An investigation begins…into the death of Jason Gonzales…found dead Tuesday morning on an Elm St. lot, in Stryker. Investigators say it looks like the body was dropped off by someone. The Lucas County coroner’s office has been called in to assist in the case, officials tell reporters. Gonzales had a …

A former Holgate school board member…who pled guilty to theft…is sentenced to up to three months in jail, Adam Eis will also pay $100,000 dollars in restitution. Eis also agreed to close his business, NETS, which was associated with the crime. After 10 days served at CCNO, Eis is eligible …

Troopers from the Defiance Post respond to two accidents…involving drunken drivers in Williams County. This was on Thanksgiving Day. Jose Martinez, of Edinburg, Texas, was southbound on Ohio 15…when he goes off the right side of the road, south of County Road F. His vehicle crossed over the ditch, hitting …

Ellen J. Harrington, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:38 A.M. on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mrs. Harrington was a 1943 graduate of Edon High School, where she was class salutatorian. She worked for the Williams …

Jason Antonio Gonzales, age 34, of Stryker passed away on November 23, 2021. Jason worked as a janitor. Jason was born on January 20, 1987 to Linda (Randy) Rodriguez and Antonio (Claudia) Gonzales, Sr. in Bryan, Ohio. He later obtained his GED. Jason was a “master tinkerer”. He also loved …

Ernest McKinley Clark, age 83, passed away on November 19, 2021, at his residence in Bryan, Ohio. He was born on January 17, 1938, in Delphos, Ohio, to Lillian Viola Dunifon and Melvin Louis Clark, who preceded him in death. He was a widower for 33 years, having lost his …

Carole A. Harding, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. Carole retired with over ten years of service as a toll collector with the Ohio Turnpike. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of …

Karl Ray Knox, 53, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Karl was born September 25, 1968, in Geneseo, New York, son of the late Larry and Joan (Chestnut) Knox. Following high school, Karl served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked …

Lloyd Dale Baun Sr., age 94, a lifelong resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 20, 2021, at the Fulton County Health Center. Born to Bertha (Osterhout) and Jacob Baun on June 1, 1927. On November 9, 1947 he married Eleanor Gruber. Lloyd was very proud to serve …

Before motorists hit the road, troopers want to make sure they are taking the proper safety measures by driving sober and wearing their safety belts. Troopers will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired driving…seatbelts, too…through Sunday.