Courtney Montague

February is Children’s Dental Health Month.

February serves as National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month-long initiative designed to focus attention on the importance of oral health for children. This annual observance encourages parents, caregivers and educators to prioritize dental hygiene for the younger population and take proactive steps to ensure that children grow up with …

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Betty A. Bauer, 83

Kenneth R. Bauer, 88, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Majestic Care, Bryan, surrounded by his wife and family. Four days later, Monday, February 17, 2025, his wife, Betty A. Bauer, 83, passed away at Majestic Care, Bryan with her loving family by her side. Kenneth …

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Burton A. Bassett, Sr., 81

Burton Allen Bassett, Sr., age 81, of rural Bryan passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center from COPD and complication of the flu. Right after high school, Burton worked at Dot’s Diner in Montpelier. From there, he worked at Winzeler Stamping Company from …

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Ramon K. Alpaugh, 89

Ramon K. Alpaugh, 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in his residence with his loving family by his side.  Ramon was born March 17, 1935, in Bryan, son of the late George K. and Martha (Whitney) Alpaugh.  After graduating from Bryan High School in 1953, he …

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Patricia S. Johnson, 84

Patricia S. Johnson, 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Brookview Health Center, Defiance, Ohio. Pat was born on July 6, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Herbert W. and Luluvene V. (Whitman) Yates. She worked at Sauders Manufacturing for 25 years, retiring in …

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Kenneth R. Bauer, 88

Kenneth R. Bauer, 88, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Majestic Care, Bryan, surrounded by his wife and family. Four days later, Monday, February 17, 2025, his wife, Betty A. Bauer, 83, passed away at Majestic Care, Bryan with her loving family by her side. Kenneth …

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ODNR stocked lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in Ohio in 2024.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked more than 46 million fish in Ohio’s lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in 2024. Eleven different species of fish were stocked during the spring, summer and fall at 228 locations statewide, according to an ODNR press release. The Division …

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Election filing deadline passes in Ohio, one statewide issue.

Looking ahead to voting season, the election filing deadline that passed last week in Ohio has produced one statewide issue for voters to decide in May. The Ohio Ballot Board approved language this week for a statewide issue that will appear before all Ohio voters on May 6. If approved, …

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Dawn L. Rawlins, 41

Dawn Rawlins, age 41, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 8:10 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Dawn was born on September 27, 1983 in Bryan, Ohio. Dawn is survived by her sons, Elijah and Ethan Rawlins; mother, Teresa Rawlins and sister, Christina Rawlins, …

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Glenda J. Johnson, 86

Glenda Jean Johnson, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Glenda retired from Spangler Candy Company with 44 years of service. She was a life member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and loved polka dancing. Glenda was …

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