Following a years-long effort by several groups and organizations to identify and properly mark Defiance County’s only known historic Black cemetery, an official Ohio Historic Marker for the site has been received and will be installed in the spring, followed by a special dedication ceremony to be held at the site on June 19 (Juneteenth).…
Clothes for Kids, a program under the Defiance Area Foundation, has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Zonta Club of Defiance. This generous donation will go toward purchasing clothing for students in Defiance County, ensuring children have access to essential items as they head to school. The collaboration between local organizations continues to make…
The Four Flags of Freedom initiated by Defiance County Economic Development has successfully achieved its donation target of $200,000, to place four Mega American Flags along U.S. 24. The flags measure 30 x 60. Currently, two out of the four flags are waving proudly. The first flag was raised at Keller Warehouse on Flag Day,…
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…
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…
For 2024, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is planning $4 million in investments focused on system improvements that will directly increase the co-op’s service reliability. This year begins a new four-year construction work plan addressing system growth, proactive maintenance, and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) improvements to reduce outage duration. To continue investing for the…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein announced the launch of his reelection campaign to retain his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives and continue serving the citizens of the 82nd House District, which consists of the northwest Ohio counties of Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and the southern half of Defiance. “It has been an honor and…
PAULDING – Ayersville scored 20 unanswered points over the final 18 minutes of the contest to rally for a 20-17 victory over Paulding at Keysor Field in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night. The maroon and white played a solid first half, getting a safety from Jack Woods before the Paulding offense added to…
When Defiance County Commissioner Ryan Mack says he’s hitting the trail, he doesn’t mean the campaign one. Mack can be found several times a week hiking along area trails. He said hiking not only provides some physical exercise but “depending on the trail system you’re on, it also helps develop a sense of community.” “Every…
By: Harriet Keith, Relay for Life of Defiance County Music and family fun while gathering for a good cause are the ingredients for a perfect summer evening. Relay for Life of Defiance County presented by Johns Manville brings that kind of fun to Triangle Park Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. With a nautical cruise theme…
The Defiance Post of the State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle injury crash that occurred on July 12, 2018 at approximately 10:43 pm on Powers Road, west of Canal Road, in Defiance County. A 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, being operated by Shawn Theis, age 41, of Cecil, Ohio, was traveling south on Canal…
Defiance County ODOT employee claims double win An employee in the Defiance County Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 garage was named the winner in the ODOT District 1 truck and loader roadeo held Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Lima. Winning the truck competition was Chris Miles of the Defiance County garage, with a…
Ohio’s first 2017 death in a human West Nile virus case has been reported by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The 74-year-old Defiance County man had been hospitalized with encephalitis. The Ohio Department of Health is reporting a total of 10 human cases of West Nile virus across the state. Counties with at least…
