News
Defiance County Grand Jury for 10/7/25
Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney, Morris J. Murray, has released the following information regarding recent Indictments returned by the Defiance County Grand Jury on October 7, 2025. Among those indicted was 18-year-old Harold Johnson Jr., of Hicksville, for multiple sex offenses.
Community
Paulding resident is Ohio State Lima Homecoming Royalty
Ohio State Lima’s 2025 Homecoming Royalty was crowned for Homecoming Weekend – Sophia Walker and Jacob Lipps. Lipps is a Paulding County resident and a graduate of Defiance High School. He is the son of Katie Jackson and Nathan Lipps, and is majoring in Finance.
Special Sections
Sports
Panthers stay unbeaten
EDGERTON – Paulding stayed atop the Green Meadows Conference football standings Friday night as the Panthers jumped in front quickly and then held on for a 35-28 victory at Edgerton.
Lifestyle
What distinguishes home care from hospice care
Hospitals are in the business of treating patients and helping them overcome injuries and illnesses. In many instances, hospitals offer unparalleled care. However, hospitals are not always without risk, and sometimes are not the most comfortable places for their patients, particularly those recovering from injuries or facing end of life.