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Area Student(s) Selected As Top 10 Students At Ball State University

Top 10 of Ball State University’s third annual “Top 100 Students” list. This award recognizes 100 outstanding undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Students applied for the honor directly on…

Bittersweet Inn offers Paulding County Lodging

The Bittersweet Inn is a five-room bed and breakfast facility located at 940 West Wayne Street, in Paulding Ohio 45879 and is open for business.   As discussion continues to take place about the potential for a new hotel venue in Paulding County, it is important to know that this facility exists today and is…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt This past fall for high school football and winter basketball I appreciate everyone that listened to my Facebook Live scoreboard shows on the Ohio Sports Blitz. I enjoyed bringing you scores from 20 high school conferences and the pros several nights a week. This year 700 to 1,200 caught the live broadcast…

Fawcett speaks to Heritage Lions Club

Beth Ann Fawcett of Energized by Ebony spoke to the Heritage Lions last night. She explained that she adopted 4 ½ year-old Ebony after her cancer had gone into remission. But the cancer returned about a year later, and Ms. Fawcett cared for Ebony until she passed away at age 9. Ebony had a delightful…

Thomas “Tom” Bennett

ANTWERP, OH: Thomas “Tom” Bennett, 83, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana May 20, 1940, twin brother to Tim Bennett, and son of the late Thomas K. Bennett and Elizabeth R. Bennett. Tom was always sure to share with folks that he was…

ANTWERP POLICE REPORTS 

March 10, Antwerp Police Department was contacted with a request to assist Ohio State Highway Patrol with blocking off the east bound traffic at the overpass on 49.  March 15, Antwerp Police Department received a request to do a welfare check. It was determined that the individual did not live in Antwerp but in Van…

Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 Distributes Grants

Congratulations to Children’s Lantern for the $1000 grant awarded from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant was received for the Children’s Lantern’s recent Luau Gala which brought in over $19,000! What tremendous support from the community! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Tonya Briseno – Family Care Coordinator at Children’s Lantern; Stacy McCartney –…

4-H Camp Palmer Prepares for 77th Season!

To open and prepare the grounds at 4-H Camp Palmer, we need volunteer help. Does your club or organization need a service project? An adult must accompany youth ages 8-15 years of age. Please be prepared to bring your own rakes, and work gloves. The clean-up morning is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 8:30…

JPHS Spring Tea scheduled for May 11

Plans are in place for JPHS’ annual Spring tea. The tea will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The museum is already being readied for an exhibit showcasing vintage clothing Ages 12 and older are welcome to attend. Because last year’s event sold out, those interested in attending are encouraged to contact early. Contact…

Caring & Sharing Food Pantry ON THE MOVE!

At 318 N. Walnut Street in Paulding, the new building of the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is nearly ready for business. Shelving (some from the old building, some purchased and some donated) is being assembled in the new market and stockroom. Here’s the schedule of events for the next two weeks: • April 1-9…

RUSCHEL SPEAKS TO KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Shannon Ruschel (Director, WMEA of Paulding County) as the guest speaker at the March 28, 2024, club meeting. Shannon is a fellow Kiwanian and spoke to the group about the WMEA Program, how it has evolved over the years, and what future programming may look…