In 2024, for the first time in almost a century, the United States spent more financing its national debt than it did, as a percentage of GDP, on national defense.

Criticism of President Trump’s bombing campaign against the Iranian regime continues from most Democrats and a few Republicans. There was a time in America — unknown to younger generations — when once ...

Promotional Widget for Crescent News Services. Although state-specific data is unavailable, NFIB Ohio State Director Jared Weiser said, “Optimism among small businesses dipped slightly last month, but ...

Q: Recently I’ve gone through a divorce that I didn’t want. My ex has already moved on and there’s no going back, so I’m starting to look forward myself. How ...

In addition to returning indictments on an alleged vehicular assault upon two Defiance police officers and two other dangerous encounters with authorities (see related story on Page A1), a Defiance ...

Defiance County Genealogical Society The Defiance County Genealogical Society will present “Defiance Legends and Lore” on March 23 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 950 Webster St.

Promotional Widget for Crescent News Services. Sean Zachel, 42, Napoleon, was found guilty of failure to stop after a non-public road accident, a first-degree misdemeanor; and failure to reinstate a ...

Marko Ilic, 45, Flushing, N.Y., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and his case was bound over to Henry County Common Pleas Court. His ...

Justin Reynolds, 34, Ottawa, appeared for sentencing on charges of attempted burglary, a third-degree felony; and OVI, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was given a 30-month prison term with credit for ...

Dylan Hall, 29, Wauseon, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and he was given a personal-recognizance bond. Sentencing was ...

State Patrol March 6, 11:06 a.m., at U.S. 127 and County Road E in Williams County’s Pulaski Township, an eastbound vehicle driven by John Reuille, 54, Fort Wayne, failed to stop at a red light and ...

Baby animal day was held on Thursday. An annual tradition, the event focused on students from pre-K to fourth grade, who learned about animals, how to care for them and about animal products. FFA ...