Community Corner
🌱 Why the bones found in a Defiance County river weren’t human.
And on the Defiance Patch calendar - Singo Bingo

Hey there, Defiance! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why the bones found in a Defiance County river weren't human.
- See how a Defiance factory becomes a detailed N-scale layout.
Also on today's calendar: Hotel California - A Salute To The Eagles Live in Concert and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny with low humidity, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Skeletal Remains Found In Defiance County River Determined To Be Non-Human (thevillagereporter.com) — Authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains recently found in the St. Joseph River in Defiance County are not human, but animal bones plus a realistic replica jaw. The Defiance County Sheriff's Office urges residents to avoid touching any suspicious bones they find and instead call law enforcement so they can safely investigate.
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• Mosslanda: Definitely Defiance… (blogspot.com) — A model railroading enthusiast is designing a compact N-scale layout based on the Johns Manville plant and nearby rail yard in Defiance using recent Google Earth imagery. While the project is mainly about layout design, it highlights the industrial tracks, street running, and tight spaces that local residents may recognize from the real facility.
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📸 Around Defiance
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Defiance
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★ Featured events ★
- Singo Bingo →
The Winery @ The Harvest Moon Golf Course, 26298 Mekus Road, Defiance
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Rettig Music Display-Grade 5
Defiance City DES Cafeteria
7:00 pm - Battery C →
Auglaize Village, 12296 Krouse Road, Defiance
12:00 pm - Live Music w/ Aaron Hertzfeld →
The Winery @ Harvest Moon Golf Course, 26298 Mekus Road, Defiance
6:00 pm - Memorial at Defiance →
1755 Palmer Dr, Defiance
7:00 pm - The Magic of Motown →
Tinora Performing Arts Center, 5855 Domersville Road, Defiance - SAT Testing
Defiance City DHS
7:40 am - Live Music with Craig Edwards →
The Winery @ Harvest Moon Golf Course, 26298 Mekus Road, Defiance
6:00 pm - Band Spectacular
Defiance City DHS Stadium/Field
7:30 pm - Live Music on the Patio w/ Jen & John →
The Winery @ Harvest Moon Golf Course, 26298 Mekus Road, Defiance
3:00 pm - Adriel's Annual Golf Scramble Benefit →
Location Eagle Rock Golf Club Defiance, OH 211 Carpenter Rd Defiance OH 43512, 211 Carpenter Rd, Defiance
10:00 am - Hotel California - A Salute To The Eagles Live in Concert →
Defiance Auditorium, 629 Arabella St, Defiance
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aaron's, Inc. posted a job opening for Delivery Assistant in Defiance. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Defiance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Defiance here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paulding
- Volleyball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Paulding (maxpreps.com)
- Mary A. Rickerd (1962 (thevillagereporter.com)
Napoleon
- New apartment complex in Napoleon proceeding (northwestsignal.net)
- Ellen Mary Twohig (thecampbellsportnews.com)
- Soccer Recap: Tough Loss for Ross (maxpreps.com)
Ok Defiance! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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