Premier Bank recently donated a check to United Way of Defiance County for $10,000. The funds will be used for the presenting sponsorship level of the 2024 United Way of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival. All funds raised at the family event will benefit the United Way of Defiance County’s Community Engagement Center. “The…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Zach Timbrook (Owner, Timbrook Bounce House Rentals) as the guest speaker at the June 6, 2024, club meeting. Zach came at the invitation of Joe Burkard (Paulding County Prosecutor). Zach spoke to the Kiwanians about how his business got started, what bounce houses he has…
First of 4 Mega Flags to be Raised to Pay Tribute to Veterans Defiance, OH- Defiance County Economic Development is hosting a special ceremony to commemorate the first flag being raised of their Four Flags of Freedom Campaign. Nearly two years ago, Defiance County Economic Development’s Board decided to raise funds to establish the placement…
Paulding County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a Raffle for a beautiful hand-crafted hardwood table and chairs set. This table and chairs set was made from an elm tree that was donated by Etzler Family Farm located in Defiance, Ohio to the Tinora FFA’s Forestry class. The tree was cut down, milled, and dried…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. John Charles Miller was born February 8, 1866 in Lagrange, Indiana. The son of Christian Henry born March 10, 1825 in Ohio and Julie Ann (Sowers) Miller born October 16, 1827 in Pennsylvania. This couple was married April 13, 1848 in Ohio. By 1870, living in Lagrange, Indiana, they became the…
Submitted by Rick Boys Secretary, Heritage Lions Lions Clubs International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones. This Fellowship Award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. The recipient of this award becomes a…
Father God, I pray over every meeting, conversation and activity I engage in today. I pray that all my steps be ordered by you, that my heart and my mind always respond in obedience to your directions. I pray that I choose the way of righteousness when faced with many paths of judgment, that I…
The Friends of the Defiance Public Library, received a $1,000 grant from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant money will be used towards the upcoming 2024 Art in the Park event on Sunday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pictured above are (l-r) Cindy Wendell, Treasurer of Friends of the Defiance Public…
By: Ron Burt Memorial weekend racing in the tri-state didn’t disappoint racing fans. Friday night McComb’s, Rusty Schlenk dominated the 40 lap, Valvoline American Late Model Iron Man Series and drove the #91 to victory and his 41st career win at Attica Raceway Park. He took home $5,000.00. Finishing behind Rusty was Kyle Moore, Seth…
The Ayersville Athletic Boosters recently received a grant from the Defiance Area Foundation Community Fund, during the grant cycle ending in March, for $10,000! This money will be used for improvements to the baseball and softball facilities at Ayersville Local Schools. Pictured above representing the grant gifted are (l-r) Katelyn Eldridge, Vice President of the…
Wayne Trace Local Schools recently held their annual District Wide Art Show. All Wayne Trace schools participated with outstanding talent on display. The following students were honored with the Merit Award: Grover Hill Elementary: Avah Farris, Lyla Stoller, Clara Laukhuf, Tessa Stoller, Kinsley Sinn, Lyla Orona, Damian Golliver, Venna Ruble, Gabbriella Walters, Kenzie Manz, Abrie…
Saturday, June 8: 8:00-11:00 a.m. – LiveStock Pull In, west gate *Dunf Forms Must Be Completed Prior To Arrival* 11:30 a.m. – LiveStock Weigh-In 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby, GS Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m. – Vet Checks, Livestock Barns 10:00 a.m. – Church Service, sponsored by Middle Creek, SP 1:00 p.m. – Jr. Fair…
The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area survived a sustained siege and kept the frontier…
