Honored during the 2015 West Unity Area Chamber Banquet as the 2015 Member of the Year was Stanley’s Guns & Ammo. Stanley’s Guns & Ammo became a member of the business community in 2013 when Mitch Stanley opened his already successful gun and ammo supply store in West Unity. Not only has Stanley’s proven to be a thriving and successful business, it was also a huge key to the success of the West Unity Chamber Scholarship Program, a long time dream of the Chamber Board. With the help of Mitch Stanley and Stanley’s Guns and Ammo, the Chamber was able…
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As the Board of Directors of the West Unity Area Chamber of Commerce began their preparation for their annual banquet, the decision was made that, instead of recognizing a Citizen of the Year in 2015, that they would set aside every fifth year, beginning in 2015, to recognize those whom have been honored with the title of Citizen of the Year in the past. In his introduction to the alumni of the title, Chamber President Alan Bennet explained that “Being selected as the Citizen of the Year is no small thing. It is as humbling as it is honoring. Those…
The Montpelier Area Chamber of Commerce met on September 11, 2015. In committee reports, the repaving of Main St. from Monroe to Platt St. in the Spring of 2016 was discussed as well as the last phase of replacing the parking lot at the Police Station. The Airport Substation and Sewage Separation tasks have also been completed. In Community Affairs, Gloria Osborn’s Painting Class on September 29th were to be painting on slate tiles that had come off of the Town Hall Building. Pastor Dave Tilly thanked Parks and Rec for the children’s summer meal program, finishing the picnic shelter,…
The Village of Swanton’s Council Meeting was held on October 26, 2015 at 7pm. Mayor Roth’s motion to approve the payment of bills was passed. A visitor, Bob Wertz of the Swanton Corn Festival gave Mayor Roth a letter to request the dates of the Festival to be set for Aug. 20-21, 2016. He also mentioned that Allan Robasser will be the new chairman for the Festival but Mr. Wertz will be actively involved with it. The needed paperwork and insurance coverage will be secured and filed with the Village. The dates were approved. In Old Business, a motion to…
Due to a late member conflict that left the Pettisville Board of Education with only three members available, the board of three met, took no action, and adjourned. While there was a quorum, the board was planning to discuss some important items that would be best served by having all five members participate. Those items and actions will be dealt with the next time the board meets. INFORMATION PROVIDED
Officials have released the identification of the man found dead as a result of a gunshot wound near the St. Joseph River trail in Montpelier On October 23 as Jonathan M. Hofner, age 28, of Wauseon. The positive identification of Hofner had been delayed pending autopsy and dental record comparisons. Bradly Gilbert, 22, of Montpelier, Ohio was arrested in Surry County, North Carolina and subsequently charged with Aggravated Murder after he confessed to a Surry County law enforcement officer that he had “killed a man” in Ohio and provided details on where to find the body. The identification of Jonathan…
November 5, 2015 – After being given the opportunity to consider lesser charges, a Fulton County jury consisting of three men and nine women deliberated for approximately four hours before returning a guilty verdict for a charge of Involuntary Manslaughter, a felony of the first degree, and Domestic Violence, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree against Romauldo M. Cordoba Jr, age 38, of Archbold, Ohio. The jury also found that Cordoba used a firearm to facilitate the commission of the offense. The charges are in relation to the death of 27 year old Joshua McJilton in Wauseon on April 25,…
Donna Vee Thomas, 79, of Bryan passed away Thursday evening, November 5, 2015 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born December 5, 1935, near Edon, Ohio to Melvia Ruth (Lash) and Laurence Leo Goshorn. Donna graduated from Edon High School in 1953 and the Comptometer School of Lansing, Michigan. She worked for a time at Oldsmobile in Lansing and Central Foundry in Defiance. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Montpelier, the Montpelier Garden Club, the Pulaski Garden Club, the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Inc., where she was active on the…
Matilda Busse, age 91, passed away Wednesday November 4, 2015 in her home. Mrs. Busse was a lifelong homemaker. Mrs. Busse was born in Bellevue, Ohio on June 26, 1924 the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Matilda (Seifert) Kasselman. She married Paul Busse and he preceded her in death. Surviving are her children; Dan (Patricia) Busse of Sylvania, Jerry (Jennifer) Busse of Wauseon, and Marilyn (Tom) Gieske of Hamilton, Ohio. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.GrisierFH.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted…
Angola, Ind. – The Cameron Hospital Foundation was recently honored to accept a $37,112.50 grant from the Steuben County Community Foundation. The gift was made from the Steuben County Cancer Association endowment fund. The funds donated were designated to assist the Regional Cancer Care Center and was specifically used for the purchase of patient chemotherapy chairs and chemotherapy infusion pumps. The endowment fund was started in 1999 by the Steuben County Cancer Association. Since that first contribution, the fund has grown dramatically through generous contributions from individual donors as well as an $84,000+ contribution from the estate of Burl and…
Angola, Ind — Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Radiation Oncology Associates, American Cancer Society, Regional Cancer Care Center, Fort Wayne Medical Oncology & Hematology, WIG Bank, Steuben County Cancer Association and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana are pleased to be working together to bring the community the “Cancer Education and Resource Fair” on November 16, 2015 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. at Cameron Hospital. The fair is free, open to the public and will be held in Meeting Room 1 at the hospital (just past the Gift Shop in the main hall). In addition to the fair, a presentation from Sue Delagrange, MS,…
DEFIANCE, OH – Several Defiance College alumni received honors during the homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 24. Among those recognized was Fayette resident Thomas Spiess, who received the Alumni Achievement Award. Tom Spiess graduated from Defiance College in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in comprehensive art. Shortly after graduation, he accepted a position at Gorham Fayette Schools as the K-12 art instructor. Tom stresses that his career at Fayette was only supposed to last three years: enough time for him to implement an innovative program, see it through its first years, and move on to a larger school and city.…
All Edon Alumni Veterans are invited to attend a Veteran’s Day Assembly & Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11. Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. in the Edon School Auditeria, following breakfast will be a program from 8:00 to 8:30 in the gymnasium.
Becky Fisk, of Edon, OH, was among 64 other students at The University of Findlay who recently received a crisp white lab coat at the School of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony signifies the students’ entrance into the third year of the six-year program, which is the first year of professional courses in the School of Pharmacy.
Jonathan M. Hofner from Wauseon, Ohio passed away suddenly October 10th, 2015. He was born November 7, 1986. He was a 2005 graduate of Wauseon High School. He was employed at Alex Products in Ridgeville Corners, OH. He is survived by his two year old son Micheal Hofner, his Mother, Heather Novak and Step-Father, Chuck Russell of Stryker, his Father Tracy Finch and Step-Mother Gayle Finch of Delta, sisters Jessica Lane of Oakwood, Cassandra Crawford (James) of Austin, Tx, Tina Lackie of Delta, Caitlynne Zagarella (Anthony) of Delta, Courteney Castle (Zachary) of Delta, Martina Russell of Bowling Green. Brothers, Alex…
Ratanjibhai Govindbhai Patel, 90 of Ena, Taluka Palsana, Dist- Surat, Gujarat, India, passed away Thursday morning in Montpelier. He was the father to three children Harishkumar Ratanjibhai Patel (wife Hemuben Harishkumar Patel), Dahiben D. Patel and Asuben V. Patel. He is also survived by his wife Ratanben Ratanjibhai Patel and several grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier. www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Sandra S. Stahl, 72 years, of Alvordton, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. Sandra was born May 18, 1943 in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Anna (Fortney) Byroade. She was a 1961 graduate of Hicksville High School. She then received her Associates Degree from Northwest State Community College. She married Paul Dale Stahl on November 24, 1967 in Bryan, Ohio and he preceded her in death on October 31, 1991. Sandra was a supervisor at The Barn Restaurant in Archbold for the past 18 years. She also…
Autumn, Emma, and Layla Luck received the top prize for listening to the most books during the library’s Read-To-Me Program. They each recorded a total of 234 titles. Ava Zeigler was the runner up with a total of 200 books. Other recent winner include: •In the turtle coloring contest – Lucy Rogers, Brooklyn Bogner, Matthew Barnhart, Autumn Luck, and Layla Luck. •Nolan Zeigler was the winner of the “Count the Pumpkins” contest. Runners up were Emily Cornell, Emmy Hutchison, Emmy Reynolds, and Hadley Spangler. Congratulations to everyone! Have you started making your Christmas cards yet? If not, you need to…
Teen Read Week was celebrated the week of October 19-23. The teens could guess how much candy was in the jar and win the candy, answer trivia questions, write a poem, or make a book over to win a variety of prizes. The winners for the week were Aryanna McClain, Tanner Wagner, Kirsten Carnicom, Brooke Vanderveer, Raven Layman, Gavin Yorks, and Dalton Hamilton. Patron appreciation day was Monday, October 19. Goodies and fun were both had all day long. At the end of the day, door prize winners were drawn. Winners were Jane Stiriz, Judy Kramer, Teresa Browning, and Audra…
Meet Sheila Whitlock, the author of The Shulamite at the Stryker Branch Library on Monday, November 16th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Sheila Whitlock first moved to Northwest Ohio to attend Defiance College, and has been a resident of Stryker since 1977. While working in the healthcare profession, Sheila would often come across the question, “How do I find my purpose?” In response, The Shulamite was written. The book will guide you through The Song of Songs, penned by King Solomon of the biblical Old Testament. As a graduate seminary student, the author uses the Hebrew language of the text…
The Friends of the Delta Public Library are beginning to prepare baskets for the upcoming Chinese Auction Fundraiser. They are on display at the library. This will be our 26th annual event. We are asking merchants, businesses, patrons and community members to donate items for a raffle type auction to be held November 19th at the Delta American Legion. The public is invited to attend so bring your friends, family and neighbors! This year the baskets will again be ready so the public can purchase tickets and select items on Wednesday evening November 18th at the Legion from 5-7 pm.…
The Edgerton Branch Library is holding a used book sale just in time for the holiday shopping season! The sale will run on Friday, November 13 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, and on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. With a wide variety of books available, there promises to be something for everyone. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to purchase well known books at an affordable price. So stop in and see what bargains you can find! The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 N. Michigan Avenue. For more information contact Shanea…
The WDA is pleased to announce the former Mrs. Wauseon (1958) and Wauseon Citizen of the year (1987) Mary Gype, and husband Jim will be our grand Marshalls for this year’s annual Christmas Parade. The honored guests will ride in a beautiful horse drawn carriage as part of the annual event scheduled for Saturday, November 28. Both Mary and Jim are long time residents of Wauseon and graduates of Wauseon High School. Jim is a member of the Fulton County United Veterans, the VFW, and the American Legion where he currently serves as a trustee. He is in the Wauseon…
Harold R. Heller, 95, of Bryan passed away Monday, November 2nd at Fountain Park Villas in Bryan. He was born in Bridgewater Township, Williams County, Ohio on December 16, 1919 to William and Mertie (Frisbie) Heller. He was the seventh child and is the last survivor of the family of eight children. Harold married Charlotte McVicker of Greenpoint, New York on September 25, 1955 in the Methodist Church in Bryan. Charlotte passed away January 5, 2012 after 57 years of marriage. Harold is survived by three children, Linda (Larry) Lundervold of Grass Valley, California, Michael (Sharon) Heller of Westerville, Ohio,…
Fountain City Christian School’s Students of the Month for October are Emma LaBo (1st grader) and Morgan Snider (6th grader).
Ann Nancy King, 93, of Montpelier and formerly of Hoboken, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday night at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. She was born on August 9, 1922 in Hoboken, NJ to Frank and Anna (Kilroe) King. Nancy graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Hoboken, NJ. After graduation, she joined the United States Navy serving during WWII as a hospital apprentice 2nd class at St. Albans Naval Hospital in Long Island, NY and was honorably discharged in 1946. Nancy then entered nurses training at St. Francis Hospital in New Jersey and graduated with her RN degree. She worked in the O.R. of St. Francis, then was…
Charles Lester Mull, age 61, of rural Delta, Ohio died Friday October 30, 2015 in his home. He was born March 15, 1954. He was a package courier and carpenter and worked as a mason. He was member of Zion United Methodist Church. Survivors, Daughter, April L. Shoemaker, of Wauseon, Ohio. Three grand-daughters, Brittany Mull, Brooklynn Mull, and Braylee Shoemaker. One great-grandchild, Maliki Mull. Mother, Dorothy Mull, Delta, Ohio. Sister, Rebecca Posner. Charles is preceded in death by his father, Lester C. Mull. aMemorial services and calling hours will be held at Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home, Wauseon, Ohio at a later…
Joan J. Green, age 79, of Swanton, with her family by her side, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born in Wauseon on May 8, 1936 to the late Paul Taylor and Thelma (Sprague) Taylor. Joan attended Delta High School. She married the late Richard Green and together were blessed with six children. Joan worked at Fulton Industries in Wauseon; along with being a loving mother and homemaker. She was a member of Swan Creek Community Church in Delta. She is survived by her children, Vickie (Jack) Adams of Delta,…
John A. Cooper, age 74, of Swanton, was welcomed into Heaven as a good and faithful servant on Sunday November 1, 2015 with his family by his side at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in Perrysburg on October 30, 1941; one of four children to the late Thixton Cooper and Mildred (Kosch) Cooper. John was united in marriage to Linda Armbruster on June 8, 1963. He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and later attended the University of Toledo, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Technology and Business Management. Before retiring, John worked for…
Michael L. Marvin, 65 years, of Pioneer, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. Michael was born on July 3, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio to the late Oris “Bud” and Helen (Curran) Marvin. He was a 1969 graduate of Bryan High School. Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, receiving a bronze star. He married Lucy J. Cramer on May 24, 1980 in Bryan, Ohio. He worked as a truck driver throughout his working career, most recently at Chambers Leasing. Michael also worked at Trufast, ARO, and as…