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Recycling Roundup in Paulding County Ohio

Congratulations to the recycling residents of Paulding County! Because of your hard work and commitment to saving the Planet, “one box at a time”, we successfully increased our volume by 10%. We diverted approximately 110 Tons of material out of landfill for year ending 2023.  That was up from 100 Tons in 2022. In addition…

PREMIER BANK PLEDGES $10K TO DEFIANCE COLLEGE

Premier Bank has pledged $10,000 to Defiance College. The funds will be used to support the 175th Anniversary Strengthening Defiance College Campaign. “Although tuition and fees are the primary source of revenue for the college, they do not fully cover the cost of a transformative Defiance College education,” explained Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College. “Contributions…

Local Licensed Massage Therapist, Holistic Wizard Wellness, LLC Opens to Serve Area

Holistic Wizard Wellness, LLC, a new business started by Joel Fields, a licensed massage therapist with over eight years of experience, officially opened its doors on January 2, 2024. Located at 12705 Road 162 in Paulding, Ohio, Holistic Wizard Wellness offers therapeutic massage services aimed at providing deep relaxation and relief for individuals facing symptoms…

Ann’s Bright Beginnings Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Top O’ The Mornin’ to you from all the lads and lassies at Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare!  We made a fun shamrock mosaic and also a leprechaun trap, while enjoying a day with our school agers!  For more information about registration,call 419-399-KIDS (5437). Shown here in the back are school agers: Savannah Coil,…

2024 Chocolate Extravaganza – Chocolate Royale

Oakwood Library Association Events Planning Committee, hosted its Annual Fundraiser event – Chocolate Extravaganza – on Tuesday and Thursday March 12 & 14, 2024 at the Cooper Community Library in Oakwood Ohio. This year’s theme was Chocolate Royale which meant that the pomp & circumstance and royal fanfare were in high gear. This was a…

Orange ya Glad You Come to Ann’s Bright Beginnings?

Ann’s Bright Beginnings recently celebrated the letter “Oo” day by making ORANGE collages at school!  We had a lot of fun doing this process art while reinforcing the letter O! Registration is OPEN for fall preschool and summer care for all ages.  Please call 419- 399-KIDS (5437) for more information. Shown here from the left…

Brewer Commits to Ohio Christian University 

Landon Brewer has committed to Ohio Christian University to play basketball and pursue a degree in accounting.  He is pictured with his coaches, teammates, parents, and sister. Shown above are (back row): Jason Hormann, Doug Billman, Camden Fuller, Syris Gale, Carson Altimus, Reid Lichty, Cohen Hitzeman, Gaige McMichael, and Sam Williamson; (front row): Shawn, Landon, Cindy,…

This week on PCBW: Jack Baughman

Are you aware that Paulding County has VRBO rooms available at the Bittersweet Inn in Paulding? Listen in as we talk to owner Jack Baughman and learn about the business and other rental rooms available in the county. This could change the way your company makes overnight stay arrangements in the local area. Thank you…

Military History in Paulding County 

By: Mark Holtsberry  Chester Earl “Smokey” Kite was born in Payne, Ohio May 23, 1894. The son of Andrew McClelland born May 5, 1862 in Champaign County, Ohio and Rose Ann (Bodey) Kite born June 26, 1872 in Shelby County, Ohio.  This couple was married December 19, 1889 in Paulding, Ohio. By 1900, this couple…