The Paulding County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) has acquired the former Bargain Bin building. The building is located at 118 West Perry Street between Hawg’s Tavern and the Paulding theatre building. It has been nearly two years since the Land Bank purchased the Paulding Theatre. Since that purchase, there has been review by…
Did you miss out on Lofton Brown’s inspiring presentation and marketing strategy at the Paulding County Economic Development banquet last November? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Tune in to the latest episode of Paulding County Business Weekly as we sit down with Lofton and his dad Tim to learn about the story behind their family hat business, Something…
By: Mark Holtsberry Lawrence E. Lighthill was born in Oakwood, Ohio April 4, 1892. The son of Dallas Buchanan born November 27, 1856 in Mansfield, Ohio and Amanda (Thrasher) Lighthill born July 15, 1860 in Ohio. This couple was married November 12, 1879. By 1880 this couple was living in Brown Township. Dallas was a…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I don’t want to stay in, but I don’t want to go out; I don’t want to bake, cook, or deep fry, but I really don’t want to eat; I don’t want to play the piano and I don’t want to listen to music; I don’t want to…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Mis-scheduled Milestone On turning fifty years of age, AARP sent me information to join their ranks of old folks. I am now half a century old and considered…
Last night I heard a new song that is a life-changing. It is a theme I’ve heard before and it carries a message that has happened before and probably will happen again. I am trying a new project. Doesn’t seem to be working out yet, but it will be sometime before I know the outcome.…
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter Recently, nine Paulding FFA officers and Ag teacher Mrs. Staci Miller traveled to Huntington Indiana for a FFA leadership summit held at Huntington University. At this conference, the officers got to take a tour of Huntington’s campus. They also heard from current and alumni students, as well as the…
On Saturday, January 27th members of the Paulding Junior High wrestling team volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown above are (l-r) Maggie Hayes, Magdiel Lopez Santiago, Brady Hayes, Coach Sheridan Matty, Owen Workman, and Braydon Jacobs.
WOODBURN, IN: Myrtle Irene Rekeweg, 97, formerly of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne. Myrtle was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 14, 1926, a daughter of Myrtle (Heath) and Charles Saurer. She retired from Woodburn Diamond Die. She always cherished the time she spent at Barton Lake…
Paulding High School recently announced their January Students of the Month. Pictured above are the student of the month recipients (l-r) Freshman Vivienne Myer, Sophomore Kaitlynn Breedlove, Junior Grace Goyings, and Senior Adam Stahl.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling sectionals took place over the weekend with host New Haven capturing its own sectional by nipping second place Snider for the title. The Bulldogs racked up 250 points to win the tournament with the Panthers finishing as runner-ups with 245-1/2 points. Homestead finished third at 230-1/2 followed by…
Recently the Hicksville Piecemakers Quilt Group donated a quilt to the Hicksville Beautification Committee to assist with their fundraising efforts. The Beautification Committee will raffle off the quilt, with the winning ticket to be drawn at the annual plant event on Mother’s Day weekend. For information contact HBC members Diane Collins, Bobbi Sinn, Susan Mack,…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Kobe Foor and Jamy Hunt (Paulding FFA) as the guest speakers at the February 1st, 2024, club meeting. Kobe and Jamy came at the invitation of Heather Hunt (Secretary, Western Buckeye ESC). They spoke to the Kiwanians about the Paulding FFA including programs, fundraisers, and…
