Denise R. Harrington, 67, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025, in her residence with her husband by her side.  After a multi-year battle with a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, Denise won the battle and was greeted into her Heavenly home.  Denise was born June 24, 1957, in …

Roy Chapman, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. Roy moved to Ohio in 1955. He worked at the Defiance Crescent News beginning as a linotype operator and retiring after 44 years as the …

Sheldon L. Levy, Jr., 63, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Sheldon was born May 10, 1961, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late, Sheldon L. and Lenora M. (Ripke) Levy, Sr. He was a 1979 graduate of Hicksville High School. Sheldon worked …

At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, local communities can participate in a statewide tornado drill and test their emergency and sheltering plans. Ohio counties can use this time to sound and test their outdoor warning sirens and mass notification systems. The notification is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. …

Two Texas men suspected by law enforcement of human trafficking who traveled to central Ohio with four victims, including one juvenile, have been apprehended by the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. On March 13, the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force was …

Tornado sirens across the state will be activated this week as part of a yearly drill. The drill coincides with Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 16-22). Wednesday, March 19th at 9:50am, local communities can participate in a statewide tornado drill and test their emergency and sheltering plans. Ohio counties can …

Several state dignitaries plan on attending the upcoming groundbreaking for Bryan City Schools expansion project. The addition of the career tech, junior high gymnasium and weight room addition has been set for Monday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bryan High School gymnasium. Planning on attending are Gov. Mike …

A northeastern Ohio man has a bit more cash in his pocket after winning the top prize on a scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery said the player purchased the winning ticket at a Sheetz on North Canfield Niles Road in Austintown. The winner took the annuity option and will receive …

Daniel S. Strezinski, Sr., age 60, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home following a lengthy illness. Dan was a journeyman electrician and worked at Allied Moulded in Bryan for over 20 years before having to medically retire. He was talented musician and was …

James R. “Doc” Wasson, 82, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Doc was born August 8, 1942, in St. Joe, Indiana, son of the late Russell “Buzz” and Garnet (Cook) Wasson.  He attended school in St. Joe, Indiana, before …