Beatrice Wright (1943-2021)

Robert Francis “Bob” Gustwiller, age 66, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on June 13, 1956 to Leo C. and Janet (Coressel) Gustwiller in Wauseon, Ohio. Bob married Mary Alice (Apger) Gustwiller in St. Caspar Church in Wauseon on September 18, 1982 and she survives.

Carolyn May Kline, 86 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Fayette, Ohio passed away Sunday,January 29,2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Chandler,Arizona. Carolyn was born on December 2, 1936 to Arthur and Edna (Gerkin) Schang. Carolyn married Marvin Kline and he preceded her in death on September 30,1996. Carolyn worked alongside...

John C. Doseck, 77 years, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville. John was born August 31, 1945, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Charles H. (Juanita (Osborne) Doseck. He was a 1964 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He married Holly L. Mack on...

Tracy A. Moog, age 74, of Williams Center, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center from injuries suffered in a car accident. Tracy retired from Powers and Sons in Montpelier with over 30 years of service. He was a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam in 1971.

Jeffrey D. Nafziger, age 68 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born June 27, 1954 at Wauseon, the son of Loren and Gilda (Kratzer) Nafziger. After graduating from Pettisville High School in 1972 he started working for Sauders...

Edith “Miriam” Clum, 92, of Montgomery, Michigan passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Parkview Nursing Care Center in Edgerton. She was born on December 16, 1930 in Philo, Ohio to Alfred L. and Mary I. (Ziegler) Mautz. Miriam graduated from Roseville High School and attended Capital University in Columbus.

Robert William Disbrow, age 87, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, Monday evening, January 30, 2023. He was born September 19, 1935 in Chesterfield Township to Montral M. and Bulah Marie (Loveland) Disbrow. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Swanton High School, and enlisted in the United States...

Scouts attending ceremony ... Pictured above (left to right): Jason Vasko, Karson Schrock, Lincoln Vasko, Noah Nagel, August Ruby, and Matt Schrock (leader 3 years). Saturday, January 28, 2023, a local Fulton County Eagle Scout, Noah Nagel, was honored in a ceremony held for Noah’s Donation of his designed and constructed Bench to New Horizons Academy, 220 Lawrence Avenue, Wauseon, Ohio.

Forty-eight Four County Career Center Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter members recently placed in the top six among the several hundred area students competing in the regional contests held at the University of Toledo. Twenty-seven of these winners have qualified for State BPA Skill Competition. Contest winners from Fulton...

Saint Patrick Catholic School, Bryan, Ohio is now open for registration for the 2023-2024 school year. for preschool 3-year-olds, preschool 4-year-olds, Clovergarten, and kindergarten through grade 6!. Call the school office at 419-636-3592 today to schedule a tour, get a registration packet, and get more information. Scholarships are available for...

Twenty-three Four County Career Center HOSA – Future Health Professionals Chapter members have qualified for the State HOSA Skill competition in Columbus on March 16 & 17, 2023 by placing in the top four in the regional contests. Contest winners from Fulton County (above) are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Breann...

THE PFAFFS … LeRoy and Babs Pfaff of Delta enjoy the FCSC as a place to fellowship and play games with other seniors. It was February of 1967 when LeRoy Pfaff proposed marriage to Babs, and she accepted. The Pfaffs of Delta have LeRoy’s sister to thank for playing...

YEARLY PROCLAIMATION … This group gathered together in the East Annex building, for a photo on Thursday afternoon, February 2, 2023, to celebrate the Proclamation of Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week in Williams County. That morning during the commissioner’s regular session, the proclamation was read by Commissioner Lew Hilkert, with Mayor Carrie Schlade and a few others present. From left to right in the back row are Bryan Mayor Carrie Schlade, Commissioner Lew Hilkert, Norman Bair, and Commissioners Bart Westfall and Terry Rummel. Front row are Annie Kunsman and her mom Meg Kunsman, Taryn Walz and her daughter Averie Walz, Chrystal Zehr holding her son Dean David Bair, Amanda Harper holding Bryson Hoover, and Amanda Hoover holding her daughter Aleigha Hoover. Amanda Hoover was instrumental four years ago, with the help of Mayor Schlade in getting this week proclaimed. Amanda Harper is “the oldest of the heart babies” and shared that she is blessed to celebrate this week with these children who were also born with heart issues. The children in the picture who began their lives with heart defects and with the help of parents are conquering CHD, are Annie, Averie, Dean David, and Bryson. (PHOTOS BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF)

Edon, OH – Two college students from Edon were recently awarded a $1000 Educational Grant from KSKJ Life, a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society that offers life insurance and annuity products and reinvests its profits back into the communities it serves. Drew Gallehue is currently attending Ohio Dominican University playing...

DISPLAYING ARTWORK … Marilyn Royal poses next to works of art made from gourds. (PHOTOS BY ANNA WOZNIAK) Marilyn Royal, a West Unity resident, is heavily involved in her community. In-between volunteering with the “Jaycee-ettes,” working as a chamber member, and being on the zoning board for West Unity.

Bryan, Ohio, February 1, 2023: The Board of Directors of the United Way of Williams County has opened a search for a new Executive Director. While the search is underway, Lori Smith will be the Interim Executive Director. Lori is a Bryan resident, a local business owner, and has served...

SWANTON – Carly Grime had five field goals, including a pair of triples, for 12 points as Archbold (9-10, 2-4 NWOAL) dominated Swanton 52-17. Sophie Rupp added 10 for the Bluestreaks, who forced 27 Bulldog (9-10, 1-5) turnovers on the night.

STRYKER – Hilltop didn’t let history repeat itself on Thursday night at Stryker High School. After surrendering a 13-point lead at halftime in their non-conference meeting with the Panthers in December (a 40-37 loss), Hilltop led by six at halftime and by as many as 19 points in the second half for a 48-34 win.

NEW BOARD PRESIDENT … Angela Hillard was recently elected as the Montpelier Parks and Recreation Board President. Hillard was elected at the January 4 meeting. (PHOTO BY DANIEL COOLEY, STAFF) Board members at the Montpelier Parks and Recreation Board's February 1 meeting were Brent Saneholtz, Matt Reid, and Angela...

CCS … Jennifer Pershing is the CEO of Compassionate Care Sanctuary. She works with volunteers to make the lives of cats and other animals in our area better. The Compassionate Care Sanctuary is a not for profit 501c(3) with a mission to provide long-term care to cats and other small animals who are difficult to place due to their needs.