James (Jim) Norman Raker, age 74, of Germantown, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, with Dar, Brian, and Sara by his side. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on October 12, 1946 to the late Clyde Norman Raker, and Florence (Hines) Raker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Joe …

Martin T Kyre, Jr. 92 of Lubbock, TX died February 13, 2021. He taught Political Science at Texas Tech University, retiring in 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joan, and his parents. He is survived by a brother, Ted, of Alden, NY and nieces …

A big rig driver is badly hurt in a rollover crash in Amboy Township. Officials tell reporters Mark Vliek, of Edwardsburg, Mich., is eastbound on U.S. 20, near milepost 24…when he swerves to avoid downed power lines across the roadway. The tractor trailer, hauling lumber, careens off the right shoulder…overturning …

Near McClure…Michael Shaner of Temperance, Michigan is in serious condition…after he loses control of his cargo van on Highway 6 in Henry County. Officials say Shaner had to suddenly turn, to avoid a passing vehicle. He hits a culvert. Shaner is flown to a hospital in Toledo. He’s under observation …

Some Ohio casinos and racinos could be left with losing tickets…if the state Senate’s sports betting legislation…giving professional teams priority for obtaining a brick-and mortar sports book licenses…is ultimately enacted. We reported the bill was passed by the Senate and sent to the House for consideration. It assigns the 30 …

Elizabeth “Liz” P. Quaintance, 83, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.  Liz was born April 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Pauline (Farris) Wroblewski.  She graduated from Prudenville High School, and then married James R. Quaintance on May 12, 1956 in Antwerp, Ohio.  Liz was …

An Angola man is hurt after crashing his motorcycle in Steuben County. Officials say 56-year-old Alan Jones was riding east on CR 500 S…when the bike begins to swerve back and forth…leaving the north side of the roadway…smashing into an embankment. A witness tells officers he believes Jones may have …

Williams County Commissioners approve a bond purchase agreement…saving an estimated $895,000 dollars…from three separate loans.

Montpelier Police arrests a man…after he assaults an employee at a Holiday City business. Officers are called to Hutch’s Towing & Recovery, on County Road M.50…for a reported break-in. Officials tell reporters the suspect was spotted by an employee. They say that’s when the burglar, Kyle Tyler attacks the worker. …

Ohio is no longer in a state of emergency…COVID-19. So far, nearly 5.5 million people in the state have gotten at least the first dose of the vaccine…roughly 47% of the population. In Williams County, the number is 13,291, or 36 %. According to state data, the county estimated 38 …