latest in what has been years of effort to end capital punishment in the state. Senators from both sides of the aisle called for an end to the practice, citing the financial blow to …

Gloria M. Wright, 95, Bryan, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bryan. Gloria was born January 18, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late John A. and Nettie (Enderle) Hook. She was a 1946 graduate of Bryan High School. Gloria married …

Sharon Lou “Sherry” Smith, 80, of Leo, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born March 17, 1943, the youngest daughter of the late John “Jack” and Beatrice “Bea” (Hollinger) Crain. She was a proud 1961 graduate of Hamilton High School, and then attended International Business College in …

Pauline E. Merillat, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident. Pauline was a graduate of Edon High School and had worked at the Ohio Art Company as an assembler for over 30 years. She was …

Arnetta Ellen Hancock, age 99, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Inn at Fountain Park following a lengthy illness. Arnetta had worked at Ohio Art for many years as an assembler and also worked at the grocery in Brunersburg. She was a member of the …