Defiance County Emergency Management Agency

08/31/2026

Labor Day weekend is for making memories, not meeting law enforcement. If you drink, plan a sober ride home. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Ohio State Highway Patrol
Defiance County OH Sheriff's Office
Defiance Police Department
Hicksville Police Department
Defiance Fire and Rescue Division
Hicksville Fire Department

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Maternal Recovery Support – The Care You Deserve

Your health matters just as much as your baby’s. Postpartum complications, like high blood pressure, can develop before your 6-week checkup. Family Connects Ohio offers a FREE at-home nurse visit to help you feel supported, confident, and connected in those first weeks after birth.

During a visit, a caring registered nurse can:
✅ Check your physical health, including blood pressure, and monitor for postpartum complications
✅ Check in on your emotional well-being, including signs of postpartum depression, and connect you with local providers if needed
✅ Offer tips for healing after birth and caring for yourself
✅ Listen, answer questions, and provide support without judgment

Available to all Defiance County families with newborns. Recommended at 2-5 weeks postpartum, available up to 12 weeks.

Sign up for your free visit: https://bit.ly/FCODefiance

Learn more about Family Connects Ohio: www.HelpMeGrow.org/FamilyConnects

08/26/2026

NWS stated that a storm will move through Hicksville around 6:30pm tonight. 30mph wind gusts. Period of heavy rain and some lightning. Storm should be through the area by 7:00pm

08/26/2026

here remains is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (through 10 pm EDT) across much of the area. The primary severe risks are isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, isolated large hail, and an isolated tornado. Confidence in severe weather occurring is Medium. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay weather aware.