Hicksville, OH — Vancrest Health Care Centers has officially opened its newest senior living facility in Hicksville, Ohio, marking a major milestone in healthcare and community development for Defiance County. The brand-new 64,000-square-foot facility, located at 601 Defiance Avenue , replaces the former Hickory Creek nursing home and offers a full continuum of care—including skilled nursing, assisted living, a specialized ventilator unit, and short-term rehabilitation servic

One of the largest food service companies on the planet is expanding in Hicksville. Here's the official announcement: "Hicksville, Ohio – April 2, 2024 Nemco Food Equipment Announces 40,000 Square Foot Expansion to Hicksville Manufacturing Facility Nemco, a leading innovator in food preparation and warming equipment for the foodservice industry, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Hicksville, Ohio. The expansion, encompassin

(By Executive Director - Erika Willitzer) Age is just a number! This age-old saying holds true for the young minds of today. Often,...

Defiance County is like a blank canvas for artists with hundreds of stories waiting to be told. Some of those stories are being told with...

Lessons Learned from One Encounter with Rev. Jesse Jackson (By Erika Willitzer – Executive Director of Defiance County Economic...

HICKSVILLE, OH — EnviroKure, a leading innovator in sustainable agriculture, has officially opened its new production facility in Hicksville, Ohio, marking a major milestone for Defiance County and the future of regenerative farming. The 40,000-square-foot plant, located on a 10-acre site near the Hillandale egg-laying operation, represents a $22 million investment over five years. This flagship facility will produce EnviroKure’s patented liquid biostimulants derived from chi

Impact-driven organization to prepare minority-led businesses for growth within Ohio with assistance from JobsOhio. (From JobsOhio...

(LAKEWOOD, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that more than 900 additional schools will receive state funding support for...

(News Release - From GM) GM Investing $918 Million in Four U.S. Facilities for V-8 Engine Production, EV Components GM is committed to providing jobs that support families and communities across the United States with tens of billions invested in its U.S. manufacturing facilities since 2013 FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today plans to invest $918 million in four U.S. manufacturing sites, including $854 million to prepare these facilities to produce

Defiance County Economic Development Launches Four Flags of Freedom Campaign To Honor & Raise Funds For Local Veterans DEFIANCE COUNTY,...

While there are stars on stage, it is the community members that really shine when you look at the Huber Opera House & Civic Center The...

One thing I learned over the years is that one of the keys to organizational success is surrounding yourself with intellect, experience,...

New Multi-Million Dollar Fertilizer Plant Coming to Northwest Ohio A global leader in the production of specialty chemical solutions has...

On January 19, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $100,000 to assist APackaging Group...

Executive Director Lists Out Accomplishments 2021 has been a crazy year and that’s a good thing. This was my first full year at Defiance...

Mark Center, OH  — Candela Renewables announces its $11.5 million investment in the Candela-Mark Center Renewable Project—an ambitious solar energy initiative that will not only generate clean power but also deliver direct financial benefits to the local community. As part of the project agreement, Candela will contribute $300,000 to Fairview School District to support a solar energy pilot program , giving students hands-on learning opportunities in renewable energy and STEM

Starting a new business tends to begin with innovation. This could look like a new idea or concept or a creative twist on a something...

Napoleon, Defiance & Western Railway (NDW) is heading down a track of success not only for itself but for businesses throughout northwest...

The Defiance City Splash Park is an amazing example of what’s called “creative placemaking.” Projects like this, citizen-driven and...

The Village of Hicksville was named after a savvy businessman. Village officials are tapping into that legacy to offer innovative...