Shannon Villena Named Hicksville Rotary Citizen of the Year
The Hicksville Rotary Club has a long-standing tradition of honoring an individual who has made a difference in the local
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From First Grade to 90: A Friendship That Has Stood the Test of Time
In the fall of 1942, two small boys met in the first grade at Antwerp School. On Saturday, July 18,
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Ohio’s First Solar‑Powered Jail Takes Shape in Paulding County
PAULDING — A new landmark in Ohio’s clean‑energy progress is rising beside the Paulding County Jail, where steel racking now
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Military History in Paulding County
By: Mark Holtsberry Michael Leo Sullivan was born November 30, 1889, in Payne, Ohio, the son of John Sullivan, born
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Almost every thing we do anymore is caught on film or video. Birthday
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Mary’s Lamb
This is one of the most compelling stories I have ever read. It is the kind that you find on
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THE BLESSINGS OF GENEROSITY
As a new Christian, the first scripture I learned was Luke 6:36-38 (NIV): Be merciful, just as your Father is
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ServiceMaster by McCann Returns as Silver Sponsor for 2026 Defiance Area Foundation Gala
The Defiance Area Foundation is pleased to recognize ServiceMaster by McCann as a returning Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Gala, Bow Ties
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The Left Turn
By: Ron Burt We are currently in the middle of the two biggest and exciting weeks of racing of the
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Paulding County Carnegie Library Hosts Teen Author Jenna Kipfer Book Signing
The Paulding County Carnegie Library will host a special meet-and-greet with teen author Jenna Kipfer on Thursday, July 30, from
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Thomas Frederick Trauterman
ANTWERP, OH: Thomas Frederick Trauterman, 88, of Antwerp, passed away July 23, 2026 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Tom was born
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East Allen County Schools’ Bids Farewell to Dedicated Educator & School Board Member
After decades of unwavering commitment to education and service, the East Allen County School Board is bidding a heartfelt farewell
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Tinora Football Receives $1,000 Grant for New Training Equipment
Congratulations to Tinora High School Football for receiving a $1,000 grant from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant will
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