Holgate News

Paul and Michelle Brink, Defiance, a son, 7 lbs. 6 oz., at 12:40 p.m. Admitted Monday -- Linda Harmon, Defiance.

The Napoleon/Henry County Visitors' Bureau rib fest will hit the streets of downtown Napoleon Friday, June 20, from 5:30-10:30 p.m. A total of 14 local non-profit agencies will smoke ribs for the thousands of ...

When Friday evening's severe thunderstorms rolled through northwest Ohio, thousands were left in the dark as utility poles and electrical lines were downed.

Defiance Dismissed Sunday " Joe Silva, Defiance. Amanda Brown and daughter, Hicksville.

“We have always played basketball. Since we were young, our dad played with us all the time”

Twins Elizabeth and Rebecca Giesige haven't been separated by much during their first 18 years. via Crescent-News.com

LEXINGTON -- Dean L. Groll, 77, of Chapman Court, died Thursday , May 15, 2008, at home after a long illness. via News Journal

The Patrick Henry Patriots and the Holgate Tigers were scheduled to meet for the second time in two days in a Division IV sectional battle today at Ayersville High School. via Crescent-News.com

“A person who doesn't mind putting time into making sure things are completely accurate, and someone who is willing to take interest in the school district and community - to me personally that's very important”

School board to hire new fiscal officer following resignation By KRISTIN REICHARDT Assistant Managing Editor Waynesfield-Goshen Schools Board of Education members are faced with hiring a treasurer prior to ... via Wapakoneta Daily News

“I think they put too many colors together”

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schmidt of Hicksville are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary today. via Crescent-News.com

Tim and Amber Dumire, Napoleon, a daughter, 8 lbs., at 6:05 a.m. Admitted Sunday -- Roberta Philpot, Defiance. via Crescent-News.com

“Chief is a locally owned business, and we want to work together with other locally owned businesses”

Joan Dye Gussow, a former professor of nutrition and education at Columbia University, challenged people in northwest Ohio on April 11 to eat locally at least once a week. via Crescent-News.com

“Even though I was the assistant chief, being responsible for the department is a lot of weight on my shoulders and stress. I know the good comes with the bad sometimes. But I'm sure things are going to go well and I'm excited about it.”

Defiance has a new police chief following testing last weekend. Tim Tobias was promoted from assistant chief to chief this week after he scored higher than two other candidates on Saturday, according to city ... via Crescent-News.com

HILLSBORO- Carolyn J. Kruse, 69, of Hillsboro, died Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Highland District Hospital. via Coshocton Tribune

Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: Campus Friday 6:17 a.m. Eric Allen Pack, 24, of Bowling Green, was arrested for domestic violence and assault. via BG News

“Nothing is guaranteed to you just because you live in the USA. Educate yourself to understand what people in world markets want.”

The superintendent of Holgate Local Schools will step down at the end of the school year, retiring after 36 years in the education field. via Crescent-News.com

A Henry County man who served more than 14 years in prison on 19 sex-related offenses says requirements that he provide public notification of his whereabouts are unconstitutional. via Crescent-News.com

“Women were not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. "With me being an executive of the company, Jane had her own garden boys, houseboys and yard boys”

A distinguished career that has taken Defiance Clinic's Dr. Larry Fout from the small town of Holgate to a life of worldwide adventure and travel will slow down somewhat when he retires on Tuesday. via Crescent-News.com

“There does come a point when manual calculations are too slow and the loss of time is counterproductive”

An important anniversary is being observed this year, the invention of Texas Instruments' hand-held electronic calculator. via Crescent-News.com

Marjorie Ann Cullen, 77, of Sandusky, died Friday afternoon in Stein Hospice Care Center following a brief illness. via News-Messenger

“We have prevailed on every grievance filed against us that has gone all the way through arbitration.”

A Crescent-News survey of 17 area school districts reveals a wide variation in legal expenses incurred over the last five years. via Crescent-News.com