Hicksville Village Council postponed an expected vote on awarding a pool construction contract during its meeting last week. The vote was delayed due to a council member being unable to attend that night’s meeting.

Michael Harry Vogel,  age 67, of rural Edgerton, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Parkview Hospital, Bryan, Ohio surrounded  by his loving family.  He was born June  29, 1957 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Glen and Mary (Meyer) Vogel.  He married Linda Kay Thomas on October 03, …

Alfonso “Al” Martinez, age 85, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Al retired as a supervisor at General Tire with over 25 years of service. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233. Al …

Jerad M. Miler, 45, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Jerad was born September 4, 1979, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Duke N. and Christi E. (Payton) Miler.  Following his graduation from …

Vicki A. Evans, 75, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville surrounded by her loving family.  Vicki was born May 8, 1949, in Hicksville, daughter of the late Rex and Candace (Arrants) Gloor Sr.  She was a 1967 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Vicki …

The Bryan Fire Department responded to more calls in 2024 than 2023, due largely to emergency medical service first responders, according to the department’s annual report. Fire Chief Doug Pool recently presented the report to council and noted the department received 1,738 calls for service in 2024, which was 28% …

James L. Riegsecker, 86, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side.  Several hours later, his beloved wife, Ann L. Riegsecker, passed away at the Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, also surrounded by …

David Alan Russell, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dave was a material controller at Dietrich Industries in Hicksville. He retired after 30 years of service. Dave was an avid fan of the Ohio sports teams- …

Deborah Anne Trausch, age 60, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier. Deb attended AA and NA meetings and enjoyed watching movies, especially Stephen King movies. Deborah was born on March 7, 1964 in Taiwan, the daughter of Duane Trausch and Glenda …

James L. Riegsecker, 86, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side.  Several hours later, his beloved wife, Ann L. Riegsecker, passed away at the Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, also surrounded by …