Tony J. Theobald, 63, of Alvordton passed away early Friday morning at his home.  He was born on March 1, 1958 in Bryan to Pauline Theobald.  Tony graduated from Hilltop High School in 1976.  On January 1, 1997 he married Linda A. Fackler at their home in Alvordton, and she survives. At one …

Patricia D. Fackler, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2021, at her home. Patricia was a sassy and vibrant homemaker. She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and enjoyed bird watching, fishing, crocheting, drawing, working jig-saw puzzles and watching “Longmire”. Born …

Douglas L. Dennison, 61, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan Hospital. Doug was born August 29, 1959, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of the late Floyd Thomas and Roseleen (Miles) Dennison. He worked for Miller Bros. Construction for 12 years …

A death investigation is now a homicide investigation in Steuben County at a Lake James home. Deputies are sent to conduct a death investigation after reports of an unresponsive female found inside the place. An autopsy is performed on 82-year-old Wilma Ball of Angola, at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center …

A driver of a truck is in the hospital after rear-ending an SUV that was slowing for a merging semi in U.S. 6, four miles east of Kendallville. Officials tell reporters Eric Wills, 48, of Fremont, was eastbound on 6. A truck, driven by Billy Rippy, 32, of Waterloo, was …

In a surprising announcement…Brian Davis will not seek reelection for a seat on the Williams County Board of Commissioners in 2022. Davis says he will serve the remainder of his term through 2022, at which time he will have served 16 years. He made the announcement on the Williams County …

A GOP-backed bill…aiming to expand the definition of obstructing justice in Ohio to include failure to follow a lawful order…or diverting a law enforcement officer’s attention…moved forward Thursday. Republican lawmakers voted the House bill out of committee after weeks of intense testimony, where critics say the proposal will be selectively …

Joseph R. Newlove, 76, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on June 23, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence after an extended illness. Joe was born on August 31, 1944 to the late Elmer and Gertrude (Echle) Newlove in Rudolph, Ohio.  He was the youngest of three children.  He was a graduate of Westwood High …

A judge rules, Thomas Smith, the Toledo man accused of randomly killing a Montpelier woman last year…is no longer competent to stand trial. Lucas County Judge, Lindsay Navarre made the ruling…based on a report from the Court Diagnostic & Treatment Center, a private, non-profit organization based on Toledo. We reported …

Ohio…the state that launched the national movement to offer millions of dollars in incentives to boost vaccination rates…concludes its program, this week…leaving the state still unable to crack the 50% vaccination threshold. Several other states gave it a try…to similarly mixed results. Only one state that got into the game …