Edgerton Police Chief, Gary Plotts is getting a new partner: a Belgian Malinois, named Jaxx. Plotts spoke to the Edgerton Village Council during its meeting Tuesday evening, asking permission to move forward with the program…while announcing nearly all the $16,791.30 startup cost has been covered through donations and grants. Plotts …

After the issue failed in May, Bryan city officials say it’s imperative they find a way to get the 0.5% income tax renewed in November. On Monday, city council voted to put the issue back before voters while stressing the need to educate the public about the essential sewer and …

The U.S. Geological Survey is continuing to study the groundwater in the tri-state area, but is still several years away from making projections concerning the ongoing AquaBounty project in Pioneer. Members of the Survey updated the Ohio Michigan Indiana Council of Governments during their meeting Monday afternoon. OMI, formed in …

The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim, killed in a fiery crash on S.R. 37, near North County Line Road in Harlan. It’s Oi La Ma, 24, of Fort Wayne. Officials say the victim died of burns and smoke inhalation. Officials tell reporters…the SUV veered off the northbound …

Gordon A. Penny, age 55, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home. Gordon was a training coordinator at Spangler Candy Company where he had worked for over 12 years. He served in the British Royal Army. His military service included the band of the …

Janet E. Ladd, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Janet was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her cats, watching and caring for calves on their farm, cooking family dinners and especially, …

Lloyd R. Bryant, “aka Candyman”, 76, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at The Laurels of Dekalb, Butler, Indiana.  Lloyd was born June 27, 1946, in Gastonia, North Carolina, son of the late Frank and Bayne (Long) Bryant.  He attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California, …

Norma A. Grond, age 88, of Defiance, Ohio, died at 9:50 A.M. on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the Laurels of Defiance after a brief illness. Mrs. Grond attended the Ney United Methodist Church and was a seamstress for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and spending time with her …

Tommy R. Zobrosky, 41, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away on July 8, 2022. A time to receive friends will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer, Ohio. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 pm at …

Jason P. Surbey, 47, of Edon passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born May 11, 1975 in Bryan, Ohio to Philip L. and Vickey Lynn (Underwood) Surbey.  Jason graduated from Montpelier High School in 1993.  He then earned his Bachelor’s …