The 44th Annual P.A.S.S. 24-Hour Basketball Marathon took place last weekend. There are still a few invoices out, but it is estimated that the proceeds will net over $7,200.00 for this year’s Marathon. Money raised helps to fund the Paulding Area Support Society. Their mission is to help disabled individuals with medical assistance as well…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers have welcomed live caterpillars into the classroom. We can’t wait to watch them grow and turn into butterflies! While waiting, we made a caterpillar out of our names! Looking for summer care? Call 419-399-KIDS (5437). Shown above with our name caterpillars are from left: Henry Ferguson, Johanna Federighi, Gatlin Gerschutz, and Ava Coy.
All-Ohio Student Leadership Award from the Ohio Association of Student Leaders. This award is given to students who represent a standard of excellence that puts them above the crowd. Their leadership and guidance have brought new direction, insight, and imagination into Antwerp High School. In addition, their presence has made the difference because of their…
Congratulations to the Spanish class students from Defiance High School who went on the Costa Rica trip during spring break this year. The Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 has granted them $1000 to help cover the trip cost. Pictured receiving the grant (L to R) are Jenna Gibson – Spanish teacher at Defiance High School, Katherine…
AgCredit – one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders for farmers, rural homeowners and agribusiness – announced that it will distribute $22 million to its borrower-owners through its patronage program. Each year, AgCredit’s Board of Directors reviews the cooperative’s net income and determines how much to return to the cooperative’s borrower-owners in the form of patronage.…
By: Staci Miller, Paulding Ag Education Teacher In honor of National Ag Day which was March 19th, the Paulding FFA planned a Tractor Safety day to educate youth about tractors and farm equipment. The Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual Tractor Drive-in day on Friday, March 24th to celebrate National Ag Day. The chapter felt…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County had the honor of welcoming multiple guests to the April 4, 2024, meeting which was their inaugural Community Luncheon. The group heard from Matt Miller, the club’s Secretary, and Erica Noggle, its President. Matt delved into the origins of Kiwanis and shed light on its significance within Paulding County.…
Gracie Shepherd, a Wayne Trace graduate in 2023, is a member of the University of Kansas women’s rowing team and recently participated in her first competition as a member of the Jayhawks squad. Kansas took part in the Sunshine State Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, on Friday and Saturday with the team posting a sixth-place finish…
Join us this week on Paulding County Business Weekly as we hear from Thomas Cameron, the founder and owner of Back Wall Archery. Starting as a passion for archery, Thomas has turned his love for the sport and its respective equipment into a successful business! Listen to this week’s PCBW episode to learn more about…
By: Caroline Wells Longardner This Eclipse is expected to begin in this area approximately 1:54 p.m. and last until 4:25 p.m. The total Solar Eclipse will be from approximately 3:09 p.m. to 3:13 p.m. The Northern limit (line) of the total solar eclipse April 8, 2024 will go thru Paulding Co., thru Bowling Green, and…
By: Mark Holtsberry Milo Ames Kittle was born in Decatur, Indiana September 22, 1890. The son of Elmer Ellsworth born May 17, 1867 in Mercere County and Mary Susan (Wade) Kittle born September 12, 1867 in Van Wert County. By 1900, the Kittle family was living in Brown Township. Elmer was a farmer and he…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker We all have stories about the past and a lot of us believe that their decade was the best . I love going back and reading about the Royals and some of their practices and this was not old sayings, they were a way of life.. Back in the 1500– 1700s, hygiene…
State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) introduced legislation that requires schools to allow U.S. Title 36, which permits patriotic organizations to provide information to students. Patriotic organizations covered by this legislation include the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, Civil Air Patrol, Boys and Girls Club of America, and others. “These…
