John Saxton embarked on a journey of academic excellence and community service from his formative years. Graduating in the top 10 of his class in 1964 from Auglaize Brown High School, he exemplified dedication and versatility, participating in a myriad of activities including basketball, baseball, FFA, Science Club, Scholarship Team, Band, Pep Band, Show Band,…
Lynnora, age 4, of Antwerp, OH, recently participated in the Easter Elegance Charity Pageant in Ashtabula, OH. Lynnora’s favorite things to do are sing, dance, do mom’s makeup, and her favorite characters are Ariel and Minnie! She also has 2 older brothers. She is coached by Sydney Gilbert of Crowned to Perfection Pageant Consulting. Sydney…
The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office will host a Business, Industry, & College Expo Showcase event on April 3 at the Extension Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The event will bring junior and senior students from all three Paulding County high schools in addition to Continental High School to learn about, meet and…
The Big Day is only 1 week away, and Paulding County, is getting as close to ready as we can be. We have had meetings, first responders have plans in place, the three school systems are not having school, fundraising events in some places, are set, and merchandising is prepared. The Paulding County Emergency Management…
By: Mark Holtsberry For Major Annie Guyton Fox I have to break Paulding County Veteran prodigal. But, I found this individual who served at Pearl Harbor who I felt needed to be covered. Annie was born August 4, 1893 in Pub Nico, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The daughter of Dr. Charles James and Deidamia…
A Women’s Tractor Safety and Operations event is scheduled for Monday, April 8th, 2024 at the Truland Equipment site in Edgerton, OH. It will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This event is a partnership between Williams and Steuben County Extension and is sponsored by Truland Equipment. The program is geared toward women in agriculture but…
The first solar eclipse visible in our area in a long time will take place on Monday, April 8th, 2024, beginning at 1:53 p.m. The next solar eclipse will be in 2044 but it will be visible in South Dakota. You’ll have to travel for that one. Better get a pair of glasses pronto. A…
Alan M. Yahanda, MD, an accomplished surgical oncologist and physician leader, has been named president of the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute (PFCI). Dr. Yahanda previously practiced for many years in Fort Wayne, providing surgical care for cancer patients at Parkview hospitals from 2000-2013. “Dr. Yahanda’s return to Parkview is a win for our entire…
Ohio Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, of Marblehead, has been assigned at-large in northwest Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Johnson, 21, graduated from Danbury High School and then Hocking College in 2022 with a degree in natural resources law enforcement. During his downtime, Officer Johnson enjoys hunting,…
Paulding Elementary recently announced its February Mindset Marvels – 100% Accountable. Pictured here (front row): Eli Manz, Gabby LaBoe, and Hannah Grace; (middle row): Keatyn Manz, Ellie Branch, Wyatt VanVlerah, Ilah Zimmerman, Remi Rison, Harper Snyder, and Rylan Dunakin; (back row): Ella Spangler, Georgie Arend, Avery Parrett, Merrick Wolfle, Brayden Ramirez-Cortes, Kyson Howard, and Rylan…
Grover Hill March student of the Month are: Front L – R Hannah Martin, Ellie Baksa, Emory Boyer, Wyatt Mengerink, Iris Linton, Jerry Zickefoose and Cyntia Pineda. Back Mia Adkins, Kastin Eblin, Sophia Canfield, Aylan Stoller, Zoey Schnipke, Abby Nickols, Shannel Wright and Jude Miller.
By: Ron Burt Once again mother nature won at Attica Raceway Park. The speedway canceled the season opener because of cold temperatures. Right now, the first race is set for Friday, March 29th. The 410-Winged Sprints will headline the night, with the Dirt UMP Late Models and 305-Winged Sprints also scheduled to race. Always check…
