Crop Update

May has been a cold and wet and many farmers are struggling to get crops planted. Some for the first time. Others are already replanting. Although a week old, May 18th USDA’s crop progress report is probably fairly accurate with the recent rains. Estimates are that only 34% of corn acres are planted in Ohio, with 22% of corn emerged. Emerged acres are probably higher by now. Corn planting progress was behind the 5-year average (48%), but corn emergence was slightly ahead (20%) as of May 18th. For soybeans, 40% of soybean acre were planted and 24% of soybeans emerged.

Royals double up Panthers

HAMLER – Elmwood came into Division V district softball action as the top seed and the Lady Royals showed why on Saturday in a 16-8 victory over Paulding at Patrick Henry High School.

Bulldogs cruise to win over Archers

EDGERTON – The Edgerton Bulldogs scored twice in the first, second and fifth innings to cruise to a 9-1 win over Antwerp in Division VII district quarterfinal baseball action last week.

Pilots end Archer season

NAPOLEON – The top-seeded Ayersville Lady Pilots scored all the runs they would need in the bottom of the first inning and cruised to a 7-0 victory over Antwerp in Division VII district championship softball action at Napoleon Saturday afternoon.

Home Free and the Longest Johns set sail to the Niswonger 

VAN WERT – In a landmark moment for vocal music fans across the globe, all-vocal country sensation Home Free and viral sea shanty powerhouse The Longest Johns are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime co-headline tour called Into The Deep. Blending heartland harmony with maritime melody, this dynamic collaboration brings together two globally beloved groups who have carved out their own unique spaces in the modern music landscape — and now, they’re ready to take the stage together. This extraordinary performance is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Danfoss and Supporting Sponsor Gary Taylor.

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Local athletes advance to state track

FOSTORIA – All three county schools sent athletes to the Division III regional track meet at Fostoria High School last week with several locals advancing to the state meet this coming weekend.

Raider boys, girls finish third at districts

DEFIANCE – The Wayne Trace boys and girls track teams both had good weekends in the Division III district track and field meet at Ayersville High School as each squad posted a third-place finish as a team.

Fatal crash in Defiance County

NOBLE TOWNSHIP, DEFIANCE COUNTY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 26, 2025 at approximately 11:25 A.M, on State Route 15 near Deerfoot Drive in Noble Township, Defiance County.