DAF Awards Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Ohio

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) recently awarded $2,500 to The Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Ohio.  The grant will be used to help offset expenses for Defiance County residents who stay at the Ronald McDonald House. During this past year, services were provided to 28 families who stayed 162 nights.  We asked Aryn Proctor to…

PPEC returns $2.5 million to members in capital credits

Many Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) members will see a lower electric bill around the holidays. This month, the local electric cooperative is returning nearly $2,500,000 in prior year margins to over 23,000 current and former members. Eligible co-op members will see a credit on their December electric bill. The money is being returned to…

Ellison Lynne Kemerer

Ellison Lynne Kemerer, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Dupont Hospital. She was the infant daughter of Michelle & Douglas Kemerer. Though her time on earth was short, all she ever knew was love from her family and many friends. In addition to her parents,…

CPC Women’s health resource receives grant

Congratulations to CPC Women’s Health Resource on their recent grant of $3,710 from The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) that will be used for the Earn While You Learn curriculum.  This program assists new moms/families on pre-natal care, birthing, care of a newborn, and so much more.  Pictured (L to R) are DAF Vice President and…