Robert E. “Bob” Ruihley, 70 of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born July 23, 1954, in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of the late Aaron and Donna Ruihley. Bob was raised in …

Linda Ames Freed, 87 years of Bryan, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bryan. Linda was born September 22, 1936, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Stevens) Weaver. She was a 1954 graduate of Bryan High School. She married …

Lynne R. Kline, 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her family.  Lynne was born January 4, 1950, in Adrian, Michigan, daughter of the late Elton E. and Maxine A. (Bussing) Smith.  She was a 1968 graduate of Madison High School.  Lynne …

Kevin A. Beck, 62 years of Bryan, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Kevin was born February 20, 1962, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Kenneth L. and Colene “Yvonne” (Miller) Beck. He was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School. He married …

Larry “Shorty” A. Figgins, 86, a lifelong Alvordton resident passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  He was born on December 13, 1937 in Alvortdton to Devillo and Juanita (Severence) Figgins.  Larry graduated in the top ten percent of his class from Alvordton High School, a …

Norma L. Stombaugh, 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Norma was born March 6, 1932, in Ney, Ohio, daughter of the late Percy and Willa (McDowell) Connin.  She was a 1950 graduate of Bryan High School.  Norma …

Janice M. “Jan” Higginbotham, age 90, of Bowling Green, and formerly of Edgerton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green. Jan was a secretary at Owens Illinois for 30 years before her retirement and worked at Wirick & Associates for 5 years. She attended …

Craig A. Ankney, 64, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.  Craig was born on March 8, 1960, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Karen (Dimock) Ankney.  He was a 1978 graduate of Fairview High School.  Craig worked …

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 7 at approximately 12:10 P.M, at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and State Route 66 in Springfield Township, Williams County. A 2021 Ford Transit Van operated by Timothy C. Crowley …

BMU Media release: On August 6, 2024 with the passage of Resolution 17, 2024 by the Bryan Board of Public Affairs, Bryan Municipal Utilities (BMU) internet service will no longer be available effective December 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Internet service will remain active until the above-mentioned date at which …