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June A. White, 69

June A. White, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. June was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Montpelier and the Teamsters Union. She worked at Spangler Candy Company in …

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Arthur “Butch” Ray Knepper, 68

An obituary is not available at this time for Arthur “Butch” Ray Knepper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/ArthurButch-Knepper

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Ivan L. Van Horn, 74

Ivan L. Van Horn, 74, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville after a brief illness.  Ivan was born September 25, 1948, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late LeRoy and Virginia (Draper) Van Horn.  He was a 1967 graduate of Hicksville High School.  …

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Diana L. Potter, 58

Diana L. Potter, age 58, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, peacefully at her home. Diana was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She took great pride in her grandchildren and spoiled them any chance she could get. Diana had an excellent work ethic and was …

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Duane “Dew” A. Darrow, 67

Duane A. “Dew” Darrow, age 67, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home in Florida. Dew was a maintenance mechanic who retired from Spangler Candy Company in 2018 with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Bryan AmVets, Moose and Eagles. Dew was …

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At This Hour

The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio gets the word…their water tested negative for legionella bacteria. CCNO says remediation was the recommendation from the ODH as the water has been turned off at the jail since Feb. 16, with the exception of limited showers and sinks which had filters installed for …

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PA News

In order to remain true to their mission, the Williams County Port Authority says local municipalities will need to redesign planned subdivisions for the authority to get involved. The port authority wants to help bring affordable housing to the county, and some local subdivision plans would simply be too expensive. …

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Council OKs Program MOU

The Edgerton Village Council approves a memorandum of understanding…to allow the police department to utilize the Spillman computer program. Several departments use it in the county and it has been helpful in a few ways. Officials say…the goal is to get everyone else in the county on the system, with …

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Green Gets 23

A Toledo man is sentenced to spend more than 23 years in prison in federal courtroom…after he pled guilty to a list of charges, stemming from his role in a Toledo-area drug trafficking conspiracy. Jackie Green, 53, was accused of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution …

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Joseph L. Pilarski, 88

Joseph L. Pilarski, age 88, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at his daughter’s home near Defiance. Joe worked at Continental General Tire for 28 years, much of those years as a foreman. He was member of First Baptist Church and also participated in Habitat for Humanity …

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