Alyeh Keeley, an 11th grade student at Hicksville High School, was the guest speaker at the recent Hicksville Kiwanis meeting at Magpies Family Restaurant. Allyeh was last year’s representative at the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference, she was sponsored by the Hicksville Kiwanis Club. They Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is known as HOBY. HOBY was…
Ohio School Boards Association President, Sally Green, recently visited Hicksville Schools, spending the day touring classrooms and learning more about the Hicksville Initiative. Now in its 11th year, the initiative is built on the belief that fostering a strong sense of community, academic excellence, and character development is key to shaping the school’s culture. During…
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…
PAULDING – The Antwerp boys and Paulding girls took team titles in the Paulding Junior High Track Relay Meet held Thursday at the home of the Panthers. The Lady Panthers totaled 82 points to claim the championship with county rival Wayne Trace finishing second at 72 and Fairview placed third at 66. Antwerp (62), Ayersville…
Like swirling leaves in autumn, such has been the last few months with many rumors about the future of a local hospital. Most are not entirely true, but all seem to have some basis in reality. A grim picture was painted, but with hope, at the Community Memorial Hospital meeting that took place with the…
St. Michaels Catholic Church in Hicksville, OH was the recipient of a visit by Allison Stump from the Toledo Diocese Pro-Life Office. Her Fact Filled presentation to the youth group and many adults focused primarily upon the dangers associated with chemically induced abortions, primarily to the unborn baby but also to the mother. Topics also…
Summer Theater Academy for ages 12-18 will be held at the Huber Opera House in June and July and will produce “Legally Blonde, Jr.” Performance Dates are July 16 & 17. Participants will be actively involved with many aspects of stage production including, costuming, set production, and character development as well as on stage performing…
HICKSVILLE, OH: Myron “Butch” James, Jr., 73, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Butch was born April 26, 1948, in Hartford City, Indiana, son of the late Myron Ray and Nilah Jean (Hardwick) James, Sr. He graduated from Joliet High School. He served in…
John William Phillips, 74, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Coventry Meadows in Ft. Wayne. John was born in Hicksville on October 17, 1947, a son of the late Ruth (Gloor) & Robert Phillips. John worked for many years at Dietrich Industries. He was a proud Marine, bravely serving his country in…
The Green Meadows Conference is proud to announce the All-Conference selections and Players of the Year for Football for the 2021 season OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: K.P. Delarber (12) Tinora DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Baeden Hancock (12) Tinora FIRST TEAM: Offensive Ends – Jagger Landers (12) Antwerp; Jackson Bergman (12) Hicksville; Cole Commisso…
Steve Schaefer, age 62, died at his home in Houston, Texas on November 8, 2021. Steve passed away holding the hand of his loving wife of over 20 years, Leslie, and sister-in-law, Shannon, after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Hicksville, Ohio on May 26, 1959, to Patricia McCalla and Jacob…
CCBanks Productions’ cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast invites you all to “Be Our Guest” this November 5, 6, and 7 at the Huber Opera House in Hicksville, Ohio. On Friday and Saturday, the magic begins at 6pm with a celebration dinner that includes prime rib and baked potatoes! Not only will you enjoy…
HICKSVILLE, OH Aleisha Jo Delagrange, age 31, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2021 at home. She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on July 21, 1990, to Edwin and Judy Delagrange (Freeman). Aleisha was homeschooled by her parents and graduated high school in 2008. While growing up, she was active in 4-H, Girl Scouts, and…
