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You may be able to give yourself a pat on the back! This summer the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry received great community support to help stock their shelves and serve more Paulding County residents. In June, July and August, the pantry served 711, 753 and 757 Paulding County residents, …
Read More »Defiance Rib Fest this Saturday.
This could be fun! For a 17th year, downtown Defiance will be the venue for the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau’s (DDVB) annual rib fest. The event is scheduled from 3:30-11 p.m. on Sept. 28 this Saturday. The admission price is $10 with two entry gate locations: one at Third …
Read More »Bryan man killed after fleeing from Paulding Co. Sheriff’s Deputies.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle, fatal traffic crash that occurred on South Main Street, near the intersection of Plum Street, in the Village of Cecil, early Friday morning. At approximately 0259 Hrs. a Vehicle driven by Michael Dean Geiger, Age …
Read More »Ohio Dept. of Education releases Career Technical Planning District report cards.
The Ohio Department of Education has released its 2024 Career Technical Planning District Report Cards, offering districts valuable feedback on their performance. The state uses a one-to-five star rating system, with one star indicating a district requires significant support, three stars showing it meets state standards, and five stars signifying …
Read More »Bryan Development September “Spotlight Award”.
To recognize local investment in buildings, landscaping, events, and other improvements, Bryan Development has created a monthly “Spotlight Award.” September’s recipient is April Smith and Bryan Parks & Recreation for planting, caring, and watering of the potted flowers around the downtown square this year. April, who serves as the city’s …
Read More »July unemployment numbers for NW Ohio.
In employment news, rates remained mainly unchanged in July, with two of six local counties topping 5%.The lowest area county remained Putnam at 3.6% followed by Paulding County at 4.5%. All counties saw changes of 0.5% or less. And the Labor Department reports the number of people classified as “unemployed” …
Read More »Michael “Mike” D. Geiger Sr., 58
Michael “Mike” Dean Geirger Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024. The son of Donald D. Geiger and Nancy (Clifton) Mochernab, he was born in Bryan on July 23, 1966. Later in life, Mike married the love of his life Kerry Geiger. Mike cherished the great outdoors, finding …
Read More »Avelino C. Gonzales, 81
Avelino “Speedy” Gonzales, 81, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Felipe and Christina (Castillo) Gonzales. On July 9, 1980 he married Bonnie L. Gee in Bryan, Ohio and she survives. Speedy was a …
Read More »Oliver Gene Turnbull, Infant
Our little boy, Oliver Gene Turnbull, was born Friday, September 20, 2024, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Despite his short earthly life, Oliver was deeply loved. Throughout his journey, God blessed us beyond measure and used Oliver to fulfill a beautiful purpose in …
Read More »Logan “Don” Ries, 25
Logan “Don” Ries, 25, of Alvordton, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1999 in Danville, Illinois to Charles R. and Shannon L. (Williams) Ries. Logan graduated from Montpelier High School and Four County Career Center, where he studied diesel mechanics. Logan was currently …
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