PAYNE, OH: Nadine Baumert, 96, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne. Nadine was born in Fort Wayne on November 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Darwin and Murial (Bowen) Myers. She will be remembered for the special way that she loved her family and the care she…
Listen in this week as we hear from our new Paulding County Clerk of Courts elect Sarah Harpel. Sarah shares her experiences that led her to the position and what the clerk of court position does for Paulding County. We want to give a huge thank you to OhioMeansJobs for sponsoring this program. You can…
By: Mark Holtsberry Blanchard Bert Reeb was born April 21, 1897 in Antwerp, Ohio. The son of Berton Clayton “Bert” Reeb and Irene Iva (Fauver) Reeb born February 17, 1879 in Ridgeville, Henry Co., Ohio. This couple was married in 1896. This marriage did not last. By 1900, Blachard and his mother were living with…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I have enjoyed singing and remembering the verses to this Christmas Carol for many years, but always wondered what the meaning was. First of all a partridge in a pear tree was mentioned in all 12 verses so what does a partridge represent? While playing Christmas songs at an…
Johnny, a 19 year old college boy returned from a walk one day with an abandoned baby raccoon. He didn’t want to turn it back out to die, so they took it to a vet to have it checked out, and they found why his mother abandoned it. The baby raccoon was blind. Johnny named…
On December 8, Pastor Dwayne Richardson delivered a heartfelt sermon titled “Advent – Peace in Jesus’ Name,” focusing on the profound gift of peace that comes through Christ. Drawing from Luke 2:25-38, Pastor Richardson reflected on the story of Simeon, a devout man who held the infant Jesus and declared he could now “depart in…
The Black Swamp Area Council of Boy Scouts has received a generous $25,000 grant from the Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) as part of its fall grant cycle. This funding was instrumental in completing the construction of the Keith Hubbard Dining Hall, a new facility that will benefit scouting programs and events in the community. The…
Premier Bank recently donated a check for $10,000 to the Defiance Area YMCA. The funds were used to sponsor the annual Festival of Trees fundraising event. “The purpose of The Festival of Trees is to encourage, support and improve healthy living habits, among our members and throughout the community, ” explained Ed Thomas, Interim CEO,…
The Defiance Area Foundation has granted $2,000 to Operation Clean Duds during its fall grant cycle in October. The funding will be used to purchase essential supplies and materials to support the program’s laundromat services, which aim to assist community members in need. The funds will help ensure the program continues to provide vital services…
Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers held the annual awards banquet this week with two promotions and one significant retirement. Deputy Robert C. Miller will be retiring his commission as a Special Deputy with the office the end of this year. He began his law enforcement career in 1964 when he started with the Ohio…
The Keith Hubbard Family Fund, a donor-advised fund under the Defiance Area Foundation, has generously donated $1,000 to support Christmas For Kids. The donation was made in memory of the late Keith Hubbard, honoring his legacy of generosity and community service. The Defiance Area Foundation continues to facilitate meaningful contributions through donor-advised funds, fostering community…
Paulding High School proudly recognizes its November Students of the Month for their outstanding achievements and positive contributions to the school community. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to academics, leadership, and school spirit. Paulding High School continues to celebrate its students’ hard work and success, fostering a culture of achievement and recognition. Congratulations to…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Andrew McMaster,Family Resource Center Director/Truancy Pre-Court Coordinator , Juvenile Court of Paulding County, as the guest speaker at the December 12, 2024, club meeting. Andrew came at the invitation of Harvey Hyman, Paulding County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Division Judge. Andrew spoke to the Kiwanians about…
