Bryan Times

The Bryan Times is a daily newspaper located in Bryan, Ohio, that began its journey on February 2, 1949. This publication was formed when The Bryan Democrat and The Bryan Press merged. Shortly after, on September 12, 1949, it shifted to a daily format, providing news six days a week from Monday to Saturday. The origins of The Bryan Press trace back to the Republican Standard, which was established in 1854, along with the Bryan Democrat that started as a twice-weekly paper in 1863. The Bryan Democrat was founded by Robert N. Patterson and retained its name until the merger in 1949, while The Bryan Press underwent several name changes before settling in 1869.

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Franks - DOGE trust but verify

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Gary Franks

The early reports about the staffers working with the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were troubling. We had a bunch of “kids” running things. Information winding up in the wrong hands can be a powerful tool. Have they been working in secret as reported? Has there been oversight of them? Or do we trust them without any independent verifications or controls? If the latter is true, is it very possible that we wrongfully exposed America to trouble down the road.
Ordinance would limit E-scooters, other low-speed devices

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

Bryan City Council had the first reading of an ordinance that would restrict use of low-speed micromobility devices, such as E-scooters, on city roads. The ordinance will create a new section in the Bryan Codified Ordinances and would follow the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) definitions of low-speed micromobility device.
Dianne (Fletcher) Wyrick

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

Dianne (Fletcher) Wyrick, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Waterford Assisted Living in Perrysburg under hospice care. Her loving husband, Edwin, of 62 years was by her side. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Dianne often expressed the need to show compassion and love to others, by putting Christ first, others second and herself third. She was born on Aug.
Today's logs

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Brian Koeller

The following calls for service were received Monday, April 21:3:59 p.m. - Domestic violence, 500 block of Olive Drive. 4:26 p.m. - Juvenile complaint, Lincoln Playground, 301 E. Butler St.4:45 p.m. - Shoplifting, Walmart, 1215 S. Main St.7:14 p.m. - Civil complaint, 6000 block of Ohio 15. 7:41 p.m. - Property damage, Walmart. 8 p.m. - Juvenile complaint, Lincoln Playground. 9:50 p.m. - Juvenile complaint, Sanctuary of Williams County, 210 S. Main St.8:57 p.m. - Accident, M&W Carryout, 718 N.
Solutions sought

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Brian Koeller

According to the Ohio Bar, in 82 of Ohio’s 88 counties, there are not enough lawyers to serve local communities. This is based upon an ideal ratio of one lawyer for every 700 residents. Many of these attorneys are nearing retirement, with the median age of private practice lawyers in Ohio at 54.5 years — and in some rural areas, the median age is 60 to 70 years. Without enough lawyers, people struggle to navigate the legal system.
Stuckey tabbed as new Stryker school board member

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Ron Osburn

Chase Stuckey was sworn in as the newest member of the Stryker school board at its meeting Monday. Stuckey takes the place of Jason Leupp, whose resignation was accepted at the March meeting. Stuckey will serve through Dec. 31, which is the end of Leupp’s term. After that, he said he plans to run for a full term. Stuckey said he saw an announcement in the school newsletter and heard from several local business leaders who said it might be something he wanted to consider.
Bryan named Tree City USA for 36th time

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

The city of Bryan was recognized as a Tree City USA April 16 at the Northwest Ohio awards ceremony. This is the 36th time the city has been honored with this nationally recognized award. The award was presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. The title of Tree City USA was bestowed upon Bryan for its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve quality of life through a comprehensive tree management program.
Mom devastated by daughter's intended wedding plans

2 days ago | bryantimes.com | Lucas Bechtol

DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, "Alexa," is breaking my heart. She's engaged to a nice enough man she's been with for five years, but she has cast aside every single wedding tradition that's important to us. Alexa won't wear an engagement ring because diamonds are "ugly" and not politically correct. She has refused to have either an engagement party or a bridal shower. Because they are forgoing a registry, my friends have no idea what to get them for wedding gifts.
Fire renewal levy back on ballot

3 days ago | bryantimes.com | Brian Koeller

A fire renewal levy for St. Joseph Township will appear on the May ballot after an error was made in November that excluded some voters from deciding the issue. The Williams County Board of Elections inadvertently left the issue off of ballots for voters in the village of Edgerton. Once the error was found, the electors of St. Joseph Township contested the results and petitioned then-Williams County Common Pleas Court Judge J.T. Stelzer to order the issue be voted on again.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

3 days ago | bryantimes.com | Annie Ma

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.