Tag: Defiance

New Park shelter at Defiance’s Holgate Park

The City of Defiance through their Parks Department is revamping Holgate Park right now. Oskey Construction is working hard to finish the new shelter that is being put where the previous shelter was located. New playground equipment is also being put in soon. Matt Oskey said the City Parks Director, Rob Cereghin, saved money by…

Motorcycle Crash Injuries Two

Defiance – The Defiance Post of the State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle injury crash that occurred on July 12, 2018 at approximately 10:43 pm on Powers Road, west of Canal Road, in Defiance County. A 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, being operated by Shawn Theis, age 41, of Cecil, Ohio, was traveling south…

Ruby Owens

Ruby Owens, 80, of Oakwood, entered the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family at home on Friday July 6, 2018.  We rejoice knowing that her eternity is in Heaven. She is celebrating on the streets of gold in a joyous reunion with loved one’s shouting, dancing and praising Jesus, how…

Phyllis R. Beamer,

PAULDING: Phyllis R. Beamer, age 92 died Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born May 12, 1926 in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl W. and Ruby A. (McDonald) Weaver. On April 21, 1946 she married Donald R. Beamer, who preceded her in death on December 8, 2013.…

Three Defiance Juveniles Injured In Crash

Defiance – Troopers from the Defiance Post are currently investigating a one vehicle serious injury crash which occurred on Adams Ridge Road south of Allen Road in Adams Township, Defiance County at 1:58 PM today. Involved in the crash was a 16 year old female from Defiance, whom was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with…

ODOT winter operations update

The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties from November to the present. This report is issued periodically during the winter months and as necessary following snow and ice events. The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 includes the counties of Allen,…

March for Life

The Defiance County Courthouse will be the starting point for the annual march for life sponsored by Mother Teresa Respect for Life, January 22, starting at noon to unite in prayer and walking for the voices of the unborn who cannot speak up for themselves. The days activities begin with Mass at St Marys Catholic…

ODOT winter operations update Information current as of 1/5/18

The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert. DEFIANCE  The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. To receive information regarding winter operations in other counties, please go to  https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/subscriber/…

Highway Patrol Investigating a Fatal Crash

Edgerton – The Defiance Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash which occurred on January 2, 2018, at approximately 3:39 pm on County Road D.50, west of County Road 7, approximately two miles northeast of the Village of Edgerton, in St. Joseph Township. A 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer being driven…

ANTWERP ARCHER 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL FINISH 5-3

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, The Antwerp Archer 6th grade boys basketball team competed in their end of season league tournament at the Defiance YMCA with 16 teams. The boys finished the regular season with a 5-3 record, making them the 8th seed in the tourney. They opened against 9th seeded Napoleon and came away…