October 2025
Embracing the glorious goldenrod
Here we go again. That glorious, beautiful native plant – goldenrod – is being maligned in ways it does not deserve. It has endured decades, perhaps centuries, of being blamed for the sneezes and wheezes of those who have seasonal allergies.
Author Naomi Chapman to visit Defiance Public Library
DEFIANCE - Author and photographer Naomi Chapman will visit Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., on Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon to share stories of her adventures photographing abandoned and historic places. Chapman is a YouTube content creator who enjoys exploring anything, including cemeteries, abandoned locations, and museums. She will also discuss the process of publishing her books, which include Abandoned Pennsylvania, Abandoned Detroit, and The Alley, among others. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. This book talk is open to all adults; no registration is required. For more information, contact the library at 419-782-1456.
Still Cycling Strong: Renate Lichti’s Active Life at 87
At 87, soon to be 88 years old, Renate Lichti has no plans to put the brakes on an exercise routine she has made a priority in her life since retiring - cycling.
DOYLE JOHNSON
DOYLE JOHNSON 5/21/1934 – 10/1/2025 Doyle A. Johnson, age 91, of Paulding, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH. Doyle was born in…
DR. DAVID HUGHES, DC
DR. DAVID HUGHES, DC11/10/1939 – 9/27/2025 Dr. David Roy Hughes, DC, of Paulding went on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at…
RONALD ETZLER
RONALD ETZLER 9/15/1940 – 9/30/2025 PAYNE, OH: Ronald D. “Ron” Etzler, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2025 at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center in Paulding, OH. Ron…
Farm Economy Suffering
Farmers are in a tough spot. Fertilizer prices are spiking, and crop prices are not high enough to cover the costs. The bright spots are on the livestock and dairy side, with much higher prices and profits. For grain farmers; with a late drought, yields and prices are not high enough to make much money.
Three injured in Jackson Township Crash
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jackson Township on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The collision occurred at the intersection of ST RT 637 and Road 138,
Krazy Krafters annual sale
It was a beautiful weekend to go to a craft sale. The village of Antwerp made a fantastic location for Krazy Krafters' fifth annual sale.