Marian E. Dreher, 97, of Bryan passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan.  She was born on February 6, 1927 in Montpelier to Loren R. and Minnie E. (Grimm) Rosenberry.  Marian graduated from Bryan High School in 1945, and six months later married the love …

Gerald J Coler, 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away on January 8, 2025 at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron. He was born on June 5, 1948 in Montpelier, Ohio to Charles Wilson and Ruth Adelia (Rummel) Coler. Gerald graduated from North Central High School in 1968 and after graduation …

Carl M. Husted, 87, of Sherwood, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at The Gardens of Paulding. Carl was born on May 4, 1937, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Mahlon A. and Esther E. (Bell) Husted. He married Jennetta I. Good on September 23, 1961, in Melrose, …

Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor. Acton, 58, a physician and public health expert who stood alongside Republican Gov. Mike DeWine for months during his daily coronavirus briefings, said people …

The Scouts of the Black Swamp Area (BSA) Council are gearing up for the 65th Annual Klondike Derby at Camp Berry near Findlay on Jan. 18. More than 350 Scouts BSA members and adult volunteers will attend this year’s event which will pit groups of 5-8 Scouts in individual patrols …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine must appoint a replacement for Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate very soon. Current Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will officially become vice president on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. DeWine has said he will wait for Vance to resign from the Senate before announcing …

The Ohio Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be prepared for inclement winter weather every year. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says driving with snow covering your windows, lights and license plate is illegal. According to Ohio Revised Code Section 4503.21, drivers cannot cover or obstruct the view of their …

Paul G. “Sparkey” Hawkins, 82, of Montpelier passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born on November 4, 1942 in Flint, Michigan to  Paul E. and Adabelle (Markam) Hawkins.  He married Linda L. Elliott on March 5, 1977 in Montpelier, and she …

Rex E. Veitch Jr., 70 years of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in his residence with those he loved at his side.  Rex was born June 25, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Rex E. and Louise A. (McLean) Veitch Sr. Rex served in the …

To honor Deborah’s wishes she will be cremated. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 202 N. Liberty Street, West Unity, Ohio. No Visitation or Service