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Military History In Paulding County 

By: Mark Holtsberry For Major Annie Guyton Fox I have to break Paulding County Veteran prodigal. But, I found this individual who served at Pearl Harbor who I felt needed to be covered. Annie was born August 4, 1893 in Pub Nico, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The daughter of Dr. Charles James and Deidamia…

2024 Solar Eclipse

The first solar eclipse visible in our area in a long time will take place on Monday, April 8th, 2024, beginning at 1:53 p.m. The next solar eclipse will be in 2044 but it will be visible in South Dakota. You’ll have to travel for that one. Better get a pair of glasses pronto. A…

Dr. Alan Yahanda returns to Fort Wayne and Parkview Health to lead Packnett Family Cancer Institute

Alan M. Yahanda, MD, an accomplished surgical oncologist and physician leader, has been named president of the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute (PFCI). Dr. Yahanda previously practiced for many years in Fort Wayne, providing surgical care for cancer patients at Parkview hospitals from 2000-2013. “Dr. Yahanda’s return to Parkview is a win for our entire…

New Ohio Wildlife Officer Assigned to Northwest Ohio

Ohio Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, of Marblehead, has been assigned at-large in northwest Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Johnson, 21, graduated from Danbury High School and then Hocking College in 2022 with a degree in natural resources law enforcement. During his downtime, Officer Johnson enjoys hunting,…

Paulding Elementary February Mindset Marvels 100% Accountable

Paulding Elementary recently announced its February Mindset Marvels – 100% Accountable. Pictured here (front row): Eli Manz, Gabby LaBoe, and Hannah Grace; (middle row):  Keatyn Manz, Ellie Branch, Wyatt VanVlerah, Ilah Zimmerman, Remi Rison, Harper Snyder, and Rylan Dunakin; (back row): Ella Spangler, Georgie Arend, Avery Parrett, Merrick Wolfle, Brayden Ramirez-Cortes, Kyson Howard, and Rylan…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Once again mother nature won at Attica Raceway Park. The speedway canceled the season opener because of cold temperatures. Right now, the first race is set for Friday, March 29th. The 410-Winged Sprints will headline the night, with the Dirt UMP Late Models and 305-Winged Sprints also scheduled to race. Always check…

Recycling Roundup in Paulding County Ohio

Congratulations to the recycling residents of Paulding County! Because of your hard work and commitment to saving the Planet, “one box at a time”, we successfully increased our volume by 10%. We diverted approximately 110 Tons of material out of landfill for year ending 2023.  That was up from 100 Tons in 2022. In addition…

PREMIER BANK PLEDGES $10K TO DEFIANCE COLLEGE

Premier Bank has pledged $10,000 to Defiance College. The funds will be used to support the 175th Anniversary Strengthening Defiance College Campaign. “Although tuition and fees are the primary source of revenue for the college, they do not fully cover the cost of a transformative Defiance College education,” explained Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College. “Contributions…

Local Licensed Massage Therapist, Holistic Wizard Wellness, LLC Opens to Serve Area

Holistic Wizard Wellness, LLC, a new business started by Joel Fields, a licensed massage therapist with over eight years of experience, officially opened its doors on January 2, 2024. Located at 12705 Road 162 in Paulding, Ohio, Holistic Wizard Wellness offers therapeutic massage services aimed at providing deep relaxation and relief for individuals facing symptoms…