The Paulding County Retired Teachers Association recently awarded $1200 in scholarships to four high school seniors planning to enter the field of education. Nathaniel Guyton, Braydon Kingen, Aewyn McMichael, and Brenna Thomas each received a $300 scholarship. Nathaniel, the son of Joe Guyton and Magdalena Taylor will graduate from Wayne Trace High School. He plans…
In small town America, each community has its own unique history and components that make up that history. Whether it be buildings, events, parks, etc. there are certain things that leave their mark on a town or community. Dari Delite is one such fixture for the village of Hicksville. It is a Dairy Bar/Diner owned…
Established through House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly and administered by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Van Wert County Commissioners, the Healthy Aging Grants Program provides support for local aging services that focus on helping Van Wert Seniors aged 60 and older to stay healthy, live longer, and maintain their independence.…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Gem of the Year Award every year. The first recorded Antwerp Diamond / Gem of the Year Award was back in 1974 and Nick Daeger was that first recipient. The list of recipients over the past five decades have included local educators, business owners, village officials, local law enforcements…
Woodlan High School Luke Wells has been named Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 at Woodlan High School. He is a member of the Dungeons and Dragons Club, a National Honor Society member and competed at the QUEST tournament. Wells earned the Rule and Small Town Recognition (college board), AP Scholar with Honor, Rising Star…
Hidn Treasures LLC, a unique artisan market, proudly announces its grand opening at 1007 N Williams St, located between Subway and Marathon in Paulding, Ohio. The doors officially opened on February 28, 2024, marking the realization of a long-held dream for the shop owner. Heather Sherburn, a local entrepreneur with over 20 years of management…
Choice Physical Therapy opened their first clinic in Auburn, IN July 2022. Choice was founded by two physical therapists with over 20 years of experience, Brian Roth and Andy Wagner. In Hicksville, Brady Stabler and Ethan Linder, two local PTs, are providing excellent physical therapy care. They offer In-clinic traditional outpatient services, In-home Physical Therapy, and Workspace…
Prior to our Antwerp Day festivities on Saturday June 1st, please plan on filling up and joining us for our annual Antwerp EMS Pancake, Sausage and more breakfast at the Antwerp EMS. This is a freewill donation and all the proceeds will go to the Antwerp EMS for training and gear. The breakfast will be…
By: Mark Holtsberry Don Randall Mell was born November 12, 1891 in Oakwood, Ohio. The son of Peter, born May 1836 in Ohio and Cyntha (Good) Mell born January 1847 in Ohio. This couple was married in 1869 in Ohio. Peter served with Company C. 151st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. By 1880,…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Was I braver when I was younger or did we just live in different times? I remember when I was 20 (long time ago) I had a husband, 2 little girls at home, worked 6 days a week in a restaurant and went to Ft. Wayne on Saturdays where I…
Where the roses never fade. Listen… I hear Jimmy singing: “I am going to that City. Where the streets with gold are laid And the Tree of Life is blooming Where the roses never fade” My mind can’t conceive what heaven will be like but I like to think what our life might be like.…
Walking along this narrow path of our Christian journey, we can often be made to feel like we’ve wandered off the path, or if we’re on the right path at all. Sometimes the road is rough. Sometimes the road is tough. Sometimes the hills are hard to climb. There’s one thing that I know for…
Paulding Exempted Village Schools recognized and honored six retiring employees at their annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast on May 10, 2024. Five of the retirees received a personalized crock handmade by Sandy Dobbelaere to commemorate their time at PEVS, and Superintendent Ken Amstutz received a shadow box made by John Kennedy, PEVS Industrial Arts Teacher. Pictured above are Pam…
