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In 1860, America was divided

By VAN YANDELLWithout waiting for Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4, 1861, seven southern states seceded from the union of the United States of America. South Carolina was the first…

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Sheriff's Report for week ending 10/31/26

Sunday, Oct. 259:54 a.m. A traffic stop was made at ST RT 49 and Rd. 72 in Haviland10:02 a.m. A dog complaint was reported on E. Jackson St. in Grover Hill12:24 p.m. A dog complaint was reported on ST RT 613 in Oakwood1:24 a.m. A dog complaint was reported on Rd. 206 in Antwerp2:22 p.m.…

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Defiance Post announces Trooper of the Year

information submittedDEFIANCE – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Chase D. Black has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year at the Defiance Post. The selection of Trooper Black, 32, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2026 at the Defiance Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Defiance Post, chose Trooper Black based on…

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Yellow Jackets sweep weekend at MVNU with win over Cougars

Defiance College Freshman Amari Addy (#1) takes the shot over Luke Denbow (#3) as teammate Carder Orr (#24) looks on. photo submitted information submittedMOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Defiance Yellow Jackets improved to 3-0 on the young men’s basketball season with an 86-81 win over the Mount Vernon Nazarene Cougars at Ariel Arena.For the second…

Opinion

Lifestyle

In 1860, America was divided

By VAN YANDELLWithout waiting for Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4, 1861, seven southern states seceded from the union of the United States of America. South Carolina was the first state to secede and was…