Ohio State Drought Rapid Response Team provides resources for farmers amid worsening weather conditions

From brittle, brown lawns and cracked soils to dry ponds and crops, the signs are clear: A large portion of Ohio is again officially in a drought. Parts of central, southeast, and southern Ohio are grappling with drought conditions that are wreaking havoc on local agriculture. The recent stretch of hot temperatures combined with scant…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt I rarely use the word great. You can’t get any better than great. This is the only way to describe the late great Dirt Late Model driver, Scott Bloomquist. He passed away last Friday morning in an airplane crash on his family farm in Mooresburg, TN. The FAA said he crashed his…

Raiders place first in invite

Sophomore Brody Rosswurm totaled a 35 to capture medalist honors and lead the Wayne Trace Raiders to the championship of the Wayne Trace Boys Golf Invitational Thursday at Pleasant Valley Golf Course outside of Payne. The Raiders finished with a team score of 149 to defeat second place Miller City’s 155 with Lincolnview (172) and…

Defiance Area Foundation awards grant for KinderCamp

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) awarded $2,400 to @unitedwaydefiance for KinderCamp books/supplies, during our last grant cycle in March. KinderCamp took place at the beginning of August and is typically held at the 5 public elementary schools in Defiance County. This year Ayersville, Fairview, Hicksville and Tinora participated with 66 incoming kindergarteners. Represented in this…

Defiance County Fair Winds Down for 2024!

From 4-H judging and showing to Royalty crowning and faceprinting. 2024 Defiance County Fair had it all including a midway full of rides for the kids and tasty food samplings for all. Justin the Clown was there again this year, providing fair goers with animal balloon creations.  Saturday kicked off with the crowning of the…