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Thank you from Caring & Sharing

As we wrap up another 127 Yard Sale, the epic task would not be complete without a deluge of “thank yous” to various contributors who participated on behalf of the…

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Biochar soil benefits

Biochar is a fine-grained, porous, charcoal-like substance produced by heating organic plant or animal matter (biomass) in a zero- or low-oxygen environment. This chemical decomposition process is called pyrolysis. Unlike…

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Community

DPLS Library Board begins leadership transition

DEFIANCE – At its regular Wednesday meeting, the Defiance Public Library System (DPLS) Board of Trustees approved a transition plan for Library Director Cara Potter to move to a part-time schedule beginning Aug. 10 and authorized a public search for an interim library director to work alongside Potter during the leadership transition.

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County linksters get season underway

The 2026 fall sports season for local high schools got underway last week as the boys golf season teed off for all three area squads.

Opinion

Thank you from Caring & Sharing

As we wrap up another 127 Yard Sale, the epic task would not be complete without a deluge of “thank yous” to various contributors who participated on behalf of the local Caring & Sharing Food…

Lifestyle

Biochar soil benefits

Biochar is a fine-grained, porous, charcoal-like substance produced by heating organic plant or animal matter (biomass) in a zero- or low-oxygen environment. This chemical decomposition process is called pyrolysis. Unlike regular charcoal, which is primarily…