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Deadly wreck in Steuben County.

Officers in Steuben County are investigating a fiery crash where the driver was found dead on Fox Lake Road, near the Fox Lake Public Access Site. At the scene in rural Pleasant Township, officials find a car fully engulfed in flames…with extensive damage on the driver’s side, so they think …

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Bryan Board of Public Affairs approves hiring a new operations manager.

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs approves hiring a new operations manager. They agreed to hire Jimmy Dunning into the position, effective Aug. 7. Dunning has nearly 10 years of experience at Bryan Municipal Utilities and holds an Ohio EPA Class III Water Supply License and certification from California State …

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Turnout for next week’s special election has been good.

The turnout for next week’s special election has been good, officials say. Early voting for the Aug. 8 ballot began in person and by mail on July 11, though military and overseas absentee voting began June 23. The special election was called earlier this year, after Gov., DeWine signed a …

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Bryan Board of Public Affairs meeting.

There were personnel changes and an update on an open position during the Bryan Board of Public Affairs meeting. The board approved reclassifying Todd Stimpfle to regular employment status within the engineering department. The board was also updated on the vacant human resources position. Clerk/treasurer John Lehner informed the board …

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Return of the U.S. 127 garage sale.

It may be the best time of year for anybody who loves finding great deals with the return of the U.S. 127 garage sale. Running Thursday through Sunday, the sale earned the name “World’s Largest Yard Sale” because it spans nearly 700 miles, starting 5 miles north of Addison, Michigan, …

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Pioneer looks at new trucks and new fire station.

Pioneer’s safety and finance committees held a joint meeting to discuss plans for funding two new fire trucks and a new fire station. Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston recommended the fire department put together a bid package in order to calculate how much it will cost and have a plan ready …

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Larry D. Wonderly, 75

Larry D. Wonderly, 75, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Kingsbury Place, Defiance, Ohio. Larry was born July 5, 1948, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Donald and Betty J. (Shutta) Wonderly. He graduated from St. John Vianey Seminary in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Larry continued his …

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Lee E. Clymer, 82

Lee E. Clymer, 82, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Monday, July 31, 2023.  He was born on August 15, 1940 in Pioneer to Livenus G. and Virginia (McLaughlin) Clymer.  Lee graduated from North Central High School in 1958. Lee retired from Winzeler’s Stamping in Montpelier.  Prior to …

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Richard R. “Dick” Purk, 83

Richard R. “Dick” Purk, 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 29, 2023, in his residence.  Dick was born May 10, 1940, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Robert W. and Marvel R. (Mefford) Purk.  He was a 1958 graduate of Hilltop High School.  Dick …

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