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ColumnsPennies for Your Thoughts
June 22, 2025 News Submissions

A Fraud Story

Penny For Your Thoughts by: Nancy Whitaker Scammers and fraudsters are on the rise all over. Someone is always trying to get into our

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Columns
June 22, 2025 News Submissions

Where Did The Catholics Go?

Again something jogged my memory in the West Bend News. The article about a church being raised. I’m not privy

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CommunityEntertainment
June 22, 2025 News Submissions

‘Art in the Park’ Returns to the Fort Grounds June 29

The Friends of Defiance Public Library (DPL) will host the 43rd annual ‘Art in the Park’ event on June 29

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ChurchesColumns
June 22, 2025 News Submissions

THE LIVING STONE

The other day, I was walking past the rubble that was once the House of Love Ministries, and I picked

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Columns
June 21, 2025 News Submissions

A Pepperoni Kind of Poem

Dotting My Teas By: Marlene Oxender Poems. Ask the person closest to you if they’re fond of poetry, and you

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ColumnsSports
June 21, 2025 News Submissions

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt “Superman” Jonathan Davenport won the $100,000.00 annual Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway Saturday, June 7th. Davenport

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Community
June 20, 2025 badmin

Magician-Comedian Jim Barron to Perform at Antwerp Library

Prepare for an evening of laughter and amazement as magician and comedian Jim Barron brings his one-of-a-kind show to the

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BusinessCommunityHistory
June 20, 2025 News Submissions

Next After-Hours To Visit Three Historic Buildings

Learn more about the Paulding Downtown Historic District by touring three business buildings at a free Progressive After-Hours on Tuesday,

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BusinessCommunityEntertainment
June 19, 2025 News Submissions

Baker-Shindler Company Announced as Gold Sponsor for DAF Gala

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) has proudly announced Baker-Shindler Company as a Gold Sponsor for its inaugural Gala, which will

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CommunityEntertainment
June 19, 2025 News Submissions

Van Wert Civic Theatre Celebrates 2024-25 Season with Annual Awards Banquet

The Van Wert Civic Theatre launched its 2025–2026 season by honoring the outstanding work of its performers, directors, designers, and

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CommunityNot For ProfitSports
June 18, 2025 News Submissions

Defiance Softball Association Awarded Grant for Field Improvements

The Defiance Softball Association has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Hanna Family Fund under the Defiance Area Foundation

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CommunitySchool
June 18, 2025 badmin

Vantage Students Complete Home Construction Project, Auction Set for June 21

A newly constructed home at 301 East Second Street, Van Wert, is set to go to public auction on Saturday,

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ChurchesCommunity
June 18, 2025 News Submissions

Rose Hill Church of God Hosts Weeklong Vacation Bible School

Rose Hill Church of God is opening its doors at the end of June for its annual Vacation Bible School

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