Williams County commissioners should have a decision today on how the Hickory Hills sewer plant project will be funded. Bids were opened last week for that replacement project, but they have not been awarded yet due to funding for the project needing to be secured. The low bid for the …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz have announced funding for eight new wetland projects, including one in Williams County, bringing the total of H2Ohio wetlands in the state above 200. Some $7.7 million in H2Ohio grant funding will support the eight new …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined leaders with Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Special Olympics Ohio for a ceremony in support of efforts to bring the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games to Cleveland. Cleveland is one of two finalist cities in America vying to land the national event. Recently, members of …

Hicksville Village Council discussed its pending pool project during its recent regular meeting. Village Administrator Cory Wann reported that a bid for pool construction came back at around $3.4 million. However, the price may change some due to requirements by the Ohio Department of Commerce. Originally, the plan had been …

Larry N. Starr, 84, of Hamilton, Indiana passed away on February 10, 2025.  He was born on February 2, 1941 in Bryan to Ralph Mercer and Helen Louise (Messner) Starr.  Larry graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959 and attended Tri State College.  On February 2, 1963 he married Linda …

Steven D. Champion, 72, of Montpelier, passed peacefully in his home, where he was deeply loved on Saturday, February 8, 2025 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He was born on January 18, 1953 to Fredrick and Ruth (Repp) Champion. Steve was a loving husband, passionate father and …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he is nominating Jim Tressel to serve as his lieutenant governor. Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who served as lieutenant governor until Governor DeWine appointed him to the U.S. Senate last month. Tressel most recently served as the president of Youngstown State University before …

Kenneth E. Rupp Sr., 92 years of Edon, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Park View Nursing Care Center, Edgerton, Ohio, with his daughters at his side.  Kenny was born January 14, 1933, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Loren E. and Ruth E. (Knapp) Rupp.  He …

Debra K. Duncan, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 am on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Deb enjoyed coloring adult coloring books, doing diamond art, crafting dream catchers and loved fishing. Debra was born on November 12, 1952 in Kendallville, Indiana, the daughter of …

Ila Elaine (Hill) Simmons, 87, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Fountain Park Inn and Villas in Bryan. She was born on September 20, 1937 in Mountain Grove, MO to Lawrence and Marie (Wiyrick) Hill. Ila graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955 and went on …