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03/29/2025

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03/29/2025

The following is a capsule preview of area boys track teams that returned information to The Crescent-News sports department:

03/29/2025

With a two-time state qualifier to go along with two regional qualifiers in field events in 2024, one on each of the boys and girls sides, Defiance boys and girls track is ready to push even further in 2025.

With a two-time state qualifier to go along with two regional qualifiers in field events in 2024, one on each of the boys and girls sides, Defiance boys and girls

03/29/2025

The following is a capsule preview of area girls track teams that returned information to The Crescent-News sports department:

03/29/2025

Tinora got off to a winning start as one of the few area baseball games played on day one of the season on Friday, holding visiting Delta to one hit in a 10-0 six-inning run-rule victory.

Tinora got off to a winning start as one of the few area baseball games played on day one of the season on Friday, holding visiting Delta to one hit

03/29/2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut strings attached to their federal education money, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that now appears within reach as President Donald …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut strings attached to their federal education money, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that

03/28/2025

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03/28/2025

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill Friday ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education.

03/28/2025

Check out what's coming up at the Stroede!
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03/28/2025

Defiance's next "Town & Gown" presentation Thursday at the Stroede Center for the Arts will focus on cemeteries, and a new date has been scheduled for a postponed event in the same series.

Defiance's next "Town & Gown" presentation Thursday at the Stroede Center for the Arts will focus on cemeteries, and a new date has been scheduled for a postponed event in

03/28/2025

An immigration forum organized by a local political party was held Thursday evening in Defiance with comments from four panelists voicing concerns about President Donald Trump's related policy moves.

03/28/2025

When President Donald Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, it brought positive recognition to veterans such as Posey twins of Defiance.

03/28/2025

For the third time in the last four seasons, a Defiance boys basketball player has earned all-Ohio recognition as senior forward Kahlil Ligon garnered Division III all-state honors as part of the OPSMA's all-Ohio honorees on Thursday.

For the third time in the last four seasons, a Defiance boys basketball player has earned all-Ohio recognition as senior forward Kahlil Ligon garnered Division III all-state honors as part

03/28/2025

s far as area stars go, there aren't many that shine brighter than Bryan softball two-way junior phenom Thea Staten. And in the Golden Bears' season-opening 5-3 win over Ayersville on Thursday, she showed why.

BRYAN — As far as area stars go, there aren't many that shine brighter than Bryan softball two-way junior phenom Thea Staten. And in the Golden Bears' season-opening 5-3 win

03/28/2025

Fairview pitcher Edreanne Peck struck out 10 in a complete-game gem as the Apaches nabbed their first win of the season with a 5-1 home win over Montpelier.

SHERWOOD — Fairview pitcher Edreanne Peck struck out 10 in a complete-game gem as the Apaches nabbed their first win of the season with a 5-1 home win over Montpelier.

03/28/2025

Defiance got off to a fast start with five first-inning runs and nine in the first three frames as the Bulldog bats powered the hosts to their second straight win in as many tries, taking down visiting Archbold 10-4 on Thursday evening.

Defiance got off to a fast start with five first-inning runs and nine in the first three frames as the Bulldog bats powered the hosts to their second straight win

03/27/2025

SPRING SALE! Select carpet styles on sale and Graber custom blinds 20% off!
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03/27/2025

ARCHBOLD — The teachers union which represents educators at Four County Joint Vocational School near here has returned a "no confidence" vote against the school's superintendent, Jeff Slattery.