Lucas Bechtol

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Writer and Reporter at Bryan Times

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Articles

Port authority accepting proposals for lots, applications for board seat

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

The Williams County Port Authority is looking for proposals for some lots in Bryan it owns and are looking for applications to fill a vacant board seat. The authority Tuesday approved publishing a request for proposals (RFP) for two lots in Bryan. Located on Cherry and Bryan streets, those lots were initially meant to house triplex and duplex, respectively, the authority intended to build. However, that required a zoning variance the Bryan Planning Commission denied.
New monument unveiled honoring all service members lost

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

MONTPELIER— On the day meant to remember the military members who died in service, a monument was unveiled to honor not only them but all who died as a result of their service. The monument, located at the front of the Williams County Veterans Memorial, depicts three service rifles from three eras of the military holding up a helmet with a bugle lying beneath them. The monument stands on a raised pentagon.
'Dirty dozen' lists produce to clean extra carefully

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

Dear Doctors: A vendor at our weekend farmers market was telling his customers about something called the "Dirty Dozen" list. Apparently it has to do with pesticides and shopping for produce? I would like to know more about this, and I wonder if you think it has merit. Dear Reader: When people talk about the Dirty Dozen of produce, they are referring to a list of the vegetables and fruits that are the most likely to be contaminated by pesticide residue.
Sister's fender bender sends insurance skyrocketing

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister "Ruth" and I were both supposed to help a friend settle into her new home, but Ruth backed out after getting a last-minute invite to brunch. Our plans to help our friend had been scheduled long in advance. Ruth's SUV was packed with furniture and other items that we were expected to bring over, so she asked if she could borrow my car and meet me at our friend's place later. I agreed reluctantly and drove Ruth's car over with all of our friend's belongings.
American Legion awards flag essay winners

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

Bryan American Legion Post 284 recently gave Flag booklets to elementary school students at Bryan and Saint Patrick schools. The students were to study the contents and were given a 20 question test about the U.S. flag. They also were required to complete an essay on "What do you think about when you see our country's flag?" This was meant to help instill in our young people more pride in our U.S. flag.
Today's Logs

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

The following calls for service were made Friday, May 23. 6:59 a.m. — Juvenile complaint, 400 block of East Bryan Street. 1:48 p.m. — Domestic dispute, 100 block of Barder Parkway. Officers returned at 2:29 p.m. on a juvenile complaint and a 4:39 p.m. on a keep-the-peace request. 1:51 p.m. — Assault, Bryan Middle and High School, 1000 W. Fountain Grove Drive. 7:07 p.m. — Criminal mischief, 100 block of Laurie Drive. 8:45 p.m. — Civilian assist request, 800 block of West High Street.
County celebrates Memorial Day

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol |Jeffrey Tonjes

Started after the Civil War, Memorial Day is meant to be a somber holiday where people remember the more than $1.3 million people who died in military service. To that end, the communities around Williams County held memorial events that didn't feature the bombastic celebrations of other holidays, but instead featured a small parade, decorating cemeteries with wreaths, playing of "Taps," and comments from veterans.
Family expects woman to pay sister's moving expenses

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a woman in my early 20s, just starting out in my career and trying to get my footing financially. My older sister, who’s in her late 20s, recently accepted a new job in Missouri and is planning to move soon, but she doesn’t have the money to make it happen. Now my parents and sister are pressuring me to cover her moving costs, even though I live in Los Angeles (where everything is expensive) and don’t have a huge income myself.
Sandra Kay Gorny

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

Sandra Kay Gorny, 77 years of Bryan, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Parkview-Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. Sandy was born July 10, 1947, in Bryan, the daughter of the late Warren Edward and Alice Mae (Uran) Buchanan. She was a 1965 graduate of Bryan High School. Sandy married David “Toby” Neil Gorny on Feb. 16, 1982, in Marion, Ohio, and he survives. Sandy was the owner/manager of the former Gorny-Winzeler Printing, Bryan. Previously, she was the owner of the Ford Parts Store.
Viaduct, bridge dedicated to service members

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

MONTPELIER— A viaduct and a bridge in Montpelier have been dedicated in honor of active duty service members, those who were captured or those who didn't make it home.