Steve A. Dewire, 65 years, of rural Hamilton, passed away early Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Steve was born July 11, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Montie “Van” and Mildred “Dolly” (Scott) Dewire. He was a 1968 graduate of Hamilton High School. He married Corrine Chorpenning in October of 1969. He then married Cheryl E. Wence on June 26, 1992 in Fremont, Indiana. Steve was a truck driver for the former Simpson Industries (Metaldyne) for 30 years. He also drove for L & L Propane in Waterloo before retiring…
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BRYAN Police On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 9:50 PM, Joshua James Wolf, Age 32, Homeless, was arrested on a Felony Warrant out of 2B Judicial District Court out of Hillsdale Michigan. The original charge was Manufacturing methamphetamine/Ecstasy and Operating a Laboratory involving Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine. Additionally Wolf was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. He was taken to CCNO. Stryker Police (Oct 22) Traffic Warning – Speed (Oct 22) Traffic Warning – Speed (Oct 23) Traffic Citation – Stop Sign, No O.L. (Oct 23) Open Burning (Oct 23) Open Burning…
By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher BREAKING NEWS: The Village Reporter was contacted several times within the last hour by unconfirmed reports that Ring’s Pharmacy in Montpelier was robbed this evening. Information just received from Montpelier Police confirms the robbery and gives information on the subject. BE ON THE LOOK OUT: A male subject is wanted in robbery of Ring’s Pharmacy. Vague description between 5-8 to 5-10, stocky build. Was wearing green hoody and striped ski mask. Fled in small car west from the scene, then possibly north on SR 576. Stole various prescriptions in bags. If you should encounter subject…
(Bryan) – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Patrol is currently investigating a three vehicle injury crash on US 127 at the intersection of County Road 15.75 in Pulaski Township. The crash occurred at approximately 7:45 am on Monday, November 2nd. The crash involved a 2003 Chevy Venture mini-van being driven by Christopher Smith, age 21, of West Unity Ohio; a 1999 ADBA cement mixer, driven by Bruce Phillips, age 55, of Bryan, Ohio; and a 1995 Dodge Caravan driven by Timothy J. Parsons of Bryan, Ohio. Mr. Smith reportedly swerved left of center to avoid a vehicle that was…
On October 30 at approximately 6:30 pm, information was received that a Paulding County Jail inmate, J. Tucker Harman, age 26, walked away from 222 E. Hamilton Street in Bryan, Ohio while on a medical furlough. The furlough was issued by the Paulding County Common Pleas Court. Harman had been incarcerated since October 6 when he had been indicted for one count of Having Weapons under Disability, a Felony of the Third Degree. At that time that Harman walked away, an active warrant for his arrest was issued for Escape, a Felony of the third degree. An update to earlier…
By: Alan Kittle THE VILLAGE REPORTER Have you ever been driving down the highway, zoom past some heavily laden bicycles like a couple of pack mules traveling along a lonesome road, and thought to yourself, “I wonder who those people are, where they may be headed, and why they’re on this journey?” Well, that’s exactly what happened to Montpelier resident, Ellen Gearhart, while on her way home from work on Tuesday October 20th, a sunny, warm, and colorful autumn day. Feeling the call of God tugging at her heart to make contact with the weary travelers, Ellen, who was on…
You are invited to the Williams Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) annual Open House and Board of Supervisors Election. The Open House and Williams SWCD Board of Supervisors Election will be held on Monday, November 9, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Williams Soil & Water Conservation District office in the Agriculture Services Meeting Room in Bryan. Voting and registration will take place during that time. You can also vote by absentee ballot now until November 9. Call the office for information on casting an absentee ballot. The Open House will feature the election of one Williams…
Montpelier Nursery School will be hosting a spaghetti supper on Saturday, November 14th, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church. The menu will consist of spaghetti, french bread, salad, dessert, and drink. A free will donation will be accepted and a silent auction will take place. All proceeds go directly to the school. The church is located at 1300 East Main St., Montpelier, Ohio. Public is always welcome! INFORMATION PROVIDED
The 5th annual Rail Yard Run and Walk is on Saturday November 14th at the Williams County Fairgrounds. The run benefits the Cancer Biology Research University of Toledo Foundation. The run takes a scenic paved route through the Fairgrounds, campgrounds, and County road. Signups are 8am to 8:45am the day of the race. A children’s 1-mile fun run will start at 8:30, and the 5K run and walk start at 9am. Refreshments will be available, and an awards ceremony will be at 10:00 for top finishers. Join the fun! For more information, contact Randy Priest or Stan Schmidt at 419-485-3151.
Volunteer as tribute at the Bryan Main Library’s Hunger Games Arena Challenge! This teen night program, for ages 10 to 15, will be held on Friday, November 13th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Act as a tribute in a Hunger Games Challenge where you will compete in a massive scavenger hunt in the library with only one winner, who will receive movie passes to Mockingjay Part 2! May the odds be ever in your favor. This program is free to the public. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The library will not be able to take phone calls during the…
Joseph D.F. Shultz, age 95, of Swanton, peacefully passed away at Swanton Health Care early Saturday morning October 31, 2015. He was born in Pioneer, OH on June 1, 1920 to the late Ford Shultz and Alta Faye (Winkler) Shultz. On November 30, 1942 in Bryan, OH; he married Mildred Hagelberger and she survives. Joe served in the U.S Air Force and Air National Guard from which he made it his career and retired in 1980 after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Delta United Methodist Church and Delta American Legion Post #373. Joe was a…
Larry Lynn Richardson, Age 78, of Napoleon Township, passed away at Allegiance Health October 31, 2015. Larry retired after a career as a Locomotive Engineer with Michigan, New York and Penn Central, Conrail , Amtrak and Norfolk Southern Railroads. He served the nation in the US Navy Reserve and was a member of the Jackson Moose Lodge #156 and was a long time supporter of the Napoleon United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn L., son Dennis (Tammy) Richardson, daughter-in-law, Judy Richardson, grandchildren, Andrew (Lisa), Dustin (Shannon), Eliott (Larissa), and Jacob Richardson, Randal (Samantha)…
Fayette, Ohio — A large and optimistic audience was on hand to be updated on projects that are currently impacting the Fayette Community. First on the agenda was Greig McDonald, President of Community Banc Investment, Inc. He was on hand to invite community residents to participate in two upcoming meetings to learn more about the investment opportunities offered by the in support of the Sherwood State Bank’s. When asked about the possibility of having the banking center up and running, McDonald, indicted that the Bank was still shooting for a January opening. All present clearly understood what the positive impact…
Shannon Dawn Torok, age 23, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Shannon was born in Wauseon on August 12, 1992, the daughter of Richard Torok of Delta and Michelle Litchfield of Archbold. Surviving are her parents; brother, Jeremy Litchfield of Archbold and nephew, Jayden M. Litchfield. Visitation for Shannon will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, November 6, 2015 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Archbold. The funeral service will immediately follow in the church at 6:00 P.M., with the Rev. Paul Reichert, officiating. The family requests that memorial contributions be given…
KENT, OH — Nicole Gregor graduates from Kent State University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the College of Public Health. Gregor is among nearly 1700 students who received bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate and educational specialist degrees during Kent State’s 2015 Summer Commencement ceremony. The university congratulates the Class of 2015 and welcomes them into its illustrious family of more than 227,000 alumni worldwide. INFORMATION PROVIDED
Archbold, OH – Reservations are now being accepted for the new “Yuletides of Yesteryear” Lantern Tours to be held November 28 and December 5, 11 and 12 at Sauder Village. The traditional Holiday Lantern Tours have a new twist this year – offering guests an interactive look at the American Christmas traditions from 1850 through the 1920s. “We’re excited about the new stories, demonstrations and hands-on activities that will be offered during our ‘Yuletides of Yesteryear’ Lantern Tours,” shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations. “We’re sure our guests will enjoy hopping on the holiday trolley to travel back in time to…
The Bryan Senior Center hosted its regular euchre party on October 27, 2015. There were 22 players present. The winners for the day were: 1st place went to: Gary Okuley with a 240. 2nd place went to: Bonnie Harrison with a 201. The door prizes were won by: Barb Eschhofen, Janet Cooley, and Mary Lou Harmon. The next regular euchre party will be held on, Tuesday, November 2, 2015. That is also Election day and we will be taking folks to their polls to vote. The menu for the day will be: Pepper Steak over rice, maui blend vegetables, pears,…
All seniors are invited to a Veterans’ Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. All veterans age 60 and over and their spouses will receive a free breakfast. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation of $2.00 is asked for seniors who are not veterans. Please call 419-337-9299 by November 3 to make your breakfast reservation. The menu will include pancakes, sausage links, fruit, and pastries. Fulton County seniors who enjoy singing are invited to join the Senior Center Choir. Practices will be held at the Wauseon site at 1:00 pm on Tuesdays. Christmas sing-alongs are planned at Archbold, Fayette,…
WAUSEON—Local author Cassandra Morgan will host a book talk and signing at the Wauseon Public Library on Saturday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the library’s Reading Room with signing going on through noon. She will share excerpts from her first novel, “Chartile Prophecy,” her experiences self-publishing, and will answer questions from new and/or young authors. Morgan will have books available for purchase and signing. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. This is Cassandra’s first published book. It is the first book in a young adult fantasy series. According to Morgan’s web site, “When two…
WAUSEON—Have you gotten a new electronic “toy”? A new computer, laptop, e-Reader, or i-Pad? Do you need help learning the basics? Are you new to the internet? Want to learn how to surf the web, set up an email account, or just want to learn how to put together a resume, cover letter or flyer on the computer? Then call to reserve a spot at the Wauseon Public Library’s free, one-on-one computer classes on November 12 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. “These classes offer a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how to use the computer,” shared Library Director Amy Murphy.…
The Pioneer Branch Library recently held a Reverse Raffle at the Pioneer American Legion, where funds were raised to benefit the Pioneer Branch Library, WCPL. Attendants enjoyed appetizers and a buffet along with the raffle, where the 1st prize winner was awarded $1500. Pictured from left to right is: 1st prize winner Wayne Rummel with library assistant Taylor Bunting.
A part-time police officer was hired for the Village of Edon during a special council session held Friday, October 30, 2015 in Village Chambers. Mayor Darlene Burkhardt called the meeting to order with Councilors Roxana Nester, Lee Lawrence, Richard Chapin, Gale Horn and Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell in attendance. Recommended by the mayor to fill the position was Damien Esparza of Defiance. The motion presented to approve his appointment that afternoon was unanimously passed by Council members. Edon Village Council will next convene in regular session Monday, November 16, 2015 in Village Chambers beginning at 7:00 p.m. INFORMATION PROVIDED
Children from the Four County Career Center Preschool/Childcare Center went trick-or-treating through the school for Halloween gathering candy and goodies from the staff at the Career Center. Shown above, the trick-or-treaters include (front, left to right): Lucas Helberg (Napoleon); Bailey Barton (Napoleon); Tatum Barton (Napoleon); Landain Rinehammer (Upper Sandusky); Nathan Gambler (Bryan); (middle): Tristan Bagrowski (Wauseon); Carter Hammon (Defiance); Ava Steingass (Defiance); Briggs Zartman (Antwerp); Aubree Vandock (Delta); Lucy Mendoza (Wauseon); (back): Kellen Hurst (Defiance); Parker Niese (New Bavaria); and Meyta Hieber (Deshler).
The following Edon High School students have achieved high enough grades to make the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2015-16 school year (+ denotes Four County student): Seniors Landon Bloir Makayla Bostater Jerry Braun Kaylie Brown Orion Dargitz Breanna Davis Kaden Dulle Meghan Dunkle Alexia Ewers Joseph Fox + Tyler Frantom Kaela Gearhart Brenda Harrington Morgan Hiller Charles Howard + Shane Kohl Andrew LaDuke Colten Lyman Jaimie Moon Carley Muehlfeld James Peckham Hayden Runyan Graeden Rupp Tyler Seaman Kaitlyn Sonneberger Preston Thiel Trey Walz Crista Wortkoetter Ray Ziegenbusch Juniors Brayden Bauer Alyson Bergdall Jared Best Josh…
The following Stryker High School students have achieved high enough grades to make the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2015-16 school year (* denotes all A’s, + denotes Four County student): Grade 12 Dylan Batterson + Brittany Breier * Kyleigh Brown + Haylee Dickerson Megan Graber * Kaycee John + Brett Johnson Mckayla Pettit Trayveone Reeser + Trevin Rhoades Chad Ruffer Audra Rupp Shi’Anna Whitman * Jacqueline Wisnewski Grade 11 Israel Aguilar Colton Benson Emily Cadwell * Chyanne Cameron + Gabriella Clark* Hayden Clingaman* Kaelyn Currier Amelia Dangler Bristle Dix + Cameron Frey Allison Frisbie Andrew Fritch…
The Evergreen Local Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Many items were discussed at this meeting. In faculty news, Superintendent Jim Wyse presented letters of resignation from Nancy Grover, 30+ years, to be effective 5/13/16 and Cindy Miller, 14+ years, effective as of 10/14/15. The resignations were accepted with Ms. Grover’s to be effective 5/31/16. Tammy Nofziger, Andrea Hesson, and Ann Laney were approved as homebound instructors for the 2015-2016 school year on an as needed basis. Judy Stuckey was offered part-time employment for the 2015-2016 school year serving the District as preschool consultation. The…
Williams County Sheriff Steven M. Towns recently announced that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $33,668.35 in federal traffic safety funding to his office for the fiscal year of 2016. These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our local community safe. Based on crash data there have been a total of 7 fatal crashes in Williams County this year to date. To help reduce these numbers, the Sheriff’s Office will be conducting high-visibility enforcement. The funds are passed through OTSO from the National Highway Safety…
Follow your inner star to the American Girl® party at the Stryker Branch Library on Monday, November 9th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Girls are invited to bring their favorite American Girl® doll and join the library in a celebration to let your star shine! Enjoy games, crafts, food, photos, and fun! This program is limited to 24 girls, and registration is required. The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more information or to register, contact branch manager Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. INFORMATION PROVIDED
The Edgerton Branch Library will be holding a “Canvas and Cookies!” Painting Class on Monday, November 16 from 6:00 to 8:15 pm. This class will have a “Selfies” theme and is for kids in grades 1st through 6th. Cost will be $15.00 and class size is limited to 15 kids. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please call or stop in to the library to register for “Canvas and Cookies!” The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more information, contact Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230. INFORMATION PROVIDED
Calling all middle schoolers and high schoolers! The next meeting of Swanton Public Library’s Board of Library Teens (BOLT) will be on Wednesday, November 11, at 4:45 pm. Anyone interested in joining this group is invited to attend. Attendees can show up anytime between 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm. BOLT (Board of Library Teens) is an advisory board of students in grades 6 through 12. Members meet regularly one day a month with a youth services librarian. At meetings they discuss books, help plan programs for their peers, provide input on library issues related to teens, assist in selecting teen-related…