The investigation began after Columbus City Schools self-reported anomalies with spring testing results at Independence and Walnut Ridge high schools.

At the end of the month, Erika Willitzer, executive director of the Defiance County Community Improvement Corporation, which is based in Defiance and receives funding from both local governments and the business community, intends to step down. She has promised to stay a little while longer, though, in order to help with the adjustment.  Willitzer …

Northeast Ohio's heat wave closed several schools lacking air conditioning, including two in Independence on Wednesday, spotlighting challenges in older buildings.

A whistleblower claims USPS is trying to build a system that would normally take a year or more in only three months, sometimes in defiance of the judge's orders.

The Defiance County Drug Free Coalition held its third annual Defiance County Overdose Awareness Day at Defiance College last week. Over 100 community members gathered in the Smart Center to mourn those who have died from overdose and to learn about services for recovery and prevention.  According to a media release from the Coalition, one …

The 16-year-old pedestrian was treated and released after the Monday morning crash on East High Street, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Portia Graziani from Defiance, OH grew up listening to 98.9 The Bear and says she wouldn’t survive the day without it. This single mom of two rocks out to Slipknot, Dayseeker, In This Moment, Blink-182 and more, and even collects yard gnomes. Congrats, Portia – you’re today's Listener of the Day!

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred on Thursday August 28, 2026, at approximately 12:41P.M. The crash was located on SR 15 near milepost 20 in Highland Township, Defiance County. Judith Knowles, age 74, of Continental, Ohio, was northbound on SR 15. Knowles was driving …

Judith Knowles, 74, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers.

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