Melanie Marie, a blue-eyed, brown-haired girl, was born February 17, 1942, and was the daughter of Sidney J. and Zelma (Kugler) Morrison in Fremont, Indiana.  Growing up in Metz, Indiana, she was one of five siblings.  Melanie graduated in 1960 from Fremont High School.  Upon graduating, Melanie met Jack Keith …

The Former Ney, Ohio – former Chief of Police (Town Marshall) has passed, age 85. Better known as “Annie Oakley” to so many. She went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Anna A. “Annie” Engel …

John “Jack” C. Kralicek, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Jack had been a member of the Bryan Moose, Eagles and AmVets. He moved to Golden, Colorado and served on the Fire Department there. He moved back …

Lois J. Congleton, 92, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Lois was born December 5, 1932, in Allock, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ossie and Alma (Roberts) Puckett. She married Oral Congleton on July 9, 1949, and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage …

Lewis “Louie” L. Hendricks, 89 passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Montpelier.  He was born on July 23, 1935, in Montpelier to Ford L. and Almeda A. (Brim) Hendricks.  Louie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954 and soon after went …

Kim E. Kimpel passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. Born on June 13, 1955, to Clair and E. Joan Kimpel, Kim lived a life rooted in faith, family, and fun. A devoted husband, Kim …

Thomas M. “Tom” St. John, 69, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in his residence with his loving family by his side.  Tom was born July 2, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Edwin L. and Clara A. (Tate) St. John.  He was a 1973 …

Geraldine V. Smitley, 104 years of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville, with her family with her. Geraldine was born on August 15, 1920, in Anchor, Illinois, the daughter of the late William Franklin and Opal L. (Wells) West. She was a 1939 graduate of …

Augustine “Gus” Ledesma, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Majestic Care in Bryan, surrounded by his family. Gus worked for ConAgra for almost 40 years. He attended Union Chapel Church of God and Grace Community Church. He was a member of the Bryan …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced $3 million in funding for 38 local law enforcement agencies to help their drug task forces combat illegal drug activity and enforce the state’s drug laws. Grants from the 2025 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund will support drug task forces in their work to …