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MICHAELS, Jerry W.Born in Caryville, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 72 from COVID-19 complications on 9/14/2021, at Soin Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Christine (Gottschall); four daughters, Shannon (Robert) Hays-Raper, Robin Michaels, Britten (Christopher) Cooney, and Sara Michaels. He immensely enjoyed his five devoted grandchildren, Jacob, Andrew and Ellie Haines, Corin and Liam Cooney. "Papa Jerry" encouraged them in their sports and activities. Survived by his sister Carolyn; brothers, David (Jvonne), Sam; and in-laws, Lynne and John Zeisler, Sue Sullivan, Lee and Tammy Gottschall, and many caring nieces and nephews. Jerry was a real estate broker for over 48 years. He was retired from teaching real estate classes and custom building homes. Jerry was an avid collector of classic cars, and over the years gained many great collector friends. Jerry served as judge for the National Corvette Restorers Society and proved his expertise by receiving Top Flight Awards on cars he restored. Many thanks to Jerry's great friend and pastor, Paul Santoro. A memorial service gathering for friends and family will be held on Sunday, September 19th, 2 – 4 pm at Christ's Church, 3370 Upper Bellbrook Road, Bellbrook, Ohio 45305. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Christ's Church. Please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com

MICHAELS, Jerry W.Born in Caryville, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 72 from COVID-19 complications on 9/14/2021, at Soin Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Christine (Gottschall); four daughters, Shannon (Robert) Hays-Raper, Robin Michaels, Britten (Christopher) Cooney, and Sara Michaels. He immensely enjoyed his five devoted grandchildren, Jacob, Andrew and Ellie Haines, Corin and Liam Cooney. "Papa Jerry" encouraged them in their sports and activities. Survived by his sister Carolyn; brothers, David (Jvonne), Sam; and in-laws, Lynne and John Zeisler, Sue Sullivan, Lee and Tammy Gottschall, and many caring nieces and nephews. Jerry was a real estate broker for over 48 years. He was retired from teaching real estate classes and custom building homes. Jerry was an avid collector of classic cars, and over the years gained many great collector friends. Jerry served as judge for the National Corvette Restorers Society and proved his expertise by receiving Top Flight Awards on cars he restored. Many thanks to Jerry's great friend and pastor, Paul Santoro. A memorial service gathering for friends and family will be held on Sunday, September 19th, 2 – 4 pm at Christ's Church, 3370 Upper Bellbrook Road, Bellbrook, Ohio 45305. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Christ's Church. Please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com

As districts have started the 2021-2022 school year, several have transitioned to requiring masks for some students as Ohio continues reporting thousands of new COVID-19 cases each day.

Dayton Centerville fell behind fast, but not far enough as far as Springboro was concerned, and eventually pocketed a 3-1 win on September 14 in Ohio girls high school volleyball.

MaxPreps News - A look at the first official OHSAA weekly HS football computer ratings.

The first Ohio High School Athletic Association computer ratings have been released with some area teams slotted differently than the Ohio media poll.

Physical damage coverage may be optional, but it might as well be necessary. Plus, the biggest takeaways from the recent CVSA conference.

Police are seeking information from the public after a semi truck was damaged by a large rock thrown from an overpass in Xenia, Ohio, on Friday.

One large rock hit a semitruck, the driver told Xenia police, which is investigating a report of multiple rocks thrown Sept. 10 onto U.S. 35.

Ohio HS Athletic AssociationFriday football scoreAda 42, Dora Hardin Northern 30Akr. Hoban 35, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 34, 2OTAkr. Manchester 28, Mogador 14Albany Alexander 55, Belpre 14Andover Pimatuning Valley 32, Orwell Grand Valley 19Anna 48, Rockford Parkway 17Ansonia 34, New Lebanon Dixie 0Antwerp 56, W. Unity Hill Top 0Arcanam 52, Union City Missinawa Valley 0Archbold …

HURD, Thomas J.Age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:38 A.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Promedica Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio, after a brief Illness. Mr. Hurd was a 1965 graduate of Edon High School and graduated from Miami University, where he was active in the TKE fraternity. He later received his master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was employed as a sales representative in the pulp and paper industry, working with Consolidated Paper, Omya Paper, and Penford Products. Tom was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan and the Knights of Columbus. In retirement he also was a drivers training instructor.Thomas J. Hurd was born on February 8, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of John H. and Martha F. (Muehlfeld) Hurd. He married his wife of fifty-four years, Vicki L. Young, on December 23, 1966, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Blakeslee, Ohio, and she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Michele Hisle, of Bellbrook, Ohio, and Nicole Kinderdine, of Centerville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Kelli Jo (Bryce) Sneed, Todd Kinderdine, and Kyle and Lacie Hisle; one great-granddaughter, Elowyn Kinderdine; his siblings, Ray (Monica) Hurd, of Edon, Ohio, Rick (Mitzi) Hurd, of Kingsport, Tennessee, Cathy (Fred) Kimpel, of Edgerton, Ohio, Jane Mancillas, of Maumee, Ohio, Beth (Mark) Brown, of Union, Michigan, Peg (Dave) Sanders, of Kendallville, Indiana, Jackie (Scott) Sheffield, of Tampa, Florida, and Laura (Dave) Marty, of Clyde, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twin daughters, Kelly Jo and Shelly Jo Hurd. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 3:00-7:00 P.M., followed by a scripture service at 7:00 P.M., in the Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bryan, with Reverend Andrew Wellman officiating. Private interment will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Blakeslee.Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family will receive friends while observing social distancing precautions. The family encourages the use of masks. Anyone showing any symptoms of illness is asked to please share condolences by a phone call, email, text message, or leaving a condolence at the funeral home website.Memorials are requested to American Cancer Society.To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com

HURD, Thomas J.Age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:38 A.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Promedica Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio, after a brief Illness. Mr. Hurd was a 1965 graduate of Edon High School and graduated from Miami University, where he was active in the TKE fraternity. He later received his master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was employed as a sales representative in the pulp and paper industry, working with Consolidated Paper, Omya Paper, and Penford Products. Tom was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan and the Knights of Columbus. In retirement he also was a drivers training instructor.Thomas J. Hurd was born on February 8, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of John H. and Martha F. (Muehlfeld) Hurd. He married his wife of fifty-four years, Vicki L. Young, on December 23, 1966, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Blakeslee, Ohio, and she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Michele Hisle, of Bellbrook, Ohio, and Nicole Kinderdine, of Centerville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Kelli Jo (Bryce) Sneed, Todd Kinderdine, and Kyle and Lacie Hisle; one great-granddaughter, Elowyn Kinderdine; his siblings, Ray (Monica) Hurd, of Edon, Ohio, Rick (Mitzi) Hurd, of Kingsport, Tennessee, Cathy (Fred) Kimpel, of Edgerton, Ohio, Jane Mancillas, of Maumee, Ohio, Beth (Mark) Brown, of Union, Michigan, Peg (Dave) Sanders, of Kendallville, Indiana, Jackie (Scott) Sheffield, of Tampa, Florida, and Laura (Dave) Marty, of Clyde, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twin daughters, Kelly Jo and Shelly Jo Hurd. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 3:00-7:00 P.M., followed by a scripture service at 7:00 P.M., in the Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bryan, with Reverend Andrew Wellman officiating. Private interment will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Blakeslee.Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family will receive friends while observing social distancing precautions. The family encourages the use of masks. Anyone showing any symptoms of illness is asked to please share condolences by a phone call, email, text message, or leaving a condolence at the funeral home website.Memorials are requested to American Cancer Society.To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com

HAMILTON, David E.Age 72 of Bellbrook, passed away September 3, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1949, in Dayton, OH, to Donald and Jane (Bolinger) Hamilton. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Donald. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Hamilton; children, Aaron (Cindy) Hamilton and Sarah Hamilton; granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Malinda and Allison; mother, Jane Hamilton; siblings, Peter (Joyce) Hamilton and Elaine (Larry) Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. David earned a bachelors and masters degree from Miami University where he met and married his wife of 50 years, Rebecca Galloway. Dave first worked in the City of Dayton Office of Management and Budget for five years. From 1977 until 2008 David served as the City Manager and Finance Director for the City of Bellbrook. Dave was proud of making Bellbrook into a full service city while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Over the years he helped to bring in $10 million dollars in grants. The city elected Dave to the Wall of Honor in 2009 for his dedication and outstanding public service. His accomplishments included establishment of the Bellbrook Fire Department, expansion of the city's water system, and management of the city's growth. In 2006 he was chosen as City Manager of the year. Dave collaborated with neighboring communities and served as a mentor for others in his field. In 2009 the Ohio City Managers Association honored Dave for career achievement. David was a dedicated family man and enthusiastic history buff. The family traveled from coast to coast visiting sites of historical interest from ancient Native American sites, to historical battle fields, and homes of past presidents, inventors, and authors. Their travels included stays in nearly every national park in the country. David was an avid follower of current events and his political interests included the collecting of campaign buttons. Dave was extremely proud of his son Aaron's accomplishments including earning a doctorate in evolutionary biology, his work on the human genome at the Lawrence Livermore Lab, and his successful career in the molecular diagnostics of viruses and bacteria. Aaron's three daughters brought joy to Dave and his family. Dave and his daughter, Sarah, shared a love of baseball and attended Dragons games and followed the Reds faithfully. A Celebration of Dave's life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Dave's honor to a local program for people with disabilities: CHEERS (P.O. Box 341623, Beavercreek, Ohio 45424). To share a memory of Dave or leave his family a special message, please visit www.newcomerdayton.com.