As Christians we often find that our greatest battles are with the flesh. Scripture tells us in (Galatians 5:17 N.L.T.) “The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just opposite of what the spirit wants. And the spirit gives us desires that are opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are…
St John Lutheran Church, 812 East High Street, Hicksville held First Communion for the class. Those receiving their First Communion were (back row)…Ema Geren, Kathryn Heffelfinger, Addalynn Chrisman, Kinley Gordon, Maylee Schafer & Corbin Walker…(front row)…Trace Heffelfinger & Parker Schafer. Not pictured is Vaughn Finzer. Minister Alex Heffelfinger gave them their First Communion with their…
John Paulding Historical Museum will host a general meeting and special program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. The guest speaker will be Jeanne Calvert, who will discuss her newest book, Paulding County Murders. Calvert, of Oakwood, will hold a book signing after her talk. Copies of the book will be available at the meeting.…
By: Ron Burt A quick thank you for all the prayers and well wishes I received. The heart valve replacement was successful and hopefully up next will be my long awaited kidney transplant when I’m called. Attica Was Washed Out This past Friday once again Attica Raceway Park tried to get a full night of…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers recently ordered caterpillars from California. We watched them grow and grow and GROW until they formed a chrysalis. They then emerged into beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. On a beautiful spring day, we were able to have a butterfly release. Some of the butterflies allowed us to hold them before they flew…
PAULDING, OH: Ray S. Goyings, 92, passed away on May 15, 2024 after a brief illness. Ray was born Dec. 9, 1931 to William and Mary (Unger) Goyings. He was one of the surviving members of Paulding High School Class of 1949. Ray was a life-long Paulding County farmer. He married Dorothy Todd on…
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 Kinzley Collard (Grade 8), Conner Burkley (Grade 7), and Logan Dunson (Grade 6).
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 Elayna Kleman (Grade 6), Cameron Lambert (Grade 8), and Addy Halter (Grade 7).
The Paulding County Track meet took place On May 6, hosted by Paulding High School with Antwerp, Paulding, and Wayne Trace participating. In the boys division the Raiders came out on top with a score of 90, Paulding second with 57.5 and Antwerp followed with 26.5 points. Boys discus was topped by Foltz with 151’6”…
Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Parish Center and the Jewell Fire Department for recently receiving a $1,000 grant each from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This money will be used for the Y.E.S. project. The Y.E.S. weekend includes attending Mass, receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation, traveling to area worksites, sharing their faith with other young Catholics,…
By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter recently took 36 students to the Ohio FFA State Convention held on May 1st-3rd at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The chapter left on May 1st in their matching FFA state convention shirts sponsored by Might Cubes and Dumpsters and visited the Columbus Zoo on the…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding was privileged to have Brandon Weis (Author) as the guest speakers at the May 9, 2024, club meeting. Brandon came at the invitation of Corey Walker (Director, Paulding County Carnegie Library). He spoke to the Kiwanians about his journey to complete the Triple Crown in one calendar year.
Earl Huebner longtime owner of Greenhouse Effect has closed the door on a landmark business permanently. The facility is being dismantled and repurposed overseas. The work of the Lord will continue as the Greenhouse Effect comes down to serve a new community. Just south of Antwerp on State Route 49 the business has been operating…
