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This week on PCBW: Holistic Wizard Wellness

This week on PCBW we hear from Joel Fields, owner of Holistic Wizard Wellness in Paulding, Ohio. Listen in as Joel walks through his journey to becoming a licensed massage therapist and a business owner. Learn how his passion for holistic health, and nearly a decade of experience, has created unique services here in Paulding…

Theresa Marlene Beckman

FORT WAYNE, IN: Theresa Marlene Beckman, 69 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on May 4, 2024. Theresa was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Valeria Marlene (Monday) and Bobbie Dewayne Beckman. She will always be remembered for enjoying life. Halloween and Christmas were fun, special…

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Leonard William and Earl Vernon Main Leonard was born in Allen County, Indiana, November 6, 1898, and Earl was born in Allen County, Indiana, April 24, 1897. Both are sons of Frank Marie, born January 1, 1870 in Indiana and Nancy M. (Meeks) Main born June 13, 1871 in Allen County, Indiana.…

Payne Elementary March Students Of the Month

Students of the month earned an “Owl be Responsible” certificate for showing responsibility during the month of March. These students displayed the character trait of responsibility in many aspects of their school day.  Thank you for your effort. Front Row: Chase Seibert, Ella Carnahan, Sawyer Stoller, Teresa Monterroso, Holden Mullins. Second Row: Brady Cox, Jerica Gonzales,…

Little House turns 50

Penny For Your Thought By: Nancy Whitaker  Maybe no guys ever read the books or watched the TV Series, but 50 years ago when Little House on the Prairie came on TV, my family was in front of our television watching it. Going back even farther than 60 years, was when I was in school, one of my favorite things…

Antwerp Police Reports

The Antwerp Police presented their reports for publication to the community. On April 10, a resident reported being threatened or attempted assault and asked for it to be documented.  On April 11, a resident of High St. reported a possible littering complaint.  On April 14, a call came in from a local business. The police…

Local 5K organization Receives donation

Congratulations to One Step at a Time 5k Run/Walk for recently receiving a $1,000 grant from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This money was used for the suicide prevention events that were held all throughout this past week, along side Team Kevins. Pictured receiving the grant (l-r) is Sherri Hammersmith – Founder of One Step at…

Defiance Moose Lodge Donates to Senior Svc. Auxiliary

Defiance County Senior Services Auxiliary received a $1,000 grant from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant money will be used towards new activities and events for our Defiance Seniors! Pictured presenting and receiving the grant (l-r) is Stacy McCartney – Defiance Moose Lodge Administrator and Nick Wichman – Defiance County Senior Services Auxiliary Director.

Hands Of Hope Hosts Pam Stenzel

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services hosted Pam Stenzel at the Paulding HS/MS auditeria on Wednesday night, April 17. Pam talked about sexual integrity, choices, worth, and health. There was a crowd of about 50 teens and many adults as well. Many who came commented that she was very inspiring and she educated them on various issues. …