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OBITUARIES
☛ Stephen “Steve” Esterline (1956 – 2026) – West Unity Resident
☛ Ronald Stockburger (1945 – 2026) – 1963 Graduate Of Millcreek-West Unity School
☛ Harold Morrison (1928 – 2025) – Remembering A Devoted Husband & Father
☛ Jeanette Kope (1949 – 2026) – Worked At TRW In Fayette For 37 Years
☛ Jamie Wonders (1971 – 2026) – Former Chief Of Tiffin Township Fire Department
☛ Deana VanArsdalen (1961 – 2026) – Member Of Alvordton United Brethren Church
☛ Robert “Bob” Berning (1943 – 2026) – Belonged To Bryan Moose Lodge
☛ Linda Thibert (1943 – 2026) – Member Of St. Richard Catholic Parish
☛ Nina Bostic (1925 – 2026) – Bryan Resident Remembered For Kindness
☛ Chris Richmond (1954 – 2026) – 1973 Graduate Of Montpelier High School
☛ Marcell Robinson (1945 – 2026) – Remembering Life Of Swanton Resident
☛ Roger Morr (1943 – 2026) – Member Of Delta Community Fire Department
☛ Gene Klopfenstein (1941 – 2026) – Attended Pettisville Missionary Church
☛ Dr. Gery Williams (1951 – 2026) – Owned Williams’ Chiropractic In Stryker
☛ Michael Baerlin (1956 – 2026) – 1975 Graduate Of Bryan High School
☛ Gene Andrews (1949 – 2026) – Retired From Hause Machine In Montpelier
NEWS
☛ Pride Of Williams County Crowns Queens For 2026
☛ Future Of Bunting Bearings Site & Local Taxes Spark Debate At Delta Council
☛ Dawn Bowling & Otis Sloan Sworn In As Williams County SWCD Board Members
☛ Archbold Mayor Highlights Growth, Infrastructure, & New Developments For Rotary
☛ FULTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – Board Hears Humane Society Update & Funding Request
☛ WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – Commissioners Accept Resignation Of Williams County JFS Director
☛ WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIR BOARD – Fair Admission Prices Remain Unchanged For 2026
☛ Major Swanton Intersection Faces Challenges
☛ CK Sweets In Swanton Holds Grand Re-Opening For 6-Year Anniversary
☛ New Youth Services Specialist Selected For Archbold Community Library
☛ Knights Of Columbus Announces “Keep Christ In Christmas” Poster Contest Winners
☛ FAYETTE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Board Approves Trips, Calendar, & Committee Assignments For 2026
☛ Edon Resident Newest Member Of Bryan Kiwanis Club
☛ STRYKER VILLAGE COUNCIL – Council Eyes Five-Year Housing Strategy With REDD Program
☛ Tangled Theme Sets The Stage For Stryker High Homecoming Ceremony
☛ ARCHBOLD VILLAGE COUNCIL – Council Clears Path For Levy Vote; Welcomes New Police Officers
☛ Museum Of Fulton County Unveils Mastodon Bone Discovered In 1978
☛ Tedrow United Methodist Church Announces Closure After More Than A Century
☛ Is It Really So? burning heretics
☛ BRYAN BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS – BPA Approves Solar Power Purchase Agreement For City-Owned Property
☛ Evergreen Local School District Educator Nominated For National LifeChanger Of The Year Award
☛ EDON VILLAGE COUNCIL – Council Fast-Tracks Hazard Mitigation & SRO Contracts
☛ Stryker Art Students Shine At Regional Scholastic Art Show
☛ FAYETTE VILLAGE COUNCIL – Financial Officer Resigns; Council Member Theis Appointed To Position
☛ EDGERTON VILLAGE COUNCIL – Council Hears MainStreet Edgerton Presentation
☛ FULTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – Public Hearing Scheduled As Commissioners Review Ditch Improvement Project
☛ CCNO Staff Donate To Cancer Assistance Of Williams County
☛ America’s 250th Anniversary Topic At Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary
☛ Fulton County Board Of DD Sets 2026 Leadership & Meeting Calendar
☛ Metamora Chamber Outlines 2026 Plans, Hears From Local Food Pantry
☛ Stay Heart-Safe: American Heart Association’s Winter Weather Tips
☛ Two Deer Safely Rescued From Ice At Harrison Lake
☛ Field Of Dreams Drive-In To Continue Local Traditions Under Fresh Management
☛ BRYAN CITY COUNCIL – Sewer Rates To Increase For First Time In Three Years
☛ Bryan Movie Theater Owner Shares Expansion Plans At Kiwanis Meeting
☛ FCHD Releases Delta Blood Lead Testing Results
☛ Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago
☛ Church Page
☛ Classifieds
☛ Real Estate & Auction Spotlight
SPORTS
☛ Montpelier Takes Control Of BBC Title Chase After Beating Pettisville, 65-44
☛ Archbold’s Hot Shooting Overwhelms Evergreen, 76-40
☛ Stryker’s Fast Start Secures Victory Over Hilltop
☛ Edon Outlasts North Central In Double Overtime Barnburner, 74-73
☛ Alex York’s 20 Points Lead Delta Past Swanton, 47-33
☛ Edon Avenges Holiday Classic Loss, Tops Edgerton In 77-71 Shootout
☛ Evergreen Clamps Down In Second Half To Beat Pettisville, 51-44
☛ Slow Start, Fast Finish; Wauseon Blows Past Pettisville
☛ Paulding Stays Atop GMC After Gritty Victory Over Edgerton
☛ Balanced Attack Powers Stryker Past Hilltop, 42-22
☛ Pettisville Sets The Tone Early, Rolls Over Montpelier, 50-21
☛ Patrick Henry Cruises To 49-13 Triumph Over Wauseon
☛ Fourth Quarter Scoring Run Paces Swanton To 34–25 Win Over Holgate
☛ Balanced Scoring Carries Archbold Past Evergreen, 62-61
☛ Bryan Boys & Girls Pick Up Wins Over Delta
☛ Edgerton Reimagines Tradition With Winter Wonderland Senior Spirit Week
☛ Delta Celebrates Coming Home With Royal Court
☛ Community School Feature Edon Wrestling Program Taking Small Steps In First Season
☛ Bryan Bowler Polly Sleesman Signs With Huntington University
☛ Athletes Of The Week