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American women more unhappy than ever   about 9 hours ago American women more unhappy than ever A measure of the success of the women's movement in America is to compare it with the plight of Iranian women. In Iran, women and girls have taken to the streets to protest their long subjugation to the Islamic...  Read Story.

Oedy looks forward to new challenge July 3, 2009 HICKSVILLE -- As far as Hicksville's Catholic population is concerned, their loss is...  Read Story.

Church events   July 3, 2009 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, French toast casserole, pancakes,...  Read Story.

Vacation Bible School   July 3, 2009 Vacation Bible School First Presbyterian Church, Defiance -- Monday through next Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., preschool through completed sixth grades. Theme is Camp EDGE (Experience and Discover God Everywhere). The church is located at 501 Washington...  Read Story.

Religious broadcaster building $4m home despite layoffs at his ministry   July 3, 2009 Religious broadcaster building $4m home despite layoffs at his ministry CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A religious broadcaster is building a $4 million home in a gated, lakefront community in western South Carolina at the same time that the ministry has cut...  Read Story.

Restoration Tabernacle, located on Christy Road, held its   June 27, 2009 Restoration Tabernacle, located on Christy Road, held its annual Vacation Bible School this week with the theme "Rome: Paul and the Underground Church." Shown here enjoying the petting zoo are Devin Montez (left) and volunteer Jason...  Read Story.

Goodbye to 'Father Dave'   June 26, 2009 One of the most popular priests in the six-county area will lead his final masses this weekend at Delaware Bend, Marysdale and St. Michael's Ridge. Father David Tscherne, pastor of St. Isidore...  Read Story.

Special graduation ceremony set   June 26, 2009 NEW YORK (AP) -- A special ceremony has been arranged for a New York City teenager who can't attend her graduation because it's being held on the Jewish Sabbath. Schools Chancellor Joel Klein offered to personally present...  Read Story.

Vacation Bible School   June 26, 2009 First Presbyterian Church, Defiance -- July 6-10, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., preschool through completed sixth grades. Theme is Camp EDGE (Experience and Discover God Everywhere). The church is located at 501 Washington Ave. For more...  Read Story.

U.S. bishops irk Jewish leaders   June 26, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Roman Catholic bishops have revised a document on Catholic-Jewish relations to affirm that the church must share its belief that salvation is through Christ. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...  Read Story.

Church events   June 26, 2009 Another Man's Treasures and Bake Sale -- St. Paul's United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 400 Wayne Ave., today until 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New items daily, proceeds to benefit Defiance County...  Read Story.

First Baptist VBS June 19, 2009 First Baptist Church in Defiance will host its annual Vacation Bible School Monday through next Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. The theme is "Crocodile Dock." Shown here making final preparations are VBS helpers Evan Bates (left) and Mandie Pontious. The VBS...  Read Story.

Trinity UMC VBS June 19, 2009 Trinity United Methodist Church in Defiance will host its annual Vacation Bible School Monday through next Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. The theme is "Rome: Paul and the Underground Church." Shown here rehearsing are Joey Graves (left) as Paul, and Bob Heil...  Read Story.

VBS game show June 19, 2009 Defiance Christian Church held its Vacation Bible School this week with the theme, "Studio Go! Game Show." Participants included, from left, Cooper the Dog (Steven Girlie), Wade Winalot (senior pastor Bill Mesaeh), Joshua Thompson and Audre...  Read Story.

Fun at UMC VBS June 19, 2009 Ayersville United Methodist Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School Monday through next Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The theme is "Studio Go! Game Show." Shown here making final preparations are Loryn Wright (standing),...  Read Story.

Defiance man enjoys Spirit-filled journey suggested June 12, 2009 Every Sunday morning for the past year, David Hoover has headed off to church. It...  Read Story.