Structure Fire at 241 Ruth Ann Drive, Defiance Ohio 43512
On January 13th, 2026, the Defiance Fire and Rescue Division was dispatched to 241 Ruth Ann Drive for a reported
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Cooper Farms Grant Awarded to the Paulding Band
This past fall, the Cooper Family Foundation awarded a generous $4,000 grant to the Paulding Band Program. Thanks to this
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NOCAC Receives $4,962 Grant to Support Rent Ready Program
Congratulations to Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission for receiving a $4,962 grant during the Defiance Area Foundation’s (DAF) fall 2025 grant
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Donation Supports Much-Needed Bleacher Upgrades at Paulding High School
Dianne Cooper presented a monetary donation towards the replacement cost of the bleachers in the Paulding High School gymnasium. The
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Repurpose a Christmas Tree for Wildlife Habitat
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be
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Off Stage Productions to Hold Auditions for Spring Comedy
Off Stage Productions, Inc will be holding auditions January 20th & 21st (Tuesday and Wednesday) for “Insane with Power” by
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Paulding Panthers Compete in Local Wrestling Invitationals
Several members of the boys varsity wrestling team participated in the Defiance Border Wars tournament. The top performer for the
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Carnahan Praises Effort as Girls Wrestlers Compete at Tinora Invitational
“I am extremely proud of the way they all competed until the very last whistle. Keep up the great work
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National Program Shares with Kids the Importance of Trees and Forests
Ohio is celebrating an important milestone when it comes to teaching kids across the state about the importance of leaning
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Fort Defiance Humane Society Awarded $4,949 Grant for Surgery Equipment
Congratulations to Fort Defiance Humane Society for receiving $4,949 for surgery equipment for in-house and public clinics. This grant was given
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Lady Raiders Top Warriors in Holiday Match UP
Wayne Trace used a strong opening quarter and a balanced scoring effort to earn a 43–35 girls basketball victory over
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Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Kyzer Realty
The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kyzer Realty as a new Chamber member and newest addition
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Two Local Basketball Players Hit 1,000 Milestones: McMichael 1,000 Career Point; Moore 1,000 Career Rebounds
Antwerp Senior Zaine McMichael was not afraid of scoring in Tuesday night’s match (December 30, 2025) as he achieved his
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