Angel Lee Cranston, age 27 of Toledo and formerly of Wauseon passed away early Monday September 11, 2016 in Toledo. She had worked as a Waitress. Ms. Cranston was born on August 8, 1988 in Toledo the daughter of Michael Cranston and Jessica Lee Fonseca. Surviving are children, Jesse Michael Ishmael Rodriguez and Avhyah Aguilar. Also surviving is her Mother; Jessica Fonseca, Father; Michael Cranston, brother; Angelo Cranston and grandmother; Gina Salinas. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday September 20, 2016 at the Union Hill Cemetery near Bowling Green, Ohio. Friends may visit with the family on…
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Tuesday, September 13, Scoring Summaries GIRLS VARSITY GOLF Hicksville 234, Defiance 236, Montpelier 242 The Locomotives played to a third place finish in the non-conference tri-match. Brookelyn Dye recorded a round of 55, Elizabeth Fritsch shot a 58, Gabby Cox (63) and Katie Taylor (66) were the other two finishers for Montpelier. JUNIOR HIGH GOLF Montpelier finished second at the North Central Invitational. The Locomotives’ strokes totaled 210. The contributors to the score were: Ethan Marihugh (52), Hunter Burlew (52), Tylor Yahraus (53) and Collin Crisenbury (53). Also finishing were: Chris Moor and Brayden JoHantgen with matching 59s. BOYS VARSITY…
Monday, September 12 Scoring Summaries VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Pettisville survived a five-set match with Ayersville and got the “W” with a 25-14, 25-20, 20-25, 21-25, 15-11 win. The Blackbirds moved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the BBC. Kyra Behnfelt was 7/10 serving; Teagan Kauffman was 39/50 hitting with 13 kills, 10-12 serving with two aces; Jesse Youse was 20/27 hitting with 11 kills, 19/19 serving with two aces; Morgan Leppelmeier was 22/28 hitting with seven kills, 32/32 serving with nine aces; Carly Bontrager was 29/29 serving with five aces and 125/130 setting with 30 assists. JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Pettisville defeated…
In December 2014, Gov. John R. Kasich signed Executive Order 2014-06K, announcing the Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations (Task Force), after a series of incidents in Ohio and around the nation highlighted the challenging situations that exist in too many places between some communities and police. The task force included 24 members representing the Governor, legislature, Attorney General, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, local law enforcement, organized labor, local community leaders, the faith-based community, business, municipalities and prosecuting attorneys. On April 29, 2015, after a series of public forums, the Task Force delivered its final report…
On September 8, 2016, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a burglary in progress in Amboy Township. While responding to the call, a deputy came across the suspect’s vehicle. In an attempt to stop it, suspects fled, driving though a yard and down a lane into corn field. The suspects then fled on foot. Corey Richardson, age 40, was arrested a short time later. After an extensive search of the area with the help of Wauseon, Delta, Toledo Police Departments, Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, and Ohio State Highway Patrol, the second suspect was not found. The description…
By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER Bradley S. Gilbert, 22, of Montpelier stood in front of William County Common Pleas Judge JT Stelzer Wednesday, September 7, to hear his sentencing for his involvement in the death of Jonathan Hofner, 28, of Wauseon last October. Stelzer sentenced Gilbert to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Hofner’s body was found near the Moose Trail on October 26 after Gilbert had called 911 in Surry County, North Carolina and alerted them to his crime. Hofner had been reported missing in Fulton County on October 12. The cause of…
On September 9, 2016, at 9:13 AM, the Wauseon Police Department received a call from the management team at IAC Corp, 555 W Linfoot St, about a message left inside the building. Upon arrival, officers met with the management team and began to investigate the complaint. The message left was a bomb threat that was to occur at the factory. The situation was discussed and due to other incidents at the factory, it was determined that the best course of action was to have the factory evacuated and searched. Toledo Police Department canine units responded to the scene and assisted…
By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER James Worley, 57, of Delta appeared was arraigned on September 8 in the Fulton County Common Pleas Court for the 19 charges he is facing in connection to the death of Sierah Joughin, 20, of Metamora. Worley was arrested three days after Joughin went missing during a bike ride near her home. If convicted, Worley could face the death penalty for those charges which include two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, two counts of abduction, four counts of kidnapping, one count of abuse of a corpse and one count of tampering…
On Friday, September 16 at 7:00 pm singer/songwriter Brittany Lee Moffitt will perform as part of the Carnegie Concert Series at the Bryan Main Library. According to her bio, “Brittany Lee Moffitt invites her audience to another world: the world of a songstress with a whimsical, yet funeral disposition. Sad and beautiful, funny and melancholy, loud and powerful, soft and compelling, Moffitt’s performances challenge the archetype of today’s American ‘singer/songwriter.’ In December of 2013 Brittany ran her first solo tour along the East Coast, playing in Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. Her touring continued in 2014 throughout the Midwest,…
Three new members participated in their first Four County ADAMhs Board meeting Thursday (September 8). The new members are Tod Hug of Liberty Center who was appointed by the Henry County commissioners, Jeff Mayer of Defiance who was appointed by the Defiance County commissioners, and Wayne Smith of Napoleon who was appointed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. All were appointed to four year terms ending June 30, 2020. Hug is superintendent of the Liberty Center schools. Mayer, a deacon at St. Mary’s Catholic parish, is a volunteer member of the four county Local Outreach to…
Fulton County Health Center will hold a Babysitting Clinic on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Swanton Public Library. Participants must be at least 11 years old to attend. Learn to handle emergencies such as choking, burns, and more, to become a more effective and competent babysitter. The class covers growth and development and safety for the sitter as well as the children. Those who complete the course will be certified in babysitting through the Fulton County Health Center (does not include CPR certification). Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Beverages and a snack…
The Bryan Main Library West Annex will be holding a monthly Bilingual Class, with sessions running from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm, on the last Tuesday of each month. The first class will be held on Tuesday, September 27 in the Harmon Room. Come join in on sessions where we learn and practice how to speak English and Spanish basics. Spontaneous phrases, proper phonics, and, pronunciation. Practicing every day common ways of saying everyday conversations. No test, just sharing and helping each other learn: “How do you say”? Or ¿Cómo se dice? Ven a unirse a…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER With autumn and winter just around the corner, the Montpelier Friends of the Park are getting ready for the holiday season. The group approved funds for Halloween candy for the community trick or treating and new Christmas displays for Main Street and Municipal parks. The group also helped pay for vouchers for this year’s swimming lessons. The Friends gave $1,000 from two different funds to the Main Street Park group for candy. Montpelier will celebrate Halloween Oct. 29. The Friends also used donated funds to purchase a coal car and a passenger car to…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER After more than a decade’s absence, the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Business After Hours” event and the evening was a hit. Around 20 people had shown up by 5 p.m. at Cookies On Demand on Broad Street. The event allowed chamber members a chance to chat and network, which was just what organizers wanted. “We want the community to come and network,” Chamber director Susan Gearhart said. “We want the people to tell us what they want (in Montpelier.)” The event’s hosts were Ron and Becky Freese, owners of the six-year-old business.…
By: Bill O’Connell THE VILLAGE REPORTER If you are a bike enthusiast, enjoy the great outdoors and live in the Swanton area, your world is about to become a whole lot more fun. Oak Openings Preserve, by far the largest of the twelve Toledo Metroparks with over 4000 acres has recently purchased 500 acres of property just off of Airport Highway on the west side of State Route 64. Part of the newly acquired land will be used for an eleven-mile single track mountain bike trail, the first of its kind for the Metro Parks and will be a great…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The village of Stryker has a new administrator, but it’s a familiar face to the community. Alan Riegsdecker, 51, took over the administrator’s position Sept. 1 after Gary St. John retired. The move had been in the works for several months. Riegsdecker has been working for the village since 2002 as superintendent for water and wastewater. Before that, he worked for the Fulton County Road Department and was in construction. “I was familiar with excavating, water line repairs, that kind of stuff,” Riegsdecker said. Riegsdecker will add some administrator responsibilities to his job as…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER A desire to run her own eatery and have a full-time job has led a Stryker woman to open her own business. A Place in Time is scheduled to open Sept. 16 in downtown Stryker featuring breakfast and lunch six days a week. For owner Anissa Armstrong, the opening will be the end of one journey of faith and the start of another. The name of the business sprung out of a conversation between Anissa and her husband of four years, Lee. The restaurant will have an eclectic look and each piece of furniture…
By: Bill O’Connell THE VILLAGE REPORTER It looked like a scene out of the 1953 Marlon Brando outlaw biker movie classic “The Wild One” that had motorcycle gangs rumbling through the streets of a small town creating mayhem, wreaking havoc and striking fear into the hearts of the local citizenry. This gang of wild ones, however, numbering nearly two-hundred and riding a mix of Harleys, Hondas, Indians and Yamahas were on a mission of mercy as they thundered down Swanton’s Main Street with a police escort on their way to the American Legion in Napoleon as part of an effort…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Edgerton residents will now be dealing with a new agency to handle their income tax payments. The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) took over responsibility for the village income tax Sept. 1. RITA sent a letter to Edgerton residents and employers notifying them of the transition and providing contact information, including telephone numbers, addresses and references to RITA’s website, Amy Arrighi, media relations, said. Income tax filings and payments for Edgerton will now be administered by RITA. Edgerton taxpayers and employers will have access to services with RITA such as electronic filing, electronic payments,…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Metamora Village Council approved an addendum on the water contract. To satisfy all parties, Fulton Public Utilities Director Ziad Musallam can revise the addendum to read “….20-year renewal option is available any time after 17 years from March 15, 2016.” The 20-year term is used to match the current service term agreement between Fulton County and Toledo. Metamora’s option to continue with Fulton County water supply (or not) is identified in Part III – Item 3 of the current agreement. Fiscal Officer’s Report – •Letters have been sent to residents with second meters…
Community members in Stryker will be honoring a famous native son on the 100th anniversary of his death, complete with presentations by a Civil War expert from Georgia and the dedication of a new flagpole at his gravesite. A day-long commemoration is being planned by members of the Stryker Area Heritage Council on Saturday, September 24 in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the death of Stryker’s Civil War hero and Medal of Honor recipient William J. Knight. One of the highlights of the day will be two presentations by Jonathan Scott, curator of the museum in Kennesaw, Georgia that…
The Edon delegates to the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Boys and Girls State programs reported on their recent experiences to members of the Edon American Legion and Lion’s Club on the evening of September 8. Pictured are Rod McCrea of the Edon Lions Club, Delegates Braden Miller, Jared Best, Hannah Kaylor and Paige Schaffter, and Karen Hukill of the Edon American Legion Post #662.
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER While some people may have been scared off by the threat of rain, the Lyons Area Historical Society’s 25th anniversary party went as planned. The event celebrated the founding of the society in 1991 and gave members a chance to say thanks to the community for its support. At least 100 people attended the event at Community Park. Those who attended got to listen to hours of free music, eat free food and even get a free blood pressure check from the Royalton Township Fire Department. There was a vendor’s area where people could…
Miracles come in all shapes and sizes and for one Montpelier family it’s an 11-year-old boy who is now part of their lives. Paul Frisby is an active youth who loves the outdoors, not bad for someone who as a baby was never supposed to walk. Paul suffered greatly from his biological mother’s drug habit and when she was carrying Paul and his twin sister, Paulina, his body took all the narcotics in her system. As a result, he spent the first 14 months of his life in the hospital and only went home for one week. That’s when Mike…
An avowed dog lover is now in charge of the Williams County Dog Pound and her goal is to make sure the animals find a home. Pam Welch took over the pound Sept. 1 after assisting the former dog warden for 15 years. The Board of County Commissioners offered her the job Aug. 22. Welch had been a postal carrier before she saw an ad for the dog pound opening and decided to apply. “I have always been great with dogs,” Welch said. “I wanted to work with dogs.” Little did she know working at the dog pound would become…
By: Sarah Gray THE VILLAGE REPORTER Ohio Art continues to drive forward with its goal to become the world’s premier Metal Lithography operation. In addition to over 100 years of metal decorating experience, Ohio Art is branching out to bring other relevant partners into the Bryan, Ohio facility and continuing to invest in its manufacturing operations. Recent examples of Ohio Art’s commitment to a long future in metal decorating include multi-million dollar purchases. Included in these purchases are a 6-color printing press, a digital press and other new manufacturing equipment geared to propel Ohio Art in the direction of continued…
Saturday, September 10 Scoring Summaries BOYS VARSITY SOCCER Bryan 6, Rossford 0 The Golden Bears traveled to Rossford and got the non-league victory. Scoring goals for Bryan were Daniel Borland, Tyler Manon (2), Henry DeLeon, Phenick Thongpasouk, and Brendan Reiser. Recording assists for Bryan were Atland Sayarath, Isaac Bowers, and Daniel Borland (2). Bleus Creek recorded 4 saves as the goal keeper. Defiance 5, Delta 3 Delta hosted Defiance In this non-league match up. Both teams came out strong, playing hard through the wind and rain. Defiance’s Alan Rocha Ramirez scored the first goal four minutes in. He scored another…
Friday, September 9, 2016 Scoring Summaries VARSITY FOOTBALL Edgerton 39, Delta 21 The Bulldogs scored the first two touchdowns of the game. The first score came on a 35 yard pass from Clayton Flegal to Carter Knecht. Logan Sack converted the PAT for a 7-0 lead. Edgerton’s next score came on a 25 yard run by Hunter Prince. The extra point failed and the lead was 13-0. Delta was able to answer the second Edgerton touchdown with a 75-yard spring by Dylan Rogers. The extra point was good and the first quarter ended with Edgerton up 13-7. The only score…
For the past 20 years when the Florence Township Fire Department engine hits the street on a run, Kenny Lyons was behind the wheel. But a fire at the station in Edon in 2015 destroyed the engine he had been driving and the department has to use one on loan. Now the department has a new engine and it will bear Lyons’ name after a dedication ceremony last month. The department held a special ceremony to dedicate the truck and honor Lyons for a half-century of service at the Edon United Methodist Church, Aug. 28. The event was well attended…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER A new subdivision has become part of the village of Edgerton with the addition of Al-Phine Hills. Developers and village officials gathered Sept. 7 for a dedication of Dairy Lane, the main street of the development. The Village Council approved the layout of 20 plats at a special meeting Sept. 6. The plats now go to the county auditor. The development has three completed homes with five additional lots sold already, developer Andy Farnham said. There are 15 lots available, he added. Homes will valued at $300,000. Village officials look forward to the possibilities…