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PRESS RELEASE – Need help managing your pond? Would you like to improve it, but don’t know how. Then attend a ‘Pond Clinic’ on Tuesday, April 15, and have Bryan Kinter, Fisheries Biologist, from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife answer your questions. He will cover the basics of managing your pond especially for fishing, what to stock and what not to stock, basic harvest guidelines, fish kills, and basic vegetation control. Don Kimpel, Edon Farmers Co-Op, will also be on hand to answer your questions, especially about pond aerators. Superior Farm Supply will have a display…
(Attended Montpelier High School) MORENCI – Larry Floyd Mocherman, age 84, of Morenci, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, March 27, 2025, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born in Montpelier, OH on May 20, 1940, to the late Floyd H. and Elsie (Dally) Mocherman. After attending Montpelier High School, he went on to marry Louise Mansfield in Munson on October 14, 1961. Together, they had almost 64 years of marriage. Larry was a machine operator at Morenci Rubber Products for many years and retired from Demlows in 2007. Larry was an avid card player…
(Bryan Resident) Thelma Irene Greutman, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home. Thelma worked in a variety fields during her career. She sold cars at Beckman Chevrolet, worked at the Defiance Crescent-News and worked in retail sales. She enjoyed bowling when she was younger, but still loved gardening, cooking, writing and dabbling in the stock market. She always had a soft spot in her heart for animals. Thelma was born on October 15, 1942, in Archbold, Ohio, the daughter of Leroy F. and Lily V. (Buehrer) Beltz. Thelma graduated from Ridgeville Corners High…
(Member Of St. Richard Catholic Church) Mary Jane Bergeon, 81, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born in Toledo, Ohio on April 17, 1943, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Sophie (Tkaczyk) Smigelski. She graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1961 and later worked at Campbell Soup Company before becoming a dedicated homemaker. Mary relocated to Cumming, Georgia in 2005 to care for her beloved grandchildren, Emily and Allison. Prior to this, she lived in Swanton, Ohio, where she was an active member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church. Known…
(Born In Bryan, Ohio) Elva Jo Lynn “Elphie” Treace (Gilcher), 70, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born on March 20, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, Elva Jo dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her education at Northwest State, where she earned her associate degree and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her career at Ameri-Care spanned many years. Elva Jo was known for her boundless love and kindness. She had a remarkable ability to brighten any room she entered and Her heart was open to all, and she touched countless lives with her unwavering…
(Founding Member Of Tedrow Mennonite Church) Dale L. Gautsche, 98, of Archbold, died peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Fairlawn Nursing Home in Archbold, OH. Dale was born October 12, 1926, the third of seven children to Oscar and Herma (Nofziger) Gautsche and lived his full life in Fulton County. Dale served his alternative service in Civilian Public Service during WWII in forestry & fire prevention in California and Norristown State Hospital in PA. Upon completion, Dale and LeAnna Sauder were married August 22, 1948 and for 53 years were partners in raising their family, dairy farming, driving school…
(Archbold Resident) Joyce Anita (Steiner) Miller, 75, of Archbold, Ohio, entered into her eternal rest prepared for her by her Savior, on March 31, 2025. Joyce was born March 22, 1950 in Wooster, Ohio, to Leo and Kathryn Steiner. Joyce graduated from the Indian Valley South school system in 1968. She entered Mennonite Voluntary Service in September 1968. As a young teen, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and later became a member of Flat Ridge Mennonite Church. She taught Sunday School and Bible School. She served a one-year term at Sunshine Children’s Home in Maumee, Ohio. While…
(Member Of CHWC Hospital Auxiliary-Bryan) Marna Lois Erwin Strait – Burke, age 100, of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. We are very grateful that she was able to celebrate her 100th birthday with family and friends before she passed into eternal life. Marna was born March 20th, 1925, in Hayden, Colorado, the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Grove) Erwin. Marna married Denver Walter Strait on July 7th, 1946, in Hayden, Colorado at the Hayden Congregation Church. Denver died on December 16th, 1967, and is buried in…
(Member Of Bryan Kiwanis Club) Michael E. “Mike” Lewis, 72, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike was born July 9, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Jack E. and Jane (Claypoole) Lewis. He was a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and continued his education at Kent State University obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1974. While attending Kent State University he met Judith Ann “Judy” Greenisen. Mike and Judy’s love and friendship blossomed and were married on August 24, 1974, at…
(Lifelong Resident Of Delta) Donald Ray Davis, age 82, a lifelong resident of Delta, Ohio peacefully passed away at home with his wife, and family by his side on March 31, 2025, under Heartland Hospice Care. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on December 18, 1942, to the late Earl J. Davis and Virgina B. (Fausey) Davis. Don graduated from Pettisville High School in 1960, On February 6, 1965, he married Suzanne “Sue” Olsen, who he met at the Swanton Coliseum one night when she tripped him, so she could tell people for 60 loving years he fell for her.…
The female Athlete of the Week is Wauseon softball player Aubrianna Everly. Through the first full week of the regular season, Everly went 9-16 with a homer, four triples, two doubles, 11 runs, and eight RBIs.
The male Athlete of the Week is Pettisville baseball player Rylan Warner. In a 14-0 season opening win last Saturday at Antwerp, Warner was untouchable on the mound as he threw a perfect game and racked up 11 strikeouts. At the plate, Warner was 1-3 and drove in three runs.
VARSITY BASEBALL Holgate @ Archbold 5pm Napoleon @ Bryan 5pm Delta @ Evergreen 5pm Pettisville @ Montpelier 5pm North Central @ Hilltop 5pm Liberty Center @ Edgerton 5pm Wauseon @ Otsego 5pm Cardinal Stritch @ Swanton 5:15pm VARSITY SOFTBALL Maumee @ Archbold 5pm Paulding @ Bryan 5pm Fairview @ Delta 5pm Evergreen @ Blissfield (MI) 5pm Edgerton @ Wauseon 5pm Pettisville @ Montpelier 5pm Otsego @ Swanton 5pm North Central @ Hilltop 5pm Fayette @ Edon 5pm Stryker @ Hamilton (IN) 5pm BOYS TENNIS Maumee @ Archbold 4:30pm Defiance @ Wauseon 4:30pm Bryan @ Ottawa-Glandorf 5pm TRACK & FIELD Archbold/Napoleon/Bryan…
Prom season in Northwest Ohio kicks off with schools hosting their dances throughout April and May, offering students a memorable rite of passage. Parents, schools, and communities are encouraged to prioritize safety by addressing risky behaviors, hosting chaperoned after-parties, and ensuring alcohol-free celebrations.
By: Nate Calvin THE VILLAGE REPORTER sports@thevillagereporter.com BRYAN (March 31, 2025) – Bryan pitcher Thea Staten struck out 14 and stifled the Apache hitters in a 5-0 win at Recreation Park. Both teams’ offenses were quiet through the first three innings as no Apaches reached base while Bryan had just one baserunner. Bryan hit the scoreboard in their half of the fourth inning as Reese Ruffer opened the frame with a bunt single and would advance to second base after an error by Fairview first baseman Amaya Perez. Ruffer moved to third on a passed ball and then would score…
National Library Week, celebrated from April 6-12, 2025, highlights the invaluable role libraries play in fostering literacy, learning, and community connection. Local libraries in Northwest Ohio offer a variety of resources, from books and digital materials to career counseling, research databases, and community programs, encouraging residents to explore and utilize their services.
The Tax Guide for April 2025 reminds Northwest Ohio residents to file their taxes before the April 15 deadline, offering tips for a stress-free process .
PRESS RELEASE – A dream decades in the making has come true for book author, Cynthia A. Sandor. She will be the guest author at “Echoes of Valor” at the Auglaize Village & Farm Museum, 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH on April 4 – 5, 2025, showcasing original League of German Girl items including banners, medals, and her mother’s hand-written journal. “It’s nice to know that people are interested in learning about the League of German Girls,” Sandor said. Based upon her mother’s journal written in 1941, “Through Innocent Eyes – The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth,” recognizes the…
PRESS RELEASE – A Gallia County man who worked for a cell phone repair business was sentenced to prison on March 31, 2025, for downloading nude photos from customers’ phones, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “This crime was the digital equivalent of a peeping Tom hiding in the bushes outside a bedroom window – it’s creepy, and it’s an invasion of privacy,” Yost said. “He will now face serious time for his cybercrimes.” Calvin Jordan, 27, of Gallipolis, was sentenced to 49 to 51 years in prison. He will be required to register as a Tier II sex offender.…
PRESS RELEASE – A 32-year-old Cleveland man who abused 12 women across multiple states to force them into prostitution for his own financial gain was sentenced On March 31, 2025, to 30 to 37½ years in prison, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley announced. “This was textbook human trafficking – a criminal resorting to violence and drugs to control his victims and profit off their suffering,” Yost said. “My thanks to the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and Prosecutor O’Malley for putting this thug behind bars.” The sentencing of Deondre Inkton follows his Feb.…
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 54, the state’s $11 billion two-year transportation budget. The budget, which goes into effect on July 1, includes funding for critical transportation infrastructure projects across the state. “Transportation is vital to our state’s economy. It connects Ohioans to jobs, education, healthcare, and entertainment.” “This budget reaffirms our commitment to providing our great state with a transportation system that is safe, reliable, and prepared for the future,” said Governor DeWine. “Ohio makes things and moves things,” said Lt. Governor Jim Tressel. “The transportation budget that the governor signed today will ensure that…
VARSITY SOFTBALL Wauseon 19, Ottawa Hills 2 (5 innings) Bryan 5, Fairview 0 Archbold 6, Tinora 3 Antwerp 13, Edon 3 (5 innings) Pettisville 20, Fayette 2 (5 innings) VARSITY BASEBALL Edon 3, Antwerp 1 Bryan 7, Ottawa-Glandorf 4 Lake 10, Delta 2 BOYS TENNIS Sylvania Northview 5, Archbold 0 Bryan 4, Napoleon 1
The Wauseon Indians recently held its annual Spring Sports Media Day photo sessions this week presenting Indian spring sports athletes to the community. Click below to view a photo album of this event for free.
The Swanton Bulldogs recently held its annual Spring Sports Media Day photo sessions this week presenting Bulldog spring sports athletes to the community. Click below to view a photo album of this event for free.
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The Edgerton Bulldogs recently held its annual Spring Sports Media Day photo sessions presenting Bulldog spring sports athletes to the community. Click below to view a photo album of this event for free.
The Montpelier Locomotives recently held its annual Spring Sports Media Day photo sessions presenting Loco spring sports athletes to the community. Click below to view a photo album of this event for free.