Author: Newspaper Staff

Archbold, OH – If you love the four-part harmony of barbershop music, Sauder Village is the place to be on Saturday, August 27 for the annual Barbershop Sing featuring the Men of Independence from northeast Ohio. In addition to enjoying an award-winning performance at 1:00 in Founders Hall, guests can also make special memories while visiting with costumed guides and working craftsmen at Ohio’s largest living-history destination. The Sauder Village Barbershop Sing always features an award-winning barbershop group and this year is no exception. The Men of Independence (MOI) are an a cappella men’s chorus based in Independence, Ohio. As…

Fulton 4-H Connection had a food drive on the 6th – 7th and 13th – 14th of August. The club would like to thank the Wauseon community for all the support, charity, and generosity. The food drives were held at Chief Supermarket on Shoop Ave. in Wauseon. All of the food and money that was donated at the food drive will be given to the local school’s backpack program. As a reminder, he 4-H club is still selling Fulton County Fair passes, to buy one contact a member or adviser.

By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER There are those of us old enough to remember the days when the extraction tools available to rescue personnel consisted of a pry bar and a Halligan. In the 1960s, George Hurst invented a hydraulic rescue tool that, after modifications by several other companies, became a standard tool of firefighters everywhere…the jaws unit. Commonly referred to as the Jaws of Life, the jaws unit consists of three tool types, a cutter, a ram, and a spreader, with some units combining a cutter and spreader. The spreader can exert several tons of pressure on an…

Montpelier Village Manager Kevin Brooks reported the Comprehensive Plan is moving forward. He will be scheduling a public meeting and then have an Executive Committee meet twice a month. The chamber would like to have students at Montpelier High School design logos for the village and the chamber. The Ghost Walk is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Oct. 29. Meeting with Fair Board to re-establish a working relationship. The chamber would like to see how it can keep people downtown after the opening ceremony for Bean Days. There are eight properties to be torn down in the village that are delinquent…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Two Bryan Local School officials have a pretrial hearing scheduled for Sept. 20 on misdemeanor charges stemming from separate incidents. Superintendent Diana L. Savage faces two charges and Board Vice President Glen L. Newcomer a single charge. They had felony charges dismissed last week. Williams County Sheriff Steven Towns brought a mix of felony and misdemeanor charges against Savage, Newcomer for failing to report an accusation of improper behavior by a teacher in May 2012 Williams County Jobs and Family Services. Savage and Newcomer were arraigned Aug. 16 and now move on to the…

The Board accepted a donation from Swanton Welding & Machining – $8,982.77 toward the Stryker Football program The Board approved Jackie Holsopple, Transportation Driver, for a one-year contract. Upcoming dates of note: Aug. 29 JV football home opener with Edgerton 4:30 p.m. JH football home opener with PH 5 p.m. Sept. 2 – School pictures provided by Studio 34 Sept. 5 – No School Labor Day Sept. 12 – No School Fair Day Sept. 13 – Teacher In-Service Day. No school for students. Sept. 14 – first nine weeks’ midterm reports The Board approved the following the following classified/certified substitutes…

Highlights from the Bryan Local School District for Aug. 17 include: More than 1,000 students are attending the Four County Career Center this year. The students are taking one of 30 career choices. There will be six new teachers this year. TREASURER’S REPORT The Treasurer presented the financial report for the month of July 2016 with the Farmers & Merchants State Bank balance of $12,095,906.67 outstanding checks and adjustments of $145,720.34; Star Ohio $3,241,087.40; State Bank $4,018,594.99; Morgan Stanley $20,108,946.26; Petty Cash: Rob Rosswurm $500, and Eric Ruffer $4,000. Total Treasurer’s balance $39,323,314.98. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Change funds for 2016-2017: $2000…

Dale M. Coulon, 96 years, of West Unity, passed away Friday evening, August 19, 2016 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Dale was born October 13, 1919, on the family farm, near West Unity to the late Adam and Minnie (Siegel) Coulon. He was a 1938 graduate of West Unity High School. Dale married Marilyn Rodgers on March 17, 1945, in Bryan, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on October 6, 2009. A lifelong farmer, Dale had a passion for caring for his farm, and passed that onto his family. He enjoyed working on and around the farm well into…

Tatum Rae Bowerman-Hummel, age 37, of Delta, passed away peacefully Saturday night, August 20, 2016 at her home with family members gathered at her side. Through a 28 month open battle with cancer, Tatum fought every step of the way, showing courage and perseverance at every obstacle. Whether you were inspired by her journey of advocacy and education through Facebook, phone calls or text messaging, she was always candid and open with a sense of humor and sarcasm in a way that only Tatum could do. Tatum was born in Wauseon on May 16, 1979, one of three children born…

Alan J. Miller, 49, of Milan, Ohio and formerly of Pioneer passed away Thursday morning at Vista Care Center in Milan. He was born on January 24, 1967 in Morenci, Michigan to Karl J. and Ilena R. (Borck) Miller. Alan graduated from Waldron High School in 1985. Alan worked for Mohawk Tools in Montpelier until it closed in 1991. He was employed at several local industries for a period of time. Alan was involved with the Williams County and Defiance County Coon Hunters Clubs. He was a sports enthusiast. He is survived by his father Karl Miller of Alvordton; two…

Alicia Mae Roberts, age 34, of Edon, Ohio, died at 9:47 P.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. Alicia was a 2000 graduate of Edon High School and earned her Associate Degree from Northwest State Community College. She was currently employed by Family Dollar Distribution Center in Ashley, Indiana, attended Life Changing Realities Fellowship in Angola, Indiana, and was a Pink Zebra Sales Consultant. She was also an avid dart player with Pioneer Vending League. Alicia Mae Roberts was born on October 28, 1981, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of…

Jacob A. Nicolen, 37, of Pioneer, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on March 25, 1979 in Montpelier to Charles “Chuck” and Christine (Tressler) Nicolen. Jacob graduated from Edon High School and he attended House of Prayer Church in Montpelier. On July 11, 2009 he married Shaleena F. Collins at Sonrise Community Church in Ney, Ohio and she survives. Jacob is survived by his wife, Shaleena F. Nicolen of Pioneer; two children, Brayden Nicolen and Makayla Nash both of Pioneer; mother, Christine D. Smith of Napoleon; brother, Josh…

Attend an Adult Coloring Class at the Stryker Branch Library on Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00 pm. Pictures and coloring utensils will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own. Refreshments will be served. Come and relax at the library while coloring! The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more information, please contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. INFORMATION PROVIDED

Mr. Alex Johnson, age 84, of Wauseon, Ohio  died 08/18/2016.  Arrangements by Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home, Wauseon, Ohio.

Dolores Ann Gasche, 81, peacefully entered heaven’s glorious gates on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born on May 8, 1935 in Richland Township, Defiance County, OH to the late Donald and Pearl (Willeman) Snow. Two hearts became one on June 18, 1961 as she married the love of her life, John Frederick Gasche of Wauseon, OH. Dolores raised her family in Wauseon and was fond of the community; living in the same rural house for most of her adult life. She retired from her career as a Metalizer Operator at Perfection Finishers, Inc. in 1997 where she loved to…

On Tuesday, August 30th Jane Nice, the author of biography Married to Millie: The Humble Life of Herb Monroe will be holding a book signing at the Bryan Main Library West Annex in the Harmon Room from 6:00 to 7:45 pm. The inspirational life of Herb Monroe is detailed in this biography which covers all 98 years of his life–from his upbringing on a farm in central Ohio before electricity, to his great fortune of receiving a free college education during the Great Depression, to his life’s work of managing a rural electric cooperative in northwest Ohio. More importantly, this…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Edgerton’s Miller Park will grow a bit next year when the city acquires some land from a local church. The Village Council approved the purchase Aug. 15. The village will pay $20,000 to the Church of Christ for the 4.49-acre parcel which abuts the park. The closing will come on or before Feb. 15, 2017. The church needed the assurance so it could complete its parking lot project. The money will be in next year’s budget. In other news, the council approved the purchase of 2014 Ford Fusion for $14,600 for village use. The…

Ohio Lions Vice District Governor Bill Niejadlik inducted Kirk Keiser into the Fayette Lions Club at a recent meeting Kirk was sponsored by Lion Lowell Beaverson.

Many Stryker residents have been talking about the new coffee shop that is coming to town. The Stryker Rotary Club had the pleasure of learning about the new business at their regular meeting on Tuesday August 16, 2016. Anissa Armstrong, the new owner, told the club about the new business that will be called “A Place in Time”. The business has been Anissa’s dream for a long time, and she credits the “Lord” for making it possible. She said her goal is for her business to be known for coffee, food and scripture. She has worked in the food business…

Chase Brass recently held a reunion for retired employees. Pictured are: Bill Oldakowski, Mary Lou Bigger, Trish Plasky, Warren Bigger, Ned Snyder, Walt Clifton, Larry Mercer, Ray Rupp, Richard Kreischer, Marilyn Riggenbach, Joe Keller, Fred Bostater, Roger Lee, Al LaCombe, Joe Altaffer, Bill Lambert, Sr., Robert Bowers, Gary Hamrick, Gary Davis, Neal Martin, Mary Sullivan, Rex Ridgeway, Bonnie Sentle, Bobby Rau, Jayne McKelvey, Barry Brown, Barry Cox, Harold Hancock, and Dan Goehler.

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s toll road, a heavily traveled connector between the East Coast and Chicago, is moving closer to allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles. Testing is likely to begin within 12 months, and possibly before the end of the year, the Ohio Turnpike’s executive director told The Associated Press. Officials overseeing the roadway have spent more than a year looking at the possibilities, said Randy Cole, the turnpike’s director. Ohio is among several states competing to play a role in the testing and research of autonomous vehicles, which is advancing at light speed. Ride-hailing service Uber said Thursday that it…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER North Central Local School officials are excited about getting a chance to move in to their new high school. The reason for their excitement is the Aug. 26 inspection which will clear the way to move staff in. Currently, the school can only bring in equipment and supplies. Crews are installing flooring in the west hallway and running internet wiring throughout the building, and wiring up equipment in the cafeteria, Superintendent Kenneth Boyer. Concrete sidewalks and curbing will be installed if the area doesn’t get too much rain. The new furniture was scheduled to…

New staff members for this year are: Seated: Laura Brown (District Nurse), Kristie Reighard (High School Principal), Angela Belcher (Director of Student Services), Andrea Johnson (Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Communication). Standing: Katie Butler (Elementary School Counselor), Samantha Kaczmarek (Grade 3 Teacher), Chelsei Siebnaler (School Psychologist), JoHanna Young (High School Math), and Shannon Briskey (Preschool).

New staff members for this year are: Front Row: Renee Hahn/6th Grade, Amanda Chrisman/1st grade, Sue Goebel/Student Services Specialist. Back Row: Rhonda Gibson/School Psychologist, Jackie Holsopple/Bus Driver, Justin Sonnenberg/Science, Sam Speiser/Maintenance.

At the Archbold Area Schools Board Meeting on Aug. 15, the school board: •Approved the following transfer: 200-9014 Class of 2016 – From $2,292.37 200-9016 Class of 2018 – To $2,292.37 •Approved donations as follows: -$18,445 To District from Vocal Music Boosters (effective March 2016) for Theatrical Controls & Cyc Lighting -$4,730 to Athletic Program from Athletic Boosters for Stem Machine -$100 to HS Cheerleaders from Rotary Club •Approved membership with Ohio Schools Council and Lake Erie Educational Media Consortium (LEEMC) for the 2016-17 school year. •Approved agreement with Wood County ESC for Juvenile Detention Center Education Option Program. •Approved…

Williams County – This Labor Day weekend, families and friends will be celebrating the end of the summer. Sadly, this festive time has also become a dangerous time for America’s roads, as many drunk drivers get behind the wheel after celebrating. For this reason, local law enforcement is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to stop drunk drivers and help save lives. The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs August 19-September 5, 2016. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state and national messaging about the…

Recently, Delta residents have been receiving calls from a person stating they represent Toledo Edison. The scammer will tell you that your Edison account is past due and your electricity is going to be shut off if you do not send in the money to keep it on. The scammer will then ask for your Toledo Edison account number then ask for a credit card number. The scammer may also ask you to wire or send them a check. DO NOT give out any account or personal information to a person on the phone unless you are sure who they…

MONTPELIER, OHIO –The Williams County Safe Communities program reports three fatalities for the second quarter of 2016 during the months of April – June 2016. This compares with the second quarter of 2015 reporting of one fatal traffic crash in Williams County. The third fatality reported from traffic crash on June 24 succumbed due to injury on July 2, 2016. As of August 15, 2016, Williams County reports six traffic crash fatalities. As of August 15, 2016, Ohio traffic statistics reports 633 confirmed fatalities for 2016 as compared to 664 fatalities for the same date in 2015 a difference of…

Pauline Schwab, beloved wife of Leon Frazier for 60 years went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2016.  She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on August 28, 1918 and was nearly 98 years old. She was a lifelong resident of Wauseon, Ohio and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Upon her graduation from Wauseon High school in 1936 she began working in retail at Merrill’s gift shop and trained as a dental hygienist for Dr Boucher both in Wauseon. She married the love of her life, Leon (“Bud”) Frazier on June 8, 1941. Together they had two children,…

Sandra Louise Shirley, 88 of West Unity, OH, formerly of Lakeville, IN passed away at 6:28 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH.  She was born on April 21, 1928 in Lakeville, IN to the late Lewis N. and Blanche (Clark) Hodson.  On February 8, 1946 in Lakeville, IN, she married Jack R. Shirley who preceded her in death in May 1990. Mrs. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Bill) Kolb of Defiance, OH; three sons, Roger (Cindy) Shirley of Marietta, OH, Mark (Pam) Shirley of W. Carrollton, OH and Scott (Diana) Shirley…