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FREEMASONS OPEN THEIR DOORS

On April 27, 2024, Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 will open their doors for a public open house. The Lodge is located at 505 S. Main Street in Payne, and it will hold its open house from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Anyone who would like to know more about Freemasonry or is just curious…

Antwerp Police Department Reports

On March 29, an officer witnessed a resident of what looked like burning of trash and debris. The officer talked with the resident and instructed that no open burning is allowed in the village. On March 30, an officer located a resident and arrested him on a warrant for domestic violence.  On March 30, a…

Once in a Lifetime

As one ages it becomes difficult to generate a great deal of enthusiasm for most things, but I had heard about the eclipse for almost a year. I told you a couple weeks ago I had thought about driving 20 or 30 miles from my home base. Leaving just in time to get there. According…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt If you like fast cars on short tracks, you might want to make the trip to Sandusky Speedways half-mile Saturday, April 27th for the Sprint Car races on the very fast paved track. The Must See Sprint Racing Series presented by Perfit-Parts will join the Maxima Racing Oils MSR Midwest Lights Series…

Paulding Junior High School 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 Jarret Griffith (Grade 8), Jordyn Nagy (Grade 7), and Victor Lechuga (Grade 6).

Paulding Junior High School 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 Nolan Schlatter (Grade 7), Brady Hayes (Grade 8), and Lincoln Thompson (Grade 6).

Paulding Elementary March Mindset Marvels

Paulding Elementary 2023-2024 March Mindset Marvels left to right: Front row:  Wyatt Turner, Naomi Seibert, Kyrie Jack, April Hernandez, Adrienne Arend, Cloie Schlosser, Grace Laney. Middle row:  Rayne McCoskey, Allison Ball, Bella Jasso, Dulce Galeana-Monterrubio, Quynn Arend, Lillyn Munoz, Everliey Reed. Back row:  Trenit Valle, Reagan Wilson, Carolyn Dulaney, Caroline Miller, Lexis Smith, Violeta Gutierrez-Santillan,…

Ann’s Bright Beginners Receive a Special Visitor

Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers were recently visited by Mary Nieto who brought along homemade cupcakes for all of the children.  They got to frost them and then decorate with jellybeans and sprinkles.  What a very special treat!    Need summer care?  Get your name in NOW at 419-399-KIDS (5437). Shown here with Miss Mary are from…

Paulding FFA Celebrates its 97th Annual FFA Banquet

By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter On Saturday, April 6th, 2024 the Paulding FFA chapter held its 97th Annual FFA Banquet. Several people attended the banquet including community, alumni, and staff members. There were 375 people who attended the banquet. The theme for this year’s banquet was “Glory Days In The FFA.”  Several awards were…

PPEC awards Scholarships to 7 local seniors

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) knows career preparation can be expensive. That’s why one of PPEC’s cooperative principles, “Education, Training, and Information,” aims to uplift the next generation of leaders and help them succeed through the co-op’s Children of Members Scholarship Program. First place, $1,000 Local senior Chelsea Erford of Miller City High School received…

New GAGA Ball Pit for Payne Elementary

The Payne Elementary PTO used earnings from the fall fundraiser to purchase a GAGA ball pit for the playground! This is something the students have been wanting for several years, so the PTO was excited to buy it. They would like to thank the students and families who participated in the fundraiser, the anonymous family…

Parkview Health Respiratory Therapist Receives National Award

Parkview Health Respiratory Therapist Chase Gorman was recognized recently with the PHIL Award, a national honor recognizing therapists who provide exemplary care for patients with respiratory illnesses. Gorman is the first-ever Parkview co-worker to receive the award from The FACES Foundation, although more than 40 therapists within the system were nominated by patients for consideration…