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February 5, 2010

Pictured above is the cover of The Path to America: From Switzerland to Lancaster County, written by longtime Bryan educator and historian Myrna Grove. The book is illustrated with 30 pen and ink drawings by Defiance resident Peg... Read Story.

UT coaches, players are guest speakers

February 5, 2010

UT coaches, players are guest speakers By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com Glen Elarbee, director of football operations at the University of Toledo, will be special guest speaker Saturday at the Northwest Ohio Men's Fellowship breakfast. Elarbee... Read Story.

The Catholics on Campus organization at Defiance College

February 5, 2010

The Catholics on Campus organization at Defiance College on Wednesday hosted Chris Swartz, a professional breakdance entertainer, who shared his faith journey through an interactive performance which included breakdancing, beatboxing and martial arts.... Read Story.

Grove authors book on Mennonite settlement in Lancaster Co., Penn.

February 5, 2010

Grove authors book on Mennonite settlement in Lancaster Co., Penn. By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com BRYAN -- A longtime Bryan educator has written a new book about the tumultuous story of Lancaster County, Pa.'s, first settlers in the early 18th... Read Story.

Church events

February 5, 2010

Church events Community Breakfast -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Road, Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Menu includes bacon, sausage links, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, waffles, fruit, coffee cake and... Read Story.

[$] King is new pastor at Ney Church of God

January 29, 2010

NEY -- A former Navy nuclear mechanic and Tiffin area native is the new pastor at Ney Church of God. The church is located is located at 03413 State Route 15. "I excited... Read Story.

[$] Haiti relief drive

January 29, 2010

The youth group from Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren on Domersville Road is sponsoring a Haiti relief drive for personal hygiene items, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, blankets, bottled water, non-perishable food items and cardboard boxes.... Read Story.

[$] Two Bible quiz teams remain unbeaten

January 29, 2010

Two Bible quiz teams remain unbeaten By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com STRYKER -- Two teams remain undefeated in the Northwest Ohio Bible Quiz League following competition held Sunday at Lockport Mennonite Church, rural Stryker. "Simply" of Sand... Read Story.

[$] Church events

January 29, 2010

Church events Wild Game Dinner -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, 104 N. River St. (Ohio 634), Dupont, Saturday, 5 p.m. (silent auction and appetizers), 6 p.m. meal. Guest speaker is Buddy Davis, an author, illustrator, singer, adventurer and dinosaur... Read Story.

DC president speaks to ecumenical group

January 22, 2010

DC president speaks to ecumenical group By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com Mark Gordon, president of Defiance College, will be special guest speaker Saturday at the Northwest Ohio Men's Fellowship breakfast. The ecumenical event will be held at the... Read Story.

U.S. Catholics face shortage of priests and nuns

January 22, 2010

U.S. Catholics face shortage of priests and nuns It's Sunday morning and Ray Barone of "Everyone Loves Raymond" is still in his pajamas, robe, and slippers, with a day's growth of beard, looking forward to a day of watching sports on television.... Read Story.

Bible quiz league has four unbeatens

January 22, 2010

Bible quiz league has four unbeatens By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com WAUSEON -- Four teams remain undefeated in the Northwest Ohio Bible Quiz League following competition held Sunday at North Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon. "West Clinton 1"... Read Story.

Church events

January 22, 2010

Church events Northwest Ohio Men's Fellowship Breakfast -- St. John Catholic Church, 510 Jackson Ave. (parish hall downstairs), Saturday, 8-9:30 a.m. (come early at 7:30 for coffee and rolls). Guest speaker is Defiance College president Mark Gordon. Area... Read Story.

Youth pastors bring motion picture to Defiance

January 15, 2010

Youth pastors bring motion picture to Defiance By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com A group of area youth pastors from Defiance, Napoleon and Wauseon has announced that the movie, "To Save a Life" will open Jan. 22 at Northtowne Cinema 9 inside the... Read Story.

March for Life slated for Jan. 22

January 15, 2010

March for Life slated for Jan. 22 By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com Defiance County Courthouse will be the starting point for the annual March for Life, sponsored by the Mother Teresa Respect for Life group. This year's event, which marks the 37th... Read Story.

Lenten pilgrimage bus trip set

January 15, 2010

Lenten pilgrimage bus trip set KALIDA -- The Rosary-Altar Sodality of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kalida is sponsoring a five-day/four night Lenten pilgrimage bus trip to Alabama in March. The itinerary includes stops at the "miniature" Ave Maria... Read Story.

Infidelity not the norm in most marriages

January 15, 2010

Infidelity not the norm in most marriages Although sexual infidelity is the stock in trade of Hollywood melodrama, in real life husbands and wives are overwhelmingly faithful to each other. Nine of every 10 spouses in America have had only one sexual... Read Story.

Church events

January 15, 2010

Church events Bryan Full Gospel Breakfast -- Bryan Community Center, 1130 Buffalo Road, Saturday, 7 a.m. Guest speaker is Rex Stump, area director of the Buckeye Border office of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which oversees six northwest Ohio and... Read Story.

Jeff Long/C-N Photo Patricia Oedy-Murray (front), professor at

January 15, 2010

Jeff Long/C-N Photo Patricia Oedy-Murray (front), professor at Lourdes College and Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, shared the Christian tradition of lectio divina (praying with the scriptures) at two separate Generations of Faith events held Sunday and... Read Story.

[$] Church events

January 8, 2010

Church events Northwest Ohio Men's Fellowship Breakfast -- St. John Catholic Church, 510 Jackson Ave. (parish hall downstairs), Saturday, 8 a.m. (come early at 7:30 for coffee and rolls). Guest speaker is Navy veteran and G.M. engineering clerk Joe... Read Story.

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