The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s annual Paint-the-Plow contest winners are Hancock County’s Riverdale Middle School and the Paulding FFA Chapter. Riverdale, located in Mt. Blanchard, collected the most votes on social media to win the people’s choice award, earning 969 votes on ODOT District 1’s Facebook page contest. The plow with the…
By: Ron Burt After 2 races on asphalt half mile tracks the USAC Silver Crown cars headed to their first race on dirt this year. Belleville, KS is one of the nation’s top dirt tracks. Most race fans thought national points leader and winner of the first two Silver Crown events Kody Swanson would have…
Imagine riding the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra while hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea. Learn all about the life of a musher and her sled dogs during special presentations June 4 at all three Defiance Public Library System locations.…
ANTWERP, OH: Pamela Friend, 68, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Pam was born in Paulding, on June 12, 1955, a daughter of the late Vellina (Page) & William Doster. Pam started her career at BOS Computer Programming and later became a manager at Schaefer Hardware. Her love…
Paulding County Carnegie Library employees, Susan Deatrick, Jamie Lammers, Teresa Reel and Jennifer Meyer recently completed their requirements for Certified Public Library Staff through the Ohio Library Council. Renewals for certification is every 5 years and requires 50 hours of continuous training.
The Paulding County Retired Teachers Association recently awarded $1200 in scholarships to four high school seniors planning to enter the field of education. Nathaniel Guyton, Braydon Kingen, Aewyn McMichael, and Brenna Thomas each received a $300 scholarship. Nathaniel, the son of Joe Guyton and Magdalena Taylor will graduate from Wayne Trace High School. He plans…
In small town America, each community has its own unique history and components that make up that history. Whether it be buildings, events, parks, etc. there are certain things that leave their mark on a town or community. Dari Delite is one such fixture for the village of Hicksville. It is a Dairy Bar/Diner owned…
Established through House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly and administered by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Van Wert County Commissioners, the Healthy Aging Grants Program provides support for local aging services that focus on helping Van Wert Seniors aged 60 and older to stay healthy, live longer, and maintain their independence.…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Gem of the Year Award every year. The first recorded Antwerp Diamond / Gem of the Year Award was back in 1974 and Nick Daeger was that first recipient. The list of recipients over the past five decades have included local educators, business owners, village officials, local law enforcements…
Woodlan High School Luke Wells has been named Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 at Woodlan High School. He is a member of the Dungeons and Dragons Club, a National Honor Society member and competed at the QUEST tournament. Wells earned the Rule and Small Town Recognition (college board), AP Scholar with Honor, Rising Star…
Hidn Treasures LLC, a unique artisan market, proudly announces its grand opening at 1007 N Williams St, located between Subway and Marathon in Paulding, Ohio. The doors officially opened on February 28, 2024, marking the realization of a long-held dream for the shop owner. Heather Sherburn, a local entrepreneur with over 20 years of management…
Choice Physical Therapy opened their first clinic in Auburn, IN July 2022. Choice was founded by two physical therapists with over 20 years of experience, Brian Roth and Andy Wagner. In Hicksville, Brady Stabler and Ethan Linder, two local PTs, are providing excellent physical therapy care. They offer In-clinic traditional outpatient services, In-home Physical Therapy, and Workspace…
Prior to our Antwerp Day festivities on Saturday June 1st, please plan on filling up and joining us for our annual Antwerp EMS Pancake, Sausage and more breakfast at the Antwerp EMS. This is a freewill donation and all the proceeds will go to the Antwerp EMS for training and gear. The breakfast will be…
