Families Gather For Food & Fun At Pettisville Friendship Days
GATHERING … Families gathered to celebrate this year’s Pettisville Friendship Day at the park. Meals were served, either inside the pavilion, or by the food
Crowds Brave Heat For Bryan’s 2025 Jubilee Celebration
JUBILEE PARADE … The Bryan Band marches down East High Street in the Saturday parade. SAYING HI … Spangler’s “Bit-O-Honey” Mascot waves to onlookers. RIDES
Hillsdale College Partners On “The Story Of America” Educational Series
Hillsdale College has joined forces with the White House Salute to America 250 Task Force and the U.S. Department of Education to launch a new
Pride Of Montpelier Pageant 2025: “Once Upon A Crown”
PRIDE OF MONTPELIER QUEENS … The 2025 Queens of the Pride of Montpelier Pageant feature Little Miss Carissa Harter (front middle), Junior Miss Aria Armstrong
ACME BASEBALL: Edon’s Late Rally Secures 7-5 Victory Against Pettisville
ACME BASEBALL … Edon’s Wyatt Wheeler takes a cut during an at-bat in the Bombers’ win over Pettisville. (PHOTOS BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE
Schlenk Makes It Two In A Row At Oakshade Raceway
By: Scott Hammer WAUSEON, OH – Rusty Schlenk started from the pole of Saturday night’s 25-lap DIRTcar UMP Late Model feature event at Oakshade Raceway
Edon Football Coach Bob Olwin Selected For OHSFCA Hall Of Fame
(PHOTO BY FORREST R. CHURCH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) HALL OF FAME … Edon coach Bob Olwin watches his team warm-up before their playoff game
Kaptur Demands Answers Following American Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Facilities
PRESS RELEASE –Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement. Congresswoman has demanded immediate highly
Exotic Zoo Draws Record Crowd To Bryan’s Fountain City Amphitheater
ALLIGATOR ALLEY … A long line forms around the AMP, with well over 100 people eager to pet the alligator. (PHOTOS BY BRENNA WHITE /
HOLIDAY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Commission Grapples With Zoning Questions In Early Stages
(PHOTO BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) ZONING WORK … From left, Mayor Pamela Clark, Village Administrator Blair Campbell, council member Beau Zuver, and
EDGERTON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Council Advances Community Projects, Recognizes Academic Excellence
(PHOTO BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) SCHOLARSHIP AWARD … AMP representative Harry Phillips presents Edgerton graduate Heidi Meyer with the Lyle B. Wright
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIR BOARD: Board Begins Preliminary Planning For 2026 Fair
(PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) PLANNING FAIR FUN … The fair board hosts a discussion on possible entertainment booking for the 2026
NAMIWalks Unites Community In Support Of Mental Health
SUPPORT … NAMI Four County Executive Director Wendy Jennings poses for a picture with NAMI Greater Toledo Executive Director Marriah Kornowa. SPONSORS … State Representative
Gubernatioral Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Talks Education During Williams County Visit
By: Jacob Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a stop in Williams County on June 19 during a fundraising event
Wauseon Walmart Reopens With Major Updates & Local Mural
CHECKS … Walmart presented checks to local organizations during its grand reopening celebration. Local recipients included Christmas Cheer of Fulton County and Diabetes Youth Services,
Governor DeWine Issues Three Reprieves Of Execution
PRESS RELEASE – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution: -Timothy Coleman, who was scheduled to be executed on October 30, 2025.
ACME BASEBALL: Brady Wagner’s Solid Start Leads Hilltop Past Fayette In Five Innings
ACME BASEBALL … Fayette’s Wyatt Bieber secures a pop up during the Eagles ACME baseball game at Hilltop. (PHOTOS BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILAGE
Thomas “Chris” Mossing (1951 – 2025)
(Wauseon Resident) Thomas Christopher “Chris” Mossing, age 73, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Flower Hospital, with his family at his
Hazel Armstrong (1939 – 2025)
(Former LPN At FCHC In Wauseon) Hazel D. Armstrong, age 86, of Liberty Center, Ohio, was called Home to her Lord and Savior with her
Driver Arrested After Short Pursuit With Montpelier Police
PRESS RELEASE – On June 18, 2025, Montpelier Police Department Patrol Officer Tyler Gorsuch attempted to stop a 2008 Chevy Malibu for a traffic violation.
STRYKER VILLAGE COUNCIL: Village Pushes Back Against State Tax Overhaul
By: Brenna White THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com The Village of Stryker held its regular council meeting on June 16 at 6:00 p.m. After beginning with
Bryan City Band Plays Through The Storm
(PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) TRADITION CONTINUES … The Bryan City Band performs “Blue Ridge Sage” for the community. By: Brenna White
Bryan Kiwanis Club Celebrates 70 Years Of Service & Community
(PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) SPECIAL TRIBUTE … Several Kiwanis members pose for a celebration photo with long-time member, Carlton Hardy, who
Wauseon Launches Cruise Season With Strong June Turnout
VENDORS … Rows of merchant vendors and food trucks lined the street for this June’s Super Tuesday Summer Market. The market was put on through
WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL: Lions Club Recognizes Wauseon’s New Pedestrian Beacon Installation
(PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) AWARD … Wauseon Public Service Director Keith Torbet accepts an award from Jerry Smith on behalf of
Community Involvement Day Brings Worthington Employees Out To Serve
TEAMWORK … Several Worthington employees work to make the park area look its best for the upcoming Pettisville Friendship Days event. (PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER
Bryan Area Foundation Boosts East End Park With $35,000 Pathway Grant
(PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) EXERCISE PATH … The Bryan Area Foundation awarded a $35,000 grant to the City of Bryan Parks and Recreation
Patti Bowen
(Montpelier Resident) Patti Bowen, age 70, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away after receiving life saving care in Ft. Wayne. She was born to James and
FCCC Instructor Gains Real-World Experience At Sauder Manufacturing
(PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE … Pictured Front Row, from left: Andy Diffenderfer, Credit Analyst, Accounting Department; Tina Short, Business & Financial
OVI Checkpoint Slated For Tonight On East Second Street In Defiance
PRESS RELEASE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office and the Defiance Police Department, announced today, that an
Defiance County Grand Jury Indicts Eight On Drug, Solicitation Charges
PRESS RELEASE – Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney, Morris J. Murray, has released the following information regarding recent Indictments returned by a Defiance County Grand Jury
Rep. Josh Williams Votes In Support Of Avery’s Law
PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) has voted in support of House Bill 247 – also known as “Avery’s Law” – legislation
Pulaski Garden Club Digs Into Summer Pests
(PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) PEST REPORT … Judy Shilling, (left) reported on the Pest of the Month – Japanese Beetles and Potato Bugs;
EDON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Rocks Stay & Roosters Go As Council Addresses Village Concerns
(PHOTO BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) PARKING PROBLEMS .. Village Administrator Chad Ordway addresses parking issues at the baseball fields. By: Brianna Balogh
Back In Action: Pioneer Set To Welcome Ambulance Service After 15-Year Hiatus
(PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) PIONEER FIRE HALL … An ambulance has not been housed at the fire hall since early 2010.
WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioners Approve Additional Funding For Upgrades At Airport
(PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) AIRPORT UPGRADES … (Left to Right) Dave Newcomer and Steve Fortner explain their planned expenditures toward airport
New Tastes & Big Turnout At Fulton County Senior Center Event
SERVICE … New food choices are served to participants at the Fulton County Senior Center during the new Mini Food Show. (PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER
Demolition To Begin On Miller Park Shelter House In Edgerton
PRESS RELEASE – Please be advised that, weather permitting, demolition of the Miller Park Shelter House in Edgerton, Ohio is scheduled to begin on Friday,
John Breier (1943 – 2025)
(Archbold Resident) John David Breier, age 81, of Archbold, passed away on June 17, 2025 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. John worked for
Heaven Kaercher (1992 – 2025)
Heaven Leigh Kaercher, born in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 21 of 1992. Living in Ohio for most of her life, she resided in Adrian,
ACME BASEBALL: Hilltop, Edgerton Split ACME Doubleheader
HEADING HOME … Hilltop’s Brennan Dempsey rounds third base during game one of an ACME baseball doubleheader with Edgerton. (PHOTOS BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE
Ohio House Passes House Bill 168, Closing Loophole In Child Enticement Laws
PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) announced that The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 168–legislation that resolves constitutional concerns with
Six Injured In Wood County Crash After Vehicle Hits Railroad Track
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle serious injury crash in Lake Township, Wood County,
ACME BASEBALL: Wauseon Uses Seven-Run Fourth Inning To Get By Evergreen, 8-5
ACME BASEBALL … Evergreen’s Zach Kruzel fires a pitch during the Vikings home game with Wauseon. (PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) LEADING
Wauseon Police Seeking Information On Drive-By Shooting
The Wauseon Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspect(s) or a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting at 12:49a.m. on June 19.
PETTISVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Phase II Of Unity Project Moves Forward
(PHOTO BY AMY WENDT / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) UNITY PROJECT UPDATE … Superintendent Josh Clark (left) speaks to the board about the license and donation
ARCHBOLD VILLAGE COUNCIL: Train Trouble Returns To Downtown Archbold
(PHOTO BY AMY WENDT / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) HOLD UP … The North Defiance Street railroad crossing, where trains frequently stop, is seeing more blocks
ARCHBOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION: Teachers Agree To New Three-Year Contract
(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) NEW CONTRACT … The board voted to approve a three – year agreement with the Archbold Education Association at
BRYAN CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Schlade Provides Details On Upcoming Jubilee & Day In The Park
(PHOTO BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) DON NORTH RE-ROOF APPROVED … The council has approved the lowest bid by Richland & Company to
DELTA VILLAGE COUNCIL: Park Levy Update On Hold Until 2026
(PHOTO BY JESSE DAVIS / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) GETTING COVERED … Hylant Administrative Services Client Executive Conrad Beck addresses the Delta Village Council during its