With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edgar M. Hesselschwardt, who peacefully departed this life on September 7, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Born in Defiance, OH, on October 26, 1932, Edgar lived a full and dynamic life marked by love, laughter, and dedication. Edgar was the beloved son …

Gary “Mic” Ringer, age 77 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Mic was a pharmacist and owner of Ringer’s Drug Store and Ringer’s Professional Pharmacy. He was a member of Life Changing Church, Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the former Orchard Hills Country Club. He enjoyed traveling, …

Leland B. Counts, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Leland retired as a project manager from Industrial Fluid Management. He loved to travel and take road trips in his convertible with his wife. Leland was …

Lillian B. Emenhiser, 98, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Lillian was born May 10, 1926, in Auburn, Indiana, daughter of the late Mary (Koch) and Henry Walters. She graduated from Spencerville High School. Lillian married Allen W. Emenhiser in June of 1946, …

Chris Brown, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. On May 29, 1954, Chris was born to the late Donald A. and Maxine F. (Oxely) Brown. He graduated from Bryan High School, the class of 1973. Chris worked at …

Norma J. Stough, 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Kingston Residence, Perrysburg, Ohio. Norma was born August 1, 1935, in Wauseon, Ohio, daughter of the late Oscar and Valda (Rohdy) Hildebrant. She was a 1953 graduate of Stryker High School. Norma married Lynn D. Stough …

Judith “Judy” Marie Driver-Blalock completed her earthly journey and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2024. Judy was a resident at VanCrest Senior Living in Hicksville, Ohio and under the supervised care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on September 23, 1938 in …

It’s nearly time for the Williams County Fair beginning Saturday through September 14th on the Williams County Fairgrounds, 619 E. Main St., Montpelier. Fair organizers say in addition to the 4-H animal shows, the Williams County Fair will have a host of other activities. Grandstand events are planned for every …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 15 people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the Labor Day reporting period, which began Friday, Aug. 30 at midnight and ended Monday, Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m. In those fatalities in which safety belts were available, seven were unbelted. Ohio’s …

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on US Route 20 and County Road 23 in Gorham Township, Fulton County. The crash occurred at approximately 6:36 p.m. The preliminary investigation shows a gray 2016 Ford Fusion, operated by Quiyonna McGirt, 22, of Archbold, …