By: Ron Burt Last weekend was the North vs South Shootout at Garaway Speedway for the big block ISMA/MSS Supermodifieds. The drivers, crews and fans took the drive to Sophia, North Carolina. Caraway Speedway is a .455 mile asphalt short track located near Asheboro that runs weekly races and several series. They also run several Whelen Southern Modified…
On Saturday, November 9th sixth grade students and staff from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture from left are: Brantley Myles, Iridessa Reyes, Mrs. Amanda Tice (Science/Social Studies Teacher), Mr. Phil Romero (Intervention Specialist), Avri Schroeder, and Julio Cortes Becerra.
Paulding, OH – Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers was nominated and subsequently voted into the position of President of the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association (BSSA) for 2025. Sheriff Landers was voted into the position at the Association’s annual conference last week in Sandusky, Ohio. “I am truly honored to have the other 87 Ohio Sheriffs’…
Siberian Solstice, a Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute band, is beginning its 18th season on the road this year. Made up of 10 members on stage from the tri-star area, this band has remained a holiday tradition for families and individuals that have attended their concerts. According to founding member and band manager David Coonrod of Defiance Ohio, the band started…
Paulding Elementary announce their Mindset Marvels for October 2024. Pictured above are: Front row: Lacey Renollet, CeCelia Manz, Aubree Mangette, Elizabeth Lechuga, Novalyn Grubb. Middle row: Clayton Schoepflin, Aubrey Manz, Audrina Vance, Maddock Wolfle, Hudson Stork, Gwen LaBoe. Back row: Graeson Heller, Phoenix Whiting, Lexis Smith, Rayne McCoskey, Miracle Eutsler, Alyssa Thomas
First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and the First Financial Foundation have awarded a $5,000 grant to the United Way of Paulding County, building on a commitment to make a positive impact through donations that enhance and develop local communities. “Serving communities is part of our culture, and we see these donations through our local partner…
Recently, Hicksville Schools held their annual Veterans’ Day program. As part of a wonderful event honoring all who have served, the Piecemakers Quilt Group of Hicksville awarded a quilt to one of the attendees. The name drawn to receive the quilt was Mike Ingram, recently retired from the US Marine Corps.
By: PAULDING COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM 40 Years Ago From the Paulding Progress of Nov. 14, 1984: Most of the work on replacing Five Span Bridge near Junction is complete. ODOT expects to open the bridge possibly the day before or after Thanksgiving. Stokely’s Finest Foods, Oconomowoc Canning Company, announced the appointment of Alan Griffiths as…
Congratulations to the Defiance Fire and Rescue Division on the recent $1,000 grant received from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant will be used to help cover the cost of the new Glide Scope. A Glide Scope is a video laryngoscopy device used in airway management to improve the success rate of endotracheal intubations.…
PAYNE, OH: Donald G. Greninger, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Donald was born on July 9, 1937 in Diamond, MO to the late Kenneth and Anna “Maxine” (Fiant) Greninger. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On December…
Congratulations to Defiance High School Academic Boosters on their recent $1,000 received from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant will be used by the Boosters to continue supporting Defiance High School students during the 2024/2025 school year. Pictured with the donation are (L to R) Alicia Rohdy – Defiance High School Acedemic Boosters Secretary…
Congratulations to the The Huber Opera House and Civic Center on the $2,000 grant received from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant will be used for the Huber Opera House’s upcoming Wine & Beer Tasting event. Proceeds from this event will be used for major projects such as a new marquee, updated stage lighting…
Wayne Trace High School’s maintenance director Bob Thomas recently approached the school’s STEAM center with a challenge: could they create a downspout to replace a broken ceramic one that is no longer made? Bob was quickly introduced to Luke Stouffer, a senior student in Mr. Ed Stuart’s Engineering Design course. In less than a day, Luke had…
