By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER A light agenda was dealt with swiftly by the Pioneer Village Council July 11. The council approved the first reading of a resolution about contracting with Madison Township for fire services. An ordinance amending appropriations was passed as well. Administrator Al Fiser said crews would be wrapping up 1st Street by the end of July. Fire Report Fire Chief Denny Fackler said his department responded to 21 runs between June 6 and July 11. The unit also followed up on two controlled burns. Of the 21 runs, 11 were medical assists of EMS. There…
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Montpelier Village Manager Kevin Brooks reported working on a comprehensive plan with Sue Gearhart and getting WEDCO involved. Brooks is also looking into getting signs for the business district on both ends of downtown. He is also looking into Heritage Ohio grant applications. He would like to help Gearhart restore Business After Hours events. Dave Tilly held a moment of prayer for the tragedy in Dallas. The radio advertisement program with WBNO had as sponsors for July Thompson- Geesey Funeral Homes and Evergreen Manor Nursing Home. The Building Committee cannot apply for a Bingo license, Gearhart is going to approach…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Fayette Schools is asking voters to approve 1.6 mills and scheduled two meetings in July in place of a school board meeting. The mills are expected to generate $1.4 million for the purpose of construction of Agriculture Ed addition and athletic complex for track, baseball, and softball. The school is also seeking a 1.1-mill permanent improvement levy for the purpose of maintaining facilities. Both the bond and levy are tied together on a single issue. Attendance was light to say the least. “We had two people there on the first night and one at…
Thank you to the brave men and women who protect and serve the great Williams & Fulton County areas. We made numerous attempts to cover 100% of the departments serving our area, but despite numerous calls, emails and visits, some did not respond prior to our publication deadline (many locations are not staffed / volunteers). Thank you to our community sponsors who made both our print and online tribute possible! [gview file=”https://thevillagereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tribute.pdf” height=”1700px” save=”1″]
The July Meeting of The Four County Career Center Board of Education was held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and included the Records Commission Meeting at 6:30 and the Regular BOE Meeting at 7:00 p.m. As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Board accepted and/or approved the following items: •June Meeting Minutes. •Financial statements and investments for the month of June as presented. •Appropriation Modifications for Secondary Perkins as presented. •Establish Fund 035 for Termination Benefits per section ORC 5705.13, effective July 1, 2016. •To approve amendments to temporary appropriations, as presented. As part of the Superintendent’s Report, the board…
The following actions were taken by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board at their regular meeting held July 26, 2016: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Ron Crawford. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Jim George took the oath of office as administered by Mr. Homer Hendricks. Mr. Jose’ Salinas, Director of the Ohio Migrant Education Center (OMEC), provided an overview to the board on migrant services statewide. NwOESC is the fiscal agent for the OMEC program as well as a site for summer and fall migrant programming (Region VI…
Thomas W. Galbraith, age 67, of Delta, lost his 11 year battle with cancer on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, where he received the best care and surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 23, 1949 to the late Morley Galbraith and Doris (Lewis) Galbraith. Tom attended Delta Schools in the 1960’s. On October 15, 1983 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Grime, who survives. Tom loved working at Robinson Reality, Dick’s Sohio, his fencing construction business and spending time with his Delta Eagles’ friends. …
Maribel E. Feil-Duckworth, 93 years, of Bryan, and formerly of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Maribel was born May 18, 1923 in Ney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arl and Susie (Connelly) Garver. She was a 1941 graduate of Ney High School. She then attended Comptometer School. She married Otto G. Feil on August 4, 1951 in Angola, Indiana, and he preceded her in death in 1983. She then married Earl H. Duckworth in Toledo, and he also preceded her in death in 2000. Maribel worked for General Motors –…
Henry James Bailey, age 46, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016, in his home. He had been a manager for McDonald’s in Wauseon. Henry was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on July 14, 1970, the son of James Edward and Loraine Faye (Cranston) Bailey. He was a graduate of Wauseon High School. He was a member of the Wauseon American Legion. Surviving is his father, James Bailey; his mother, Loraine Cranston; sisters, Carla Castillo, Joy Bailey and Ruby Borchardt; brothers, Brian Wise and Patrick Borchardt; uncles and aunts, Gene and Cheryl Steel, John and Sun Bun Bailey, Tom…
Thank you to our community sponsors who made this years print and online promotional page possible!
Thank you to our community sponsors who made this year’s print and online festival promotional pages possible!
Chanelle B. Albertson, 17, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 as a result of an auto accident north of Bryan, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1999 in Auburn, Indiana to Charles E. and Janel L. (Huffman) Albertson. Chanelle would have been a sophomore at Montpelier High School, where she was a member of the cross country, track and basketball teams. She enjoyed Spanish Club and music and had a deep passion for animals. Chanelle was a member of the Free Bible Tabernacle Church in Butler, Indiana. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Janel…
A Montpelier teenager lost her life Tuesday evening due to injuries sustained in a two vehicle accident three miles north of Bryan near the intersection of County Road H, according to authorities. Four others were injured in the crash. Chanelle B. Albertson (17 years old – Montpelier) was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Ohio State Troopers stated a 2004 Ford Taurus driven by Warren J. Robinson (16 years old – Toledo) was traveling south on State Route 15 when Robinson crossed the centerline and struck a 2003 Lexus RX 300 driven by Dawn Courtaway (47 year old). Courtaway was wearing…
Harold D. Stemen, age 77, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1938 in West Jefferson, Ohio to Fay and Thelma (Harrington) Stemen. On July 3, 1960 he married Joyce M. Burkmire in Montpelier, Ohio and she survives. Harold attended Montpelier High School. He worked for Mohawk Tools in Montpelier as a grinder for over 30 years and retired from Simpsons Industries in Fremont, Indiana. Harold loved to bowl, travel and garden. He never knew a stranger and always loved helping others. He was a member of the Eagles…
Marcella M. Whalen, age 87 of Archbold, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, July 23, 2016 at Fairlawn Haven Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 24, 1928 in Caretta, West Virginia to Fitzhugh and Irene (Mullin) Fleming. On February 11, 1963, she married Donald E. Whalen. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2013. Marcella was a homemaker and member of Rock of Ages Church in Defiance. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing and working word search puzzles. She is survived by her stepchildren, Linda (Jerry) Silver, Peggy (Stan) Hepworth , Donna (Bruce) Jackowski, Deana Konig and Dale (…
Virgil Ray Gibson, age 51, of Delta, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born in Pineville, KY on December 9, 1964 to Jewell (Bain) Trusty. Virgil attended Delta High School and worked as a drywall finisher. He always was known to be a hard worker and always went out of his way to help others. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing basketball and spending time with family and friends, especially his children and his dog “Rocko”. Along with his mother, he is survived by his father, Logan “Dwight” Trusty;…
Shirley E. Hane, 80 years, of Bryan, and a former lifelong resident of Ney, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her home. Shirley was born March 22, 1936 in Continental, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Lila (Troyer) Ford. She was a 1954 graduate of Camden-Frontier High School. She married James R. Hane on July 4, 1959 in Montgomery, Michigan, and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2016. Shirley worked for Vistron for 17 years, retiring in 1977. She was also the co-owner of Hane’s Fashions in Bryan and Hane’s Fashions and Footwear in Defiance. …
Sadonna J. Spiess, age 91, of Archbold, passed away on Friday morning, July 22, 2016 at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. She was born on September 21, 1924, near Delta, to Fred and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Hoffman. She married Lowell C. Weber on Nov. 19, 1944, and he preceded her in death on November 21, 1956. They had four sons. Survivors include two sons, David (Susana) Weber of West Boxford, Mass. and Lowell (Nancy) Weber of Daleville, Indiana; daughters-in-law, Mary Helen Weber of Cincinnati, and Vicki Weber of Minnetonka, Minn. Also four grandsons, Christopher (Kim) Weber, Roger F. Weber,…
Marion Sue Tressler, 77 years, of Ney, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, with her family at her side. Marion was born November 20, 1938 in Sanborn, Indiana, the daughter of the late Samuel and Augusta Irene (Elkins) Ferguson. She married Richard L. Tressler on May 31, 1957 in Columbus, Indiana, and he survives. Marion worked at Bryan Custom Plastics for 25 years. She was a member of the Defiance Moose Lodge 2094. Marion enjoyed singing at church, camping, working crossword puzzles, playing a good game of cards, but truly treasured the times…
Larry D. Clappe, 67 years, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Larry was born March 12, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Darwin and Isabelle (West) Clappe. He was a 1967 graduate of Bryan High School. Larry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He married Susan F. Chapman on August 11, 1979 in Bryan, Ohio. Larry worked at ARO Corporation in Customer Service Repair for over 30 years, retiring in 2009. Larry and his wife Susan are members of First Presbyterian Church in…
David R. Clark, 71, of Montpelier, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born July 12, 1945 in Dover, Ohio to Doyle and Alma (Westfall) Clark. David graduated from Minerva High School, attended college and then served in the United States Army. On July 1st 1982, David married Patricia A. (McCauley) Siekemeyer in Canton, Ohio. At one time, David worked as a foreman at Custom Plastics in Bryan. He retired from Bosch as a tool engineer in 2010. David’s hobbies included playing an electric guitar, wine making and gardening. In addition to…
Sierah “Ce” Catherine Joughin was born February 11, 1996 in Sylvania, Ohio. A graduate of Evergreen High School, Sierah was entering into her junior year at the University of Toledo where she was a member of the business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. She played volleyball throughout high school and also intramural at UT. She was serving an internship at ICE Industries where she planned to work in human resource management after graduating. She was appreciative of every opportunity presented to her and made the most of them. Sierah was full of life and had a great sense of humor. She…
Emerald Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating an injury crash that occurred at approximately 3:30 P.M. Wednesday afternoon on US 24 at County Road 143, in Paulding County. A 2009 Ford F650 wrecker, driven by Cameron Renfer, age 18, of Liberty Center, Ohio, was eastbound on US 24. A 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Preston Downs, age 19, of Bryan, Ohio, was southbound on County Road 143 and attempted to cross the eastbound lanes of US 24. Mr. Downs failed to yield to Mr. Renfer and was struck in the roadway. The wrecker…
On July 18, 2016, the Fulton County Grand Jury considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton County crimes, according to Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney Scott A. Haselman. Mason M. Johnson, age 20, of Delta, was indicted on three counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material or Performance. On or about November 25, 2015 and January 6, 2016, he allegedly photographed a minor in a state of nudity or allegedly possessed or viewed material that showed a minor in a state of nudity. Rachel L. Ally, age 40, of Toledo, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of…
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites you to a night of inspiration and fun featuring special guest, former Ohio State basketball standout Aaron Craft, the comedy of David Dean, and inspiring stories from local FCA students. Every person faces a moment in his or her career when they must rise. Rise to the challenge. Rise and take your place on the field, at work, or at home. Rise when you’ve been knocked down or defeated. Rise together as a team. It takes strength, courage and commitment to rise, give your all and make the moment count. Yet, you don’t have…
WEST UNITY, OH – Children from around the area are gathering in West Unity for a free day camp promising to take them back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Jurassic VBS: Journey to the Promised Land will take place from 6-8pm each night now through July 29, 2016. West Unity’s First Presbyterian and United Methodist Churches are sponsoring the event to provide area children with pter-rific games, mammothly incredible crafts, jaw-gnashing delicious snacks, tail-slappingly great songs, gigantic fun, and the best lessons this side of the Cretaceous period, with the goal of enriching their lives now and…
(METAMORA, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Fulton County Sheriff Roy Miller, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Stephen Anthony announced on Saturday, July 23 that law enforcement discovered human remains that are believed to be Sierah Joughin. The remains, which were found on Friday night while authorities were searching an area around County Road 7 in Fulton County, have been transported to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy and a positive identification will be made in the next few days through DNA or fingerprints. Joughin, 20, was last seen Tuesday evening riding her…
John Heller recently retired from Chase Brass and Copper after 23 years of dedicated service. John spent most of his career in the Finishing Department. He was presented with gifts from the Company and USW Local 7248. Mr. Heller is pictured with Dan Goehler, Vice President of Manufacturing at Chase Brass. Cheryl Hicks celebrated her retirement from Chase Brass and Copper after 43 years of service. Cheryl began her career in scrap receiving and over the years has performed almost every task in the accounting department, retiring as Chase’s Credit Manager. During a recent retirement celebration, Cheryl was presented with…
By: Monica Smith THE VILLAGE REPORTER When Leroy Wilbur Wyse Jr. enlisted in the Army in 1941 he probably never imagined his family would erect a bronze plaque in his honor 75 years later. The kind hearted adventurer undoubtedly never imagined the suffering he would go through as a Prisoner of War either that he would later be admired and praised for. Over the years, the Wyse family members have heard stories of their Uncle Junior. Normal recollections of his soft heart, love of animals, willingness to do for others when he had very little himself. As the years have…
Residents took advantage of the first Williams County Paint Collection Event held on July 21st. The Williams County Health Department Recycling Program and Williams Soil & Water Conservation provided a special opportunity to recycle Latex Paint at a cost of $1.00 per gallon. Over 375 gallons of paint were collected during the one-day event. Workers were provided through the Williams County JOBS Program. E – Paint Recyclers of Battle Creek, Michigan provided the recycling service.