Voters threw their support behind abortion rights in Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere as Democrats look to springboard off those wins by using the issue to drive turnout and shape next year’s races for the White House, Congress and other elections. Insiders say, Ohio offered the clearest snapshot on Tuesday of …
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Barry L. Forbes, 72
Barry L. Forbes, age 72, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home. Barry retired from Bard Manufacturing as a fork lift driver and janitor with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Stryker Sportsman’s Club, Bryan Moose Lodge, Eagles Aerie, …
Read More »Catherine C. Warner, 90
Catherine Cecilia Warner “Cathy”, 90, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Catherine was born June 15, 1933, in West Unity, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Barker) Ensman. Her former husband, the late Ted L. Warner, …
Read More »James G. Thacker, 57
James G. “Greg” Thacker, age 57, of Edgerton, Ohio, peacefully passed away at 12:50 P.M. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 surrounded by his family. Greg took great joy in being a grandfather and adored his many grandkids and great grandkids. James Gregory Thacker was born on April 2, 1966, in …
Read More »Rita M. Goebel, 86
Rita M. Goebel, age 86, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:05 P.M. on Wednesday, November 9, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mrs. Goebel was a 1955 graduate of Edon High School and had worked as an inspector at AirWay Manufacturing in …
Read More »Norma Jean Andres,
Norma Jean (Appel) Andres, of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 8, 2023. She was born June 16, 1931 to Lelan and Vanda Appel. Norma graduated from Farmer High School in 1949 and attended Bowling Green State University for a year. She worked …
Read More »New police chief in New Haven.
The City of New Haven announces the appointment of a new police chief to take over duties from Jeff McCracken, who currently holds the position. Detective James Krueger will begin his duties on January 1st, officials confirm. Chief Krueger is certified as a generalist and firearm instructor…as well as a …
Read More »A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.
A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …
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State Issues 1 and 2 were both approved statewide Tuesday, despite being defeated in the 4-county region (Williams/Defiance/Fulton/Henry). State Issue 1, the amendment relating to abortion and other reproductive decisions passed statewide, with 56.62% voting in favor of the amendment. State Issue 2, relating to recreational marijuana, also passed statewide, …
Read More »Levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.
A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …
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