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Free swimming a splashing success
about 10 hours ago
Free swimming made available at Defiance's Kingsbury pool on Mondays has exceeded all expectations. The freebies began on June 8, and have been sponsored by the Defiance Eagles,...  Read Story.
Finally, some optimism for auto market
about 10 hours ago
DETROIT (AP) -- After a yearlong free fall in the American car market, the decline of sales slowed in June, offering hope to automakers that the bottom has been reached and more shoppers may slowly start returning...  Read Story.
Oh, gee, it's algae
about 10 hours ago
Area ponds and lakes are traditionally popular destinations for fishermen, boaters and swimmers during the summer months. But these bodies of water are potential breeding grounds for algae...  Read Story.
Relays for Life surpass $700,000
about 10 hours ago
Outstanding community support and mostly good weather contributed to record crowds at some of the seven Relay For Life events held in June in northwest Ohio. While the area's...  Read Story.
Slot machine issue and cuts are major sticking points for officials
about 10 hours ago
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio House moved another interim measure Wednesday that would enable lawmakers and Gov. Ted Strickland to continue budget negotiations...  Read Story.
Defiance libraries may lose hours or close buildings if reductions stay
about 10 hours ago
DEFIANCE -- The Defiance public library system could cut its hours of operation or close library buildings if the state legislature moves forward with proposed cuts to public library...  Read Story.
Main Street gets paved with progress
about 10 hours ago
An impressive amount of progress has been made in Defiance on the Main Street program said Jeff Siegler, director of revitalization for Heritage Ohio and its Main Street...  Read Story.
NY-Ohio pot smuggling ring broken up
about 10 hours ago
MALONE, N.Y. (AP) -- Eight arrests have broken up a drug ring linked to Russian organized crime that smuggled as much as $27 million worth of marijuana through New York's St. Regis Mohawk Reservation to the Cleveland...  Read Story.
Repairman fatally shocked at Fort Wayne bakery
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FORT WAYNE (AP) -- Authorities say a worker died after he suffered an electrical shock while repairing a machine at a Fort Wayne bakery plant. The Allen County coroner's office ruled that the death of...  Read Story.
Intercepted letter 7/2/09 paid 
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Sponsors "Free Pool Mondays" Dear sponsoring clubs, Your donations are both generous and timely in these economic times. The best part is that you have put many smiles on the faces of local kids. Yours truly, Anthony Wayne...  Read Story.
World briefs 7/2/09 paid 
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SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea test-fired three short-range missiles Thursday, South Korea's Defense Ministry said, a move that aggravates already high tensions following Pyongyang's recent nuclear test and UN sanctions imposed as punishment. Two...  Read Story.
Base breaks ground for surveillance project paid 
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DAYTON (AP) -- Ground has been broken for an Air Force research unit that will develop electronic surveillance networks to link sensor devices on the ground, in the air and in space. Officials at...  Read Story.
Cleveland Clinic raising pay paid 
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CLEVELAND (AP) -- While other employers are cutting pay, the Cleveland Clinic has announced it will give raises averaging 3 percent to about 35,000 full- and part-time employees. The hospital system says it's able to boost...  Read Story.
Court to hear satellite TV tax appeal paid 
about 10 hours ago
COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to hear a satellite TV company's appeal of a state sales tax imposed on the industry in 2003. Without comment, the high court took the case filed by DirecTV...  Read Story.
GM urges quick approval of sale plan paid 
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Facing a July 10 government funding cutoff, General Motors Corp. is calling for quick approval of its bid to sell its "good" parts into a new company and emerge from bankruptcy protection. A...  Read Story.
National briefs 7/2/09 paid 
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NEW YORK The Food and Drug Administration will require two smoking-cessation drugs, Chantix and Zyban, to carry the agency's strongest safety warning over side effects including depression and suicidal thoughts. The new requirement, called a "Black...  Read Story.
Top-selling vehicles in the US in June With paid 
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Automakers released June U.S. sales figures Wednesday. These were the top-selling vehicles, as well as the total number sold and the percent change in sales from June...  Read Story.
Health insurance at a glance paid 
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ATLANTA (AP) -- The percentage of Americans with private health insurance has hit its lowest mark in 50 years, according to two new government reports. About 65 percent of non-elderly Americans had private insurance in 2008, down from 67 percent the year...  Read Story.
Key Senate Dems trim cost of health care bill paid 
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Determined to advance President Barack Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a...  Read Story.
Donation paid 
about 10 hours ago
The Defiance Area Foundation has given a total of $2,275 to Defiance Area Society for the Handicapped (DASH) and Historic Homes of Defiance. The funds will be used for wheelchairs for DASH and office equipment for Historic Homes of Defiance. Discussing...  Read Story.
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