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Tivurcio Vasquez, Jr., 61

Tivurcio Vasquez, Jr., 61,of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Uvalde, passed away on August 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Uvalde, Texas to Tivurcio Vara Vasquez, Sr. and Josefa Najar Vasquez on June 17, 1963. He married Anna Vilma Martinez in 1984 in Uvalde. Known to family as …

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Gertie E. Paxton, 82

Gertie Ellen Paxton, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, with her family at her side. The daughter of the late John and Geraldine (Saurbeck) Sprow, Gertie was born on March 24, 1942. She worked as a cook at Lester’s Diner for 10 years followed by The …

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Donald Harris, 78

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Harris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Donald-Harris   Visitation Thursday August 29, 2024 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM House of Prayer 115 Empire Street Montpelier, Ohio 43543 Visitation Friday August 30, 2024 …

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Dayton selected as site for Ohio’s second innovation hub.

In a statewide update, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik have announced that Dayton has been selected as the site of Ohio’s second innovation hub. Supported with $35 million in state funding from the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program, the new …

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Final free concert of the Bryan Amphitheater season Saturday.

The final free concert of the Bryan Amphitheater season will be Saturday and features Mallrats!, which will feature performances of iconic 90s music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and there will also be food trucks and adult beverages for sale.  

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Bethany Ann (Deetz) Watkins, 38

Bethany Ann Watkins, 38, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on January 10, 1986 in Bryan, Ohio to David A. and Sharon Y. (Houk) Deetz. Bethany graduated from Montpelier High School in 2004 and went on to obtain …

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William H. Young, 82

William “Bill” H. Young, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force serving as a photo systems repairman from 1961-1965. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Bryan …

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Atha I. (Hershiser) Mercer, 95

Atha I. Mercer, 95, of Montpelier passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier.  She was born on July 10, 1929 to Howard A. and Laura Madge (Kline) Hershiser in Brady Township, Williams County, Ohio.  She graduated from Pioneer High School in 1948.  On October 10, …

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Raising awareness about Ohio’s need for volunteer firefighters.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield and State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon have announced a statewide public service announcement (PSA) campaign to raise awareness about Ohio’s need for volunteer firefighters.“ Many Ohio communities rely on volunteer firefighters to keep them and their families safe …

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Charlene H. Young, 81

Charlene H. Young, age 81, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana. Charlene worked at K-Mart for over 25 years starting as a clerk and then running the Lay-Away department. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the …

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