Ruth A. Smethurst
Ruth A. Smethurst, 73 years, of West Unity, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home, where she was a resident. Ruth was born January 14, 1943 in…
May 2016
Randy T. Belcher
Randy T. Belcher, 64, of Blakeslee passed away Friday evening at home. He was born on April 10, 1952 in Wytheville, Virginia to Walter and Rebecca Lucille (Stroup) Belcher. On September…
Irene B. Mohler
Irene B. Mohler, age 89 of Delta, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. She was…
Herbert W. Hicks Jr.
Herbert W. Hicks Jr., 70, of rural Fayette, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born April 8, 1946, in Toledo, OH, to the late Herbert and Viola…
Chalmer E. Brillhart
Chalmer Eugene Brillhart, age 95, of Twinsburg, OH passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee Altaffer) Brillhart; loving father of Neil (Vicki) Bretthauer and Jerry…
Highway Patrol Investigating Three-Vehicle Crash Near Pioneer
Pioneer – At 4:00 PM, The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a three vehicle crash at the intersection of US 20 and Lakeshore Drive in Madison Township, in Williams County….
Jean M. Wilson
Jean M. Wilson, 92 years, of Ney, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2016 Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, with her family by her side. Jean was born October 27, 1923…
James W. Allion Jr.
James W. Allion Jr, age 59, of Wauseon, surrounded by his loving family; passed away at his home Saturday, May 28, 2016 after a courageous nine year battle with cancer. He…
Division II Regional Track and Field Results
Division II Regional Track and Field @ DAYTON STATE QUALIFIERS (thus far) Boys: Discus: 2.) Ethan Baker (Wauseon) 157’9”. OTHER REGIONAL FINALISTS: Boys: 4×800 relay: 5.) Wauseon (Aaron Beck,…
Police, Fire, & Court Records – May 25th Edition
EDON POLICE (May 9) Agency Assist (May 9) Warning – Speed (May 10) Bad Check (May 10) Warning – Failure To Yield Right Of Way (May 10) Warning – Speed (May…
Four County ADAMhs Board Meets To Start Tax Renewal Process
The Four County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services voted to start the process of putting a seven-tenths mill property tax renewal on the November ballot at its…
Williams County Fair Foundation Approves Three Funding Requests
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Williams County Fair Foundation Board of Directors was in a giving mood May 12 as it approved several funding requests. The board meeting drew…
Williams County Commissioners Select Projects For CDBG Funds
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Projects in Stryker, Jefferson Township and West Unity will be up for a share of $80,000 in grants through Williams County. The Board of County…
Williams County Genealogical Society Learn How Important It Is To Keep Track Of Memories
The Williams County Genealogical Society welcomed speaker Cheri Mattox to their May 9, 2016 meeting. Cheri is from Angola, Indiana and speaks on many subjects. She explained how genealogists are like…
West Unity Three Arts Club Meets In Montpelier For May
For their May meeting, and the last meeting before summer break, the Three Arts Club met at Cookies on Demand in Montpelier. They will take the summer off and resume their…
Family & Friends Participate In Glass City Marathon In Honor Of Nathan Ashenfelter
A little over 4 years ago, a co-worker had been discussing with his Supervisor about running in the Toledo Glass City Marathon, in order to prepare him for another marathon that…
Historical Society Director Speaks, Hospital Auxiliary Elects Officers
Williams County Historical Society Executive Director Pam Schroeder spoke at the May 9th meeting of CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary. Pam, who is also a Hospital Auxiliary member, gave an overview of the…
Fulton County Approves JFS To Coordinate Employment Training
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Fulton County Board of County Commissioners met briefly May 12 to conduct business and open bids for the Detweiler Manor restoration project. The board…
Montpelier Loyal Order Of The Moose Hits The Century Mark
May 10 has its prominence in history. In 1823, the first steamboat to ever navigate the Mississippi River arrived in Fort Snelling, Minnesota. In 1869, the first Transcontinental Railroad was completed…
Local Students Honored At Trine
ANGOLA, IN — Trine University recognized more than 250 students at its annual Honors Program on April 29 in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts. Students received honors for academic…