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Judge Shanahan stops by PC Courthouse

Judge Megan Shanahan stopped at the Paulding County Courthouse this past week.  Judge Shanahan is running for Ohio Supreme Court  Justice position in November’s election. Pictured is Sarah Shuherk Republican running for Paulding County Recorder, Sarah Harpel, Republican, running for Clerk of the Court of Pleas, Claudia Fickel, Republican, Paulding County Auditor, Judge Shanahan, Lou…

Murlin “Ross” Cox

BRYAN, OH: Murlin “Ross” Cox of Bryan, Ohio, a beloved husband, and cherished member of his family, passed away on Friday October 11, 2024, at the age of 82. His loss leaves a void in the lives of all who knew him. His positive energy and memories will forever be treasured. Born on September 21,…

PJHS September Positive Panthers

Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Positive Panther per grade level. These students are recognized for the positive character traits they exhibit as students of Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Cierra Smith (Grade 6), Rooney Gutierrez Cortes (Grade 8), and Larissa Bautista Enriquez (Grade 7).

PJHS September Students of the Month

Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level. These students are recognized for being some of the top academic performers at Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Allie Manz (Grade 6), Kenny Peffley (Grade 7), and Makenna Manz (Grade 8).

Paulding Pride Card Winners 

Each month students at Paulding Junior High School (PJHS) earn Paulding Pride cards for going above and beyond what is normally expected of Paulding Junior High students. Shown in the picture are the Paulding Pride card drawing winners for the month of September. From left the students are: Cierra Smith (Grade 6); Jackson Munger (Grade 7); and Cynthia Humphrey (Grade 8).

EHD in Deer Population: Thorn Bottom Hunting Preserve Hosts Roundtable Discussion with DNR, Local Farmers & Hunters

On October 9, Brad Dysinger of Thorn Bottom Hunting Preserve near Grover Hill, OH hosted a discussion concerning the EHD disease that is affecting the deer population around the area including Defiance and Paulding Counties. EHD, EPIZOOTIC HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE is a virus that causes deer deaths sometimes within 48 hours of transmission. Transmission is by…

Clothes for kids receives grant

Congratulations Clothes For Kids – Defiance Area Foundation for receiving a $1,000 grant from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund. Clothes for Kids has begun and if you are interested in becoming a shopper, please email deficlothesforkids@gmail.com. To join in supporting the kids monetarily, please visit the Clothes for Kids Facebook page for the PayPal link…

Habitat For Humanity Paulding County Offers Drop Off Locations for Annual “Eat Hog, Not Turkey” Supper

Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County’s  Annual “Eat Hog, Not Turkey” Supper on October 17th will offer delivery to places around the county this year. The supper consisting of a pulled pork sandwich, homemade ham & bean soup, Cole slaw, cornbread and a homemade dessert can be pre-ordered Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15-16. A minimum…

Deja Brew by Cassy Ribbon Cutting

On Monday morning, the Paulding Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Cassy Kushner, the new proprietor of Deja Brew by Cassy, mobile coffee truck. Cassy Kashner is shown above cutting the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Ceremonial Grand Opening Ribbon for Deja Brew by Cassy. Check out her Facebook page – Deja Brew by Cassy…

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Jason Monroe Noffsinger was born April 5, 1898 in Paulding County, Ohio. The son of Jesse P. Noffsinger, born November 21, 1845 in Randolph County, Indiana and Nancy Catherine (Shinaberry) Noffsinger born in 1860 in Paulding County, Ohio. This couple was married October 9, 1881 in Paulding.  By 1900, this couple was…