Panchos Celebrates opening new Restaurant in Payne

Early morning on June 28 the grand opening celebration of Panchos Restaurant took place in Payne, Ohio. The owners Masi & Maria ran the former Blueberry Pancake House down the street.   They have moved north in the old Club49 building they purchased earlier this year and performed many new improvements and renovations.  Stop in…

First Annual Rally 4 Recovery Event in Van Wert

According to mortality reports from the Ohio Department of Health, drug overdoses killed more Ohioans in 2020 than in at least 14 years. The COVID-19 Pandemic led to a spike in substance abuse, and now more than ever, local communities should be aware of recovery resources and services.  Families of Addicts Van Wert will present…

Troubling tick season expected

Cicadas may be getting a lot of hype these days for their cameo appearance, but one of the state’s year-round regulars can cause a whole lot more problems.   Less exotic looking than cicadas and far smaller, ticks are easy to miss—that is, until they bite. With steadily increasing reports of illnesses from ticks biting…

James Allen Potter

DEFIANCE: James Allen Potter age 61 died Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born February 26, 1960 in Paulding, son of the late John and Freda (Hillman) Potter. On December 8, 2004 he married Mary Hageman who survives. He was employed as mix operator by GM Powertrain, Defiance for 33 years retiring January 1, 2018.…

Lions lead way in NE-8 softball selections

The NE-8 all-league softball selections were released recently with several local players garnering first team honors. Sophomore pitcher Ellie Sauder, senior infielder Ali Davis, sophomore outfielder Joslynn Peters, sophomore designated player Bryiana Haines and senior outfielder Simia Spahiey all picked up all-conference first team awards for Leo. Other players to earn all-league first team honors…

Memorial Grave Marking Service for PATRIOT WILLIAM RICHARDSON

By Caroline Wells Longardner  The Northwest Territory Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution from Bryan, Ohio, and the Anthony Halberstadt Chapter from Ft. Wayne, Ind. did jointly celebrate the ceremony honoring William Richardson on 12June2021. The public was invited to this SAR celebration of Patriotic Service. It was supported also by the DAR. …