JONAS SCHWARTZ

JONAS SCHWARTZ  Jonas M. Schwartz, 77, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away at…

Paulding pulls comeback to defeat Ottoville

PAULDING - Ottoville's Big Green made the trip to the Jungle to face off against the Lady Panthers. Paulding was coming in with a six-game winning streak that looked to be in jeopardy after the first set, where Paulding's only lead was after the first point. Ottoville went on to dominate the set and win 18-25.

One dead, one seriously injured in fatal crash outside Sherwood

DEFIANCE - The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025. The crash happened at the intersection of State Route 18 and The Bend Road in Defiance County.

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.

DOYLE JOHNSON

DOYLE JOHNSON 5/21/1934 – 10/1/2025  Doyle A. Johnson, age 91, of Paulding,…