Jackie Lee Porter, age 84, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb. He was a heavy equipment operator for DeKalb County Highway Department for 34 years before retiring. He had also worked at Essex Wire for 8 years in the Experimental Engineering …

Jimmy D. Wiles, 74, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed unexpectedly Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his residence.  Jimmy was born July 4, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Wyman H. and Fedora (Cartier) Wiles.  He was a 1969 graduate of Buena Vista High School.  Jimmy served in the United …

Sauder Village has announced the return of Explore the Crafts on Saturday, Sept. 14. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sauder’s artisans will showcase their handiwork. Guests are invited to participate, offering an opportunity to learn directly from the experts. Activities will include crafting reed ornaments, using a peg loom, …

On Monday, September 2, 2024 at approximately 1:23 P.M., the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post was dispatched to a three-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of U.S. Route 24 and County Road 17D, in Napoleon Township, Henry County. A vehicle operated by Harriet Schroeder, age 90, of Napoleon, …

Wayva Ann Brown, 77, of Montpelier passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 24, 1947 in Edgerton to Vernice N. and Mildred M. (Kuszmaul) Gallant.  Wayva graduated from Edgerton High School.  On November 4, 1967, she married Clell Harlen Brown and he preceded …

Richard R. Schulz, 91 of Ney, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his residence. Richard was born March 27, 1933, in Convoy, Ohio, the son of the late Walter W. and Mina (Mang) Schulz. He attended Ney Schools. Richard served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict …

Leo P. Siebenaler, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was a co-owner of Siebenaler Construction and was a Realtor for several local companies, most recently at Mary Stoller Realty. Leo was a member of the Edon Church …

Lyle E. Smith, Sr., 82, of Defiance, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Lyle was born November 16, 1941, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, son of the late Floyd and Helen (Weaver) Smith. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion Center High School. Lyle served in the …

David Lynn Gallutia, 76, passed away August 28th, 2024 at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee.  He was born on December 18, 1947, in Bloomington, Indiana to Charles W. and Virginia (Tingler) Gallutia. Dave grew up on a farm between Alvordton and Pioneer, Ohio.  He graduated from North Central …

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s customer service center is experiencing increased call volume following the delivery of unpaid tolls invoices. As a result of the increased call volume, the Ohio Turnpike has suspended all late fees, collections and Ohio BMV registration holds. Customers who receive an invoice from the …