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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.

A few falling snowflakes and cold temperatures last week served as a reminder that much colder weather will be here soon.

A Defiance County woman was seriously injured in a one-car crash Sunday morning east of Hicksville.

Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:18 a.m. Ralph Schlatter farmed for 40 years before he heard the soft, sucking sound of earthworms in wet soil.

Two ordinances related to downtown improvements were approved by Defiance City Council on Tuesday night.

A Defiance, Ohio woman starts her trial with Kings Island at 8 a.m. Thursday morning.

Two years ago Stephanie Lammers first dreamed of holding a multi-state Christian women's conference in Defiance.

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