Defiance, OH – November 2023 – The Defiance County Courthouse has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Through November 12, county buildings and landmarks across the country will be illuminated…
In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Great War, later known as World War I, officially came to an end. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as “Armistice Day,” which is now what we call Veterans Day. Today, we honor the men and women…
Grover Hill School Veterans Day program will take place at 10:00am in the Gym on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Lunch will be provided for Veterans and spouses.
Oakwood Elementary School is planning a Veteran’s Day Parade for all area veterans on Thursday, November 11th from 10:15-10:35 in front of the school. Mackenzie Leatherman is shown placing a flag in front of the school for last year’s parade. We encourage veterans young and old to come and drive through our patriotic parade and…
