Defiance News

Through a barren garden center, down racks of CDs and DVDs, along aisles of clearance grills and charcoal and up rows of holiday wreaths and bows, hundreds of eager autograph-seekers snaked through the shelving inside the Meijer superstore at 10301 Maysville Road on Thursday, waiting for a 15-second shot to meet 2008 vice presidential candidate ...

Knowing that Alana Shock comes from Defiance, Ohio, makes me think that gamey-naming novelist Thomas Pynchon might be more of a realist than I'd thought possible.

Defiance High School season ticket holders from last season should have received information regarding purchasing tickets for the 2009-10 boys basketball season.

General Motors Co. is expected to announce today that it will begin repaying its debt to the United States next month, years earlier than required.

Seems odd that our City leaders continue to threaten to sue the City of Defiance! Are these the men and women voted into office by the citizens of Defiance, are they have sworn serve Defiance the best way for the city? If the insurance was that important then way did Mr.

Richard Huhn drove his unclea s flashy 1929 Buick when he was just 12. Years later, assigned to the Army motor pool in Second World War, he chauffeured officers in France, Belgium and Germany.

Nearly a century after his death, a Civil War veteran with descendants in the area has a new memorial stone at Sherwood Cemetery.

Oregon Fire Chief Bill Wilkins submitted his resignation to Mayor Marge Brown, The Press has learned.

Giving up car keys means narrower world for elderly Submitted by SHNS on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 14:12 The soft-spoken Ohioan misses being at the wheel, "but there's nothing I can do about it," he said.

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Some Defiance County poll workers reported good turnouts this morning during the early hours of voting.

A Defiance County man died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on the south side of Defiance, according to the city police department.

A 911 levy renewal is the only issue upon which all Defiance County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, but there will be plenty to decide throughout the 38 precincts.

Defiance's assistant fire chief will take over the top spot in his department -- at least for now -- following Chief Mark Marentette's resignation.

A Fulton County man is facing several charges after allegedly leading police on a motorcycle chase reaching speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour through Defiance on Thursday afternoon.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland are set to open another section of the U.S. 24 Fort to Port highway.

Many Defiance County voters will be casting ballots in different polling stations next Tuesday.

Thanks to the current snake eyes economy, the fifth time might be the charm for casino gambling in Ohio.

An extensive food drive continues by the Defiance Lions Club. A hugely successful collection initially took place for the Ayersville vs.

The holiday tradition continues Saturday, Oct. 31, as the Defiance Lions Club hosts its 64th annual Halloween parade.