Ronald Lee (Ron) Fisher went to heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a full active and rewarding life. He was a loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ron was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Fremont Ohio. He served his country in …

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has two applications from AquaBounty Technologies for its proposed salmon farm in Pioneer, and representatives discussed them during a public meeting held Monday night at the North Central Local School gym. AquaBounty needs several permits from multiple agencies in order to build and operate its …

Bryan City Schools began the school year short four bus drivers of the 24 needed to cover the assigned bus routes. To fill in for those vacancies, staff members have stepped up to fill those roles along with their normal duties. Officials say the district has been able to maintain …

A new, locally owned Pioneer business, Hometown Meat Market, moved closer to reality as county commissioners formally approved $64,000 dollars for the business from the county’s Revolving Loan Fund…part of a package of nearly $300,000 dollars that includes private lender money and private equity. The project is anticipated to employ …

Donald F. Cravens, 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in his residence with his family by his side. Donald was born June 23, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Henry and Pearl (Handy) Cravens. He was a 1958 graduate of Ney High School, and …

Pedro R. Ramirez, age 63, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness. Pedro enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, tinkering, helping with mechanical work and helping family anytime they needed help. He and his wife visited Life …

Lawrence Flory, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away on September 7, 2022 at his home in Wauseon. Lawrence worked at Auto Zone for many years. Lawrence was born on September 13, 1942 in Wauseon to the late Cornelius and Victoria (Dominique) Flory. He later graduated from Wauseon High School. Lawrence …

Robert G. Ely, 95, of Montpelier passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Evergreen Manor Health Care System in Montpelier.  He was born on June 11, 1927 in Montpelier to Rush Wayne and Flossie N. (Keck) Ely.  On June 11, 1945 he married Julaine Knecht, and she survives. Robert retired …

Shirley A. Brown, age 74, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 11:44 A.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at her residence. Shirley loved giraffes, her dogs and collecting dolls. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Montpelier. Shirley was born on January 12, 1948, in Napoleon, …

Marsha L. Ray, age 84, passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of family, on September 5, 2022. She was born in Bryan, Ohio, on December 16, 1937, to Gaylord and Wilmetta Hootman. She graduated from Edgerton High School in 1955. After graduation, Marsha began a greater than fifty-year career working …