The United Way of Defiance County recently received a $1,000 grant from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. Congratulations to our friends at United Way! This grant money will be used for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. To learn more about the Imagination Library visit www.unitedwaydefiance.org/imagination-library-enrollment. Pictured receiving the grant (l-r) is Kenna Wagner – United Way…
The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) proudly announces its recent recognition for excellence, attaining a 2-star rating during a ceremony held on Friday at Terra State by Ohio College TechPrep. In compliance with state regulation, all Ohio school districts and Educational Service Centers (ESC) are required to establish a Business Advisory Council. Ohio has…
James B. Sherwood V, son of James and Tessie Sherwood IV, of Woodburn Indiana was Awarded the Rank of Eagle Scout on March 14, 2024. James started his scouting career as a Cub Scout in Pack 3049 at Leo United Methodist Church in 2013. This is where he learned that he enjoyed scouting activities like…
Paulding High School proudly announces the successful completion of its after-school certification program in welding. The program, in its 3rd year of completion, is in collaboration with Northwest State Community College (NSCC) and allows students to gain skills and certifications including Welding, OHSA-10, LEAN Six Sigma, and Blueprint Reading. Leading this initiative were Staci Miller,…
By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter Friday, April 26th the Paulding FFA Chapter held its annual petting zoo with over 800 students and staff attending. FFA members volunteered to bring in their animals for students and staff to enjoy. The elementary students truly enjoy this day because they get to pet and interact with livestock…
PAULDING – The Antwerp boys and Paulding girls took team titles in the Paulding Junior High Track Relay Meet held Thursday at the home of the Panthers. The Lady Panthers totaled 82 points to claim the championship with county rival Wayne Trace finishing second at 72 and Fairview placed third at 66. Antwerp (62), Ayersville…
Supporters, volunteers, local government officials, business owners and friends and family, joined in at the ribbon cutting and Open House of the new location of Caring & Sharing Food Pantry on Thursday May 2, 2024. The new location is at 318 N Walnut St., Paulding. C&S Board President Dan Bulau greeted guests and thanked all…
This week on PCBW we hear from Joel Fields, owner of Holistic Wizard Wellness in Paulding, Ohio. Listen in as Joel walks through his journey to becoming a licensed massage therapist and a business owner. Learn how his passion for holistic health, and nearly a decade of experience, has created unique services here in Paulding…
FORT WAYNE, IN: Theresa Marlene Beckman, 69 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on May 4, 2024. Theresa was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Valeria Marlene (Monday) and Bobbie Dewayne Beckman. She will always be remembered for enjoying life. Halloween and Christmas were fun, special…
By: Mark Holtsberry Leonard William and Earl Vernon Main Leonard was born in Allen County, Indiana, November 6, 1898, and Earl was born in Allen County, Indiana, April 24, 1897. Both are sons of Frank Marie, born January 1, 1870 in Indiana and Nancy M. (Meeks) Main born June 13, 1871 in Allen County, Indiana.…
Students of the month earned an “Owl be Responsible” certificate for showing responsibility during the month of March. These students displayed the character trait of responsibility in many aspects of their school day. Thank you for your effort. Front Row: Chase Seibert, Ella Carnahan, Sawyer Stoller, Teresa Monterroso, Holden Mullins. Second Row: Brady Cox, Jerica Gonzales,…
Penny For Your Thought By: Nancy Whitaker Maybe no guys ever read the books or watched the TV Series, but 50 years ago when Little House on the Prairie came on TV, my family was in front of our television watching it. Going back even farther than 60 years, was when I was in school, one of my favorite things…
The Antwerp Police presented their reports for publication to the community. On April 10, a resident reported being threatened or attempted assault and asked for it to be documented. On April 11, a resident of High St. reported a possible littering complaint. On April 14, a call came in from a local business. The police…
