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This week on PCBW: Heather Sherburn (Hidn Treasures)

Hear about one of Paulding County’s new businesses, Hidn Treasures. This business is located at 1007 North Williams Street in Paulding. Not only are there more than 50 individual vendors located in this space, they also offer a U-Haul rental for all your rental hauling needs. Thank you to OhioMeansJobs for sponsoring this program. You…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt It was another sad week for racing. Sandusky Speedway announced the passing of race director, Chris Mize. He was one of the best in the business. Sandusky’s Cedar Point is home to roller coasters, and he made sure the speedway was the home to Supermodifieds. He was also known to give back…

WTHS Class of 2030

Wayne Trace Junior-Senior High School welcomes our new 7th grade students to the building with RAIDERS gear. This purchase was made possible with the implementation of PBIS systems at the school. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is an evidence-based framework used in Ohio districts and schools throughout the country to improve academic, social, and behavior…

NH Cross Country Dominates @ Monroe Central

This past weekend the New Haven Cross Country teams traveled to Monroe Central HS for the host school’s Invitational. The Boys earned the 1st place seating out of 15 teams. Individual results: Bryan Garcia 1st,  Ian Amstutz 10th, Tristan Williams 14th, Johnathan Baxter 16th, Evan Reader 17th, Antoine Jefferson 44th, Austin Noble 46th, Aiden Eisenacher 53rd,…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By; Mark Holtsberry Samuel Reed Heller born October 12, 1890 in Norfolk, Virginia. The son of Edward W. born April 16, 1869 in Indianapolis, Indian. And Levina Elizabeth (Oswalt) Heller born December 6, 1870 in Poneto, Indiana.  This couple was married August 25, 1888 in Indiana. On February 21, 1889, a son, Jessie Clyde was…

NSCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES AMENDED INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, August 23rd at the Archbold Campus. As part of the meeting, the Board approved the amended Institutional / General Education Learning Outcomes (ILOs). DEFINING THE ILOS – “PROFESSIONAL, LIFELONG LEARNERS…” The ILOs state that graduates from Northwest State Community College will…

Ohio State Drought Rapid Response Team provides resources for farmers amid worsening weather conditions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — From brittle, brown lawns and cracked soils to dry ponds and crops, the signs are clear: A large portion of Ohio is again officially in a drought. Parts of central, southeast, and southern Ohio are grappling with drought conditions that are wreaking havoc on local agriculture. The recent stretch of hot temperatures…

Congressman Jim Jordan Highlights Legislative Dinner with nearly 300 members of Paulding Putnam & Midwest Electric Cooperatives

With the upcoming election on the horizon and critical energy issues at stake, close to0 300 America’s Electric Cooperative PAC members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) (Paulding, Ohio) and Midwest Electric (St. Marys, Ohio) gathered at Lincoln Ridge Farms in Convoy, Ohio, for a Legislative Dinner. The event featured a lineup of influential speakers,…

AHS 60th Class Reunion

The class of 1964  “The Boomers” held their 60th class reunion on August 10th, 2024. The classed gathered for a catered dinner at Hop’s Place in Antwerp. Welcoming and sign in for current addresses started off the fun. Recognizing those who have passed with a silent prayer. Acknowledgement of four August birthdays and lots of…

Two county teams get season-opening wins

The high school football season started across the state of Ohio on Friday with a pair of Paulding County teams getting week one victories. Paulding made the long trip to Swanton where Jack Woods recorded 11 tackles in leading the Panthers to a 34-0 victory in Fulton County. Woods also recorded a team high four…

I-469 to have lane closures for bridge work

INDOT announces alternating lane closures on I-469 for bridge construction.  Crews will begin working between Indianapolis Rd and State Road 1/Bluffton Rd on or after Tuesday, September 3. Bridge bearing repairs will be ongoing for approximately four weeks, with the outside lanes closed during phase one and inside lanes closed during phase two. All work…