Defiance County News

Defiance County Recorder Cecilia Parsons is cautioning residents to deal with an Illinois company at their own peril.

Memorial Hospital of Union County's president and CEO has been selected to serve on board of trustees of the Ohio Hospital Association.

The late-arriving spring planting season, cool summer and wet fall have left area farmers with rows of damp corn waiting to be harvested.

Neighbor helping neighbor isn't a thing of the past when communities decide to "Live United," United Ways' campaign theme this year.

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

"How many people here thought U.S. 24 would never be built?" Ohio Department of Transportation director Gordon Proctor asked 42 months ago at the symbolic dirt-turning ceremony held at Defiance County's ODOT garage off Baltimore Road.

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.

Defiance County voters will be asked to approve something of a rarity on Nov. 3 -- a tax cut.

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

A very long line of hopeful people was waiting patiently for an H1N1 flu shot this morning in pouring rain at the Defiance Eagles Aerie 372.

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.

Flu and respiratory viruses are widespread in Defiance and Henry counties, while Paulding County seems relatively untouched.

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

A "tremendous response" from people getting their seasonal flu shots has left the Defiance County Health Department with no vaccine for children ages 3-18 and with a limited supply for adults.

Recent proposed cuts announced Sept. 24 by the Defiance County library system's board of trustees have stirred up a bit of controversy particularly from patrons and those associated with the Sherwood and Hicksville branches.

Ready to make a difference? Make a Difference Day is Oct. 24. The day was created by USA Weekend as a time for individuals to help others in their communities.

Defiance County commissioners discussed a hazardous waste disposal day during their Thursday meeting.