Tag: Defiance

Paulding & Defiance Robbery Suspects Apprehended

Paulding, Ohio—In conjunction with investigators from the Defiance Police Department and Defiance County Sheriff’s Office, Paulding County Deputies were able to conclude two open gas station robbery investigations. Investigators from the three agencies were following tips received regarding the Charloe Store Gas Station robbery and the American Food Mart robbery in the City of Defiance…

Trausch’s Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Trausch will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Michael Trausch and Tracy Cameron were married April 13, 1991 at Calvary Chapel in Defiance, OH. The couple has nine children: Andrew of Nashville, TN; Danielle, Nathaniel, Stephiane, Joshua, Jennifer, Hannah, Chloe and Allianna Trausch all of Paulding. Mrs. Trausch is a homemaker. Mr.…

Cooper Farms Completes New Sow Farm

  Cooper Farms held an open house and ribbon cutting on April 22 for their new sow hog farm, Pheasant Run, located in Mark Center, Ohio. The new farm will be home to female hogs and their piglets. Utilizing state of the art technology, Pheasant Run takes farming to a new level. “We like to…

Patrol Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Defiance – At 4:43 PM, The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Watson Road and Fullmer Road in Highland Township, Defiance County. The crash involved a pick-up truck pulling a trailer and a motorcycle. A 2013 GMC 3500 HD pick-up, driven by 58 year old Phillip J…

Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert Primary Results

Yesterday on March 15 was the Ohio Primary when voters went to the polls to pick their party representatives for the November Election. Some where surprising others, not so much. These are still listed as unofficial because hand written, absentee, 17 year old voters may not be counted yet. Pauldingresults DefianceResults VanWertResults Elections like this…

Aces & Archers Fall at Districts

District Volleyball took place at Defiance beginning Tuesday, October 27. Hicksville took on Ayersville after defeating West Unity last Thursday. Antwerp battled second ranked Pettisville following the first match. Fourth ranked Lady Aces struggled with games 1 and 2 while winning the third 23-25. The last set the Pilots shot down Hicksville 25-9. The lady…

Craig Riedel Announces his Candidacy for State Representatives

Craig Riedel, a Defiance Republican, has announced his candidacy and filed his nominating petitions for State Representatives for Ohio’s 82nd House District, which includes Defiance, Paulding, and Van Wert Counties as well as part of northern AuGlaize County. Riedel, 49, a retired businessman, is excited to begin his campaign for office. He looks forward to…

Penny Jo Russell

PAULDING: Penny Jo Russell age 56 died Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She was born August 8, 1959 in Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of Lucile A. (Brown) and the late Paul F. Culler. On April 28, 1990 she married Bruce Russell who survives. She is also survived by a son, Nathan Culler, Paulding; daughter, Nicole…

Clemens – Thiel

Katie Lynn Clemens and Jacob Daniel Thiel were married on September 12, 2015. Katie is the daughter of George and Victoria Clemens of Antwerp. Jacob is the son of Daniel and Vicki Thiel of Hicksville. The newlyweds reside in Hicksville and are proud pet parents of two spoiled dogs and two lovable cats. Katie is…

Dora M. Bercaw

Dora M. Bercaw, 94, formerly of Hicksville, died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Brookview Nursing Home, Defiance, Ohio. Born in Paulding, Ohio, Dora was the daughter of the late Sidney and Goldie (Taylor) Ludwig. Dora graduated from Antwerp High School, Antwerp, Ohio. On October 8, 1938, she was united in marriage to Cloyce Bercaw and…