Archbold picked up a 5-0 win over Toledo Emmanuel Christian while Bryan tied Celina and Pettisville fell big to Lake in season-opening boys soccer action on Saturday.

HICKSVILLE — An area man who sustained injury after accidentally discharging his firearm in the parking lot of the county fairgrounds here was treated at a Bryan hospital.

NAPOLEON — The emotions at the “Grand Canyon” were high on Saturday as river rivals Defiance and Napoleon opened their volleyball seasons with the Wildcats picking up a win in ...

COLUMBUS — A Williams County student is among the winners of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) America 250 field trip competition.

NEY — Ney Village Council filled a council seat during its meeting Wednesday.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen Dackin have announced a $7.1 million investment to enhance career-connected learning and ...

ARCHBOLD — This town’s largest manufacturer is laying off a significant number of workers and going with a single shift due to decreased product sales.

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) has announced that $103,500 in sponsorships already has been committed in support of its inaugural gala, which is set for Oct. 4 at 5:30 at ...

Matthew Berry, 26, Napoleon, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of assault, a fourth-degree felony, and the case was bound over to Defiance County Common Pleas Court. His ...

A communications tower in Hicksville will be named for a former Defiance County 911 director who passed away in 2023 while on duty.

The Defiance County Community Improvement Corporation plans to begin a new informal gathering among business leaders this month to prompt interconnectivity.

Promotional Widget for Crescent News Services.DEFIANCE — Robert L. Gill, age 80, of Defiance, died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on October 21, 1944, in ...