Biran Keck Preseason Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa

Three wrestlers from the Wayne Trace wrestling program traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to compete at the Brian Keck Preseason National Tournament on October 25th and 26th. The event brings high level competition represented by all states.  Corbin Kimmel wrestled in the 120-pound weight class for the tournament. The senior finished in the top sixteen…

DC Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Inducts 2025-26 Officers

The Defiance County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society met recently at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Defiance to hold their annual business meeting and elections. Officers elected for 2025-2026 are: President – Rhonda Casler; Vice-President – Summer Searfoss; Recording Secretary – Mary Williams; Treasurer – Dan Hasch; Corresponding Secretary – Dianne Kline;…

2024 Ohio & Indiana General Election: A Reflection of Voter Sentiments and Priorities

Editors Note: These are unofficial results as posted by the Board of Elections of Paulding County Ohio, Defiance County Ohio, and Allen County Indiana. The 2024 general election in Ohio was marked by an active electorate, with a turnout of approximately 66% based on 8,159,946 registered voters, according to state reports. This significant participation underscores…

Woodburn 7th Annual Business Pumpkin Decorating Contest

 The winners of the 7th Annual Woodburn Businesses Pumpkin Contest are: 1. Woodburn Police Dept. 219 votes 2. Maumee Valley Veterinary Clinic 169 votes 3. Greg’s Getaway 105 votes Congratulations to the winning businesses! Shout out to the Chop Shop Meat Market for donating the pumpkins. This contest was sponsored by Woodburn Main Street. WOODBURN…

Rodney Charles Dix

PAULDING, OH: Rodney Charles Dix, 86, of Paulding, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends who will all miss him immensely. He was born on October 13, 1938 to Virgil and Edna (Feister) Dix in Ohio.…