DEFIANCE – Michael V. Partee, 75, of Defiance, died at 10:06 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 at Promedica Defiance Hospital. He was born October 19, 1945 in Defiance County to the late Virgil and Betty (Lang) Partee. Michael is survived by a daughter: Michelle Tallent of Florida; four … [Read more...] about Michael V. Partee, 1945 – 2021
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Putnam County Health Department’s January 20th Clinic
From the Putnam County Health Department Facebook page: The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, January 20th will be held at the Ottawa K of C Hall. This clinic is for THOSE WITH APPOINTMENTS ONLY. Please do not go to the health department for your appointment. By doing so, you may miss your … [Read more...] about Putnam County Health Department’s January 20th Clinic
Vikings Come Back to Take PCL Game Over Lady Pirates
On Saturday Continental got off to a great start in their Putnam County League game against visiting Leipsic but could not maintain the early momentum. Continental opened up the first quarter by outscoring the Vikings by two, 15-13 Pirates after 1. The Vikings came roaring back in the second with … [Read more...] about Vikings Come Back to Take PCL Game Over Lady Pirates
Musketeers 46, Pirates 34
Things cancelled at Fort Jennings High this week, Homecoming dance and Girls Varsity game against Continental. The Boys game against Continental was on and so was the host Musketeers. Fort Jennings opened up the game by putting in the first 5 points. Mitchell Coleman got the Pirates on the board … [Read more...] about Musketeers 46, Pirates 34
Michael L. “Spanky” Greer, 1948 – 2021
OTTAWA-Michael L. “Spanky” Greer, 72, of Ottawa, died at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. He was born April 5, 1948 in Lima to the late Richard D. and Margaret A. (Hash) Greer. On July 26, 1969 he married Dianna K. Steingass, she survives in … [Read more...] about Michael L. “Spanky” Greer, 1948 – 2021
100th Birthday Card Shower!
A Birthday Card Shower is planned for Leah Ries, who will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Leah is the wife of late Rev. R. Wayne Ries, deceased April 14, 2007. Her children include Connie (Ries) Knittle¬-Jones, Robert (Bob) Ries and Nancy Ries, all who reside in Van … [Read more...] about 100th Birthday Card Shower!
Lady Pirates Pick Up Win 4, Etter Rebounds 500, FJ Game Postponed
Schedule Change: Continental vs Fort Jennings Girls Varsity had been postponed from Thursday to Feb 4. On Tuesday Catelyn Etter had a big night as she was the games leading scorer and surpassed a rebounding milestone. The host Pirates took an early lead as they won the first quarter 10-7. A … [Read more...] about Lady Pirates Pick Up Win 4, Etter Rebounds 500, FJ Game Postponed
Betty (Strawser) Geckle Wells, 1928 – 2021
CONTINENTAL - Betty (Strawser) Geckle Wells, 92, passed away at 3:13 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance Ohio. She was born on April 4, 1928 in Paulding County, Ohio to the late Samuel and Rosie (Cotterman) Strawser. On February 15, 1947, she married Clarence … [Read more...] about Betty (Strawser) Geckle Wells, 1928 – 2021
January is School Board Recognition Month
School board members are ordinary people who have an extraordinary dedication to our public schools. It is time we thanked them for their untiring efforts. Too often we forget about the personal sacrifices school board members routinely make. Too often we forget about the important role school … [Read more...] about January is School Board Recognition Month
Miami East Vikings Defeat Future League Rival Riverside Pirates
Saturday saw a pair of future Three Rivers Conference foes battle it out in non league Boys Varsity action as Riverside hosted Miami East. The Vikings started the game out with a 9 point run with Davon Abshire and Nick Prince getting baskets and Wes Enis converting a 3 point play and a basket. The … [Read more...] about Miami East Vikings Defeat Future League Rival Riverside Pirates