Defiance, OH - Your City Government

06/02/2026

Defiance, Ohio City Council Meetings Council Meetings are on the 1...

05/28/2026

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05/26/2026

Defiance, Ohio City Council Meetings Council Meetings are on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of the month. City of Defiance - http://cityofdefiance.com/

05/25/2026

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Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸
Can't make it to Riverside Cemetery this morning? Watch live on the DCTV YouTube Channel -> YouTube.com/


Defiance, OH - Your City Government

05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, City offices will be CLOSED as we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Please join us for our Memorial Day Ceremony:
📍 Defiance – Riverside Cemetery: Veterans Section
1417 S. Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio

🎼Music Prelude by the Defiance High School Band — 9:45 A.M.
🗣️Welcome by Mayor Mike McCann — 10:00 A.M.
🇺🇸 Assisted by Defiance VFW with Posting of Colors
🎤Guest Speakers: Erin Clady & Nate Metz of the Defiance County Ohio Veterans Office

We look forward to welcoming you as we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

05/13/2026

The City of Defiance is proud to support this important community assistance effort in partnership with Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission.

Eligible Toledo Edison customers may qualify for up to $250 toward current electric charges — with no disconnect notice required. Funding is limited and available until depleted.

📞 Call 419-219-4641 to schedule an appointment and learn more.

05/13/2026

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Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during service to the United States of America Armed Forces. We encourage this day to be one of remembrance to honor those who have given their all to ensure our freedom & liberty.

Defiance County Memorial Day Events, Monday, May 25, 2026

Farmer – American Legion
Farmer Cemetery – 9 A.M.
Speaker: Troy Roesti

Sherwood – American Legion & VFW
216-222 Taylor St, Sherwood, Defiance, OH
Sherwood Cemetery – 12:15 P.M.
Speaker: Troy Roesti

Delaware Township – VFW
Moats Cemetery – 9 A.M.
St. Isadore Catholic Cemetery, Delaware Bend – 9:30 A.M.

Ney – American Legion & VFW
Ney Cemetery – 11 A.M

Jewell – American Legion
Independence United Methodist Church 10:30 AM
9966 ADAMS RIDGE RD
DEFIANCE, Ohio, 43512
Guest Speaker: TBD
*Luncheon will follow at Jewell Community Center, prepared, and served by Jewell Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies of the Community

Hicksville – Hicksville American Legion
227 E High St, Hicksville, OH 43526
The parade starts at American Legion at 10 A.M.
Marching to Forest Home Cemetery for ceremony

Ayersville – Ayersville Fire Department and AMVETS
Ayersville FD 27723 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH
The parade w/ Color Guard will begin at the fire station at 9:00 A.M.
The ceremony will follow at Ayersville High School Large Gym
Guest Speaker: TBD

Defiance - Riverside Cemetery, Veterans Section
1417 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH
Inclement Weather: Defiance Community Center 629 Arabella St
Facilitated by the Defiance City Mayor’s Office
Music Prelude by Defiance High School Band at 9:45 A.M.
Welcome by The Honorable Mayor Mike McCann 10 A.M.
Assisted by Defiance VFW, Posting of Colors
Guest Speakers: Erin Clady & Nate Metz of Defiance County Veterans Office

Brunersburg - Brunersburg Cemetery 9 AM
Led by: Marine Corps League Detachment 758

St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, Grave of Herman Hesselschwardt
5480 Moser Road, Defiance, OH, Noon
Led by: Marine Corps League Detachment 758

Please notify Defiance County Veterans Office if any of the above information needs to be corrected or if services should be added. Thank you!

05/12/2026

Defiance, Ohio City Council Meetings Council Meetings are on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of the month. City of Defiance - http://cityofdefiance.com/