House Republicans have pulled a crackdown on distracted driving from their version of the state transportation budget, and also killed proposed vehicle registration fee increases. Both measures were sought by Gov., DeWine. The distracted driving measure would have made handling an electronic device a primary offense, meaning police wouldn’t need …

Edwin D. Greek, 67 years, of Alvordton, Ohio, and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, and Pioneer, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan.  Edwin was born March 8, 1953, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph Edward and Betty (Kintner) Greek.  He was a …

Shirley Ann Beavers peacefully entered eternal life with her children by her side, Sunday morning, February 28, 2021,at Defiance inpatient Hospice Center after a brief illness. She was born on December 5, 1938 to Marvin and Irene (Ulch)Creager. In 1977 she married Bernard Beavers. They were married for 35 years before his …

Susan L. (Windisch) Carr, age 71, passed away February 24, 2021 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, OH. Susan graduated from Wauseon High School and worked at Wal-Mart for many years, most recently as a greeter. Susan was born on September 13, 1949, to the late Carl Windisch and Elva (Foler) …

Tim Sonnenberg, age 73, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Toledo Hospital. Tim was the son of Victor and Frances (Miller) Sonnenberg of Holgate, Ohio. Tim served as County Agriculture and 4-H Extension Agent with The Ohio State University in Hocking County in the …

Mary E. Hahn, age 90, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 2:22 P.M. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, where she was a resident. Mrs. Hahn was a devoted homemaker and farm wife who enjoyed crocheting and gardening and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye …

Lamar Cummins, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his home. Lamar had worked at Watson Well Drilling for 25 years and then retired from The Ohio Art Company after 12 years of service. He loved the outdoors and adventure. Lamar was a member …

The Williams County drops from level red to orange on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. It’s the first time since early November 2020 that Williams County has been orange. Williams County first moved to red on November 12, of last year, meeting four indicators to trigger the change on …

The State Fire Marshal’s Office and others are seeking tips from the public…in connection to a fire…purposely set at a vacant home in Bryan, on Center Street, Sunday. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee…for information leading to the arrest and conviction …

A fire in the Meadowcreek Apartments on East High Street in Bryan Thursday afternoon is contained to the bathroom, fire officials tell reporters. They say a neighbor smelled smoke and called the authorities. The fire team was there in minutes to put the flames out. The investigation into the blaze …