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Angie Roehrig Hair Receives Homegrown Grant
"My name is Angie Roehrig. I am the owner of Angie Roehrig Hair at Le Posh Salon, located downtown at 311 Clinton Street. I am grateful...
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Hicksville Splash Pad
An exciting and fun feature is still expected to splash down in Hicksville this year. Ground was broken for the village's splash pad in...
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Consul General of Japan Judges Ribs at Defiance, Ohio Ribfest
In 2022, Mayor Mike McCann became fast friends with Consul General Shindo at an annual Mayor Association Meeting. From there, Mayor...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Stop Complaining & Give Our Youth a Chance to Shine!
By Erika Willitzer (Article Sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance County) I have three daughters, and all had a similar experience when...
Sep 23, 20243 min read


The Defiance City Parks Are Undergoing a Renaissance
In recent years, improvements have been made to various parks such as East Side, Bronson and Kingsbury. Defiance Mayor Mike McCann...
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Tips to Retaining Employees
(By Paige Wesche, Assistant Executive Director of Defiance County Economic Development) Retaining top talent is a crucial challenge that...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Defiance, OH is Named One of the Smart21 Communities of 2024
The City of Defiance has been named one of the Smart21 Communities worldwide in 2024 – the second year the city has been honored with...
Aug 23, 20246 min read


New Housing Recipe
(By Erika Willitzer, Executive Director of Defiance County Economic Development) Over the last two months, I’ve been asked over 100...
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Four Flags of Freedom to Serve as a Beacon of Patriotism
Defiance County Economic Development has been on a mission the last two years to raise enough funds to put up Four Mega American Flags,...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Revitalization Of Historic Defiance Building Expected To Spur Downtown Development
Blog post by: Regional Growth Partnership Northwest Ohio Renovations have begun at an iconic downtown Defiance building, setting the stage for what many believe will spur further development in the Northwest Ohio community. Located at the corner of Clinton and Second streets, the three-story building is situated at the busiest intersection in Defiance. Planning for the renovated historic structure is slated to be a mixed-use development, including a restaurant, office space a
Jul 1, 20242 min read


2024 Summer Manufacturing Camp
The Defiance County Economic Development held their annual Summer Manufacturing Camp for Defiance County middle school students. The camp...
Jul 1, 20241 min read


First of Four Flags of Freedom Goes Up in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, OH - The towering "Four Flags of Freedom" veteran monument in Defiance, Ohio is a striking new landmark that was dedicated in a...
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Arps Dairy Opens New Retail Shoppe
Have a yearning for a refreshing Arps Dairy product or something more? There’s a perfect place in Defiance. Arps Dairy Gift Shoppe has...
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Four Flags of Freedom Ceremony to be held on Flag Day
First of 4 Mega Flags to be Raised to Pay Tribute to Veterans Defiance, OH- Defiance County Economic Development is hosting a special...
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Changing Your Attitude = Changing Your Life
By Erika Willitzer – Executive Director of Defiance County Economic Development. Proudly Sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance County....
May 28, 20242 min read


The Quirky Workforce Trends of 2024…So Far
By Erika Willitzer with Defiance County Economic Development – Column sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance County. The landscape of...
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Vancrest Opens State-of-the-Art Senior Living Facility in Hicksville, Ohio
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
Apr 26, 20241 min read


Defiance County's 2024 Business Of The Year
All photos courtesy of Grube, Inc. “Wings. Beer. Success.” To paraphrase a slogan used several years ago by Buffalo Wild Wings, that sums...
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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