On December 9-17, 2024, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. the East Allen County Schools board members will serve as Red Kettle Bell Ringers at Kroger’s in New Haven (821 Lincoln Hwy W.). Tim Hines, board president said, “We don’t only serve our students and families, but we serve the community. This is another way for us to…
The Paulding community is set to come together on Saturday, December 14, 2024, to support Tiffany and Eric Martinez, a local couple grappling with severe health issues, through a benefit event that promises compassion, camaraderie, and a host of family-friendly activities. Tiffany Martinez has been battling Type 1 diabetes since she was just nine years…
The Paulding County History Museum has named the winners of its recent Festival of Trees and the dates and theme for next year’s event. The annual Festival of Trees ran Nov. 8-16 with nearly 2,900 people attending. The Bargain Bin won the prize for the tree most closely following the theme, “Let’s Trim the Tree!”…
The Paulding County Republicans gathered on December 5, 2024, for their annual Christmas dinner meeting at the Paulding County Senior Center. The evening featured fellowship, celebrations, and an inspiring keynote speech by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, who hinted at his plans for the future. Festive Atmosphere and Republican Pride Attendees enjoyed a warm holiday…
The Middle Creek Church in Grover Hill is holding their 4th Annual Wreath Ceremony on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. Please join us as we honor our beloved veterans buried at Middle Creek Cemetery. There will be a short program in Middle Creek Church then we will move outside as we take time to…
The Keith Hubbard Family Fund, under the DAF umbrella, has generously donated $1,250 to the Defiance Area YMCA. This gift will be used for the Keith Hubbard Business Luncheon which is part of the Festival of Trees. Pictured above with the check donation are (l-r) Katie Groff – VP of YMCA board and Tom Hubbard.
Heavenly Father, I need your Holy Spirit to help me not think and live according to my old ways. I place my childhood fears and bloodline curses behind me and I cancel them, in Jesus’s name. By faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I choose not to be enslaved to them any longer! Today, I…
We tend to think that the pilgrims were the first settlers in America but that is not the case. A group came over from England and settled in Jamestown, Virginia, 10 years earlier. On April 26, 1607, three ships landed in America. They had sailed from England in December, and carried 100 passengers. They landed…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,332 to 13 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Thanks to the 80% of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, PPEC has provided more than $710,900 to northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities since 2010.…
The Defiance Area Foundation wants to congratulate Fort Defiance Players on receiving a $10,000 grant during our fall grant cycle! This grant funding will cover the final phase of stage-lighting and equipment costs at the Community Auditorium. Pictured representing the grant are (L to R) Dr. Bob Barnett – Director of Fort Defiance Players and…
The Auglaize County Fair is thrilled to announce the lineup for its concert on August 2nd, 2025, featuring Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry. The event will also feature Brother Believe Me as the opening act. The concert will be held in the Auglaize County Fairgrounds Grandstands, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Montgomery Gentry is…
Paulding Junior High School is utilizing the 7-Mindsets curriculum to address the social and emotional needs of students. Each unit revolves around a specific theme students can apply to their lives. This unit’s theme was Passion First. Shown in the picture are Paulding Junior High School’s Passion First Mindset Motivators.
