Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County would like to acknowledge Avengrid for all the volunteer hours they have put in to help finish the house under construction in Paulding. Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County is seeking a partner family for its 10th home, which will be completed shortly on Water Street in Paulding. Applications…
The Wayne Trace Wrestling Team spent two days competing in the Lima Central Catholic Invitational on January 26th and 27th. The Invitational sees wrestlers from 36 schools from all over Ohio. At the end of the weekend, Wayne Trace was represented by 3 placers. Corbin Kimmel finished the weekend in 3rd place, Nate Osborn in…
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating K9 Cooper’s 10th birthday, as well as his retirement. Cooper was purchased with a generous donation from the Cooper Family Foundation. “I remember when Caleb and I went to pick out this dog. We discussed how fitting to name him Cooper in honor of the Cooper Family Foundation.…
The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the successful ribbon-cutting ceremony for the much-anticipated Dollar General in Grover Hill. The event took place on January 29th at 10:00 am, marking a significant milestone for the community and its residents. The ceremony, hosted by the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, was attended by community members,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Harry Harrison Kerns was born in Antwerp, Ohio July 30, 1888. The son of Mathew Allison born July 1844 in Ohio and Margaret (Groscost) Kerns born February 1850 in Ohio. Thomas was a Civil War Veteran who served with Company A. 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served October 25, 1861 to July…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker It’s 2024, I’m ??? years old, and I still have so many unanswered questions!!!! I haven’t found out who let the dogs out… where’s the beef… how to get to Sesame Street… why Dora doesn’t just use Apple Maps… Why do all colors of Fruit Loops taste exactly the…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt People are More Territorial than Dogs I have many favorite running routes along sleepy country roads around small-town America. However, I get shaken awake on the sleepy road when…
By: Ron Burt Racing in the Midwest might end in the fall, but racetracks owners, promoters and staff never get breaks. Attica Raceway Park near Tiffin has made some positive changes for the upcoming 2024 racing season for fans and drivers. This week I will focus on the 410 Winged-Sprints. January 13th, Attica Raceway Park…
Ohio Wildlife Officer Mike Ohlrich, of Liberty Center, has a new assignment in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. He replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Anthony Lemle, who was assigned to Noble County. Officer Ohlrich is a graduate of Liberty Center High School. In 2008, he graduated from…
On January 10, a minor motor vehicle accident was reported in the parking lot of the Oasis Bar & Grill. On January 10, a village employee reported a suspicious vehicle parked at the drive to the Sewer Plant. The officer responded and verified the owner of the vehicle. The owner moved the vehicle. On January…
By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On January 20, 2024, the Countryside Kids had their first meeting of the year. With only about 25 kids in attendance, the Secretary, Kailyn Karhoff, called the meeting to order, as the president nor the vice president was at the meeting. Then after that the reading of the…
Tanga (Tonya) graduated from North Side High school in Fort Wayne, IN and Indiana University. Her only daughter, Danesha, has currently earned several financial scholarships and is following in her mom’s footsteps and attending Indiana University. Danesha spent the past 5 years as a Junior American Legion Rider in Van Wert, OH. Tanga moved to…
PAULDING, OH: Patricia Ann Buchman, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Patricia was born on December 8, 1937 in Delphos, OH to the late Harry and Margaret (O’Neil) Rohr. On February 15, 1958 she married James Buchman, who preceded her in death on December…
