By: Erica Noggle The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 2024 Shop the Village event, held on Saturday, November 23rd. The community came together to support local businesses and entrepreneurs in a festive and bustling atmosphere, marking this year’s event as one of the most vibrant yet.…
The Paulding Fraternal Order of Eagles members donated $5,000 to the Paulding County Trails Project on Monday, November 25th, 2024. The donation will be used to help bring recreational trails to Paulding County. The Paulding County Trail Project, when complete, will provide users safe access to destination points, outdoor experiences, and space for recreation. The…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level. These students are recognized for being some of the top academic performers at Paulding Junior High School. Shown above are (l-r) Connor Manz (Grade 6), Brynlee Mangette (Grade 8), and Finn Bradford (Grade 7).
The Christkindl Market of Bryan opened for the 2024 season on Friday, November 29, running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4:00-8:00 p.m. through December 21. It is located on the square in downtown Bryan, Ohio, and includes a European-style outdoor market, hot food and beverage options, visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides and nightly entertainment. This year’s market features…
In honor of Allen County Indiana’s 200th Anniversary, Woodburn Main Street will have a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2024. This ribbon cutting is to show off the new monument in town (shown above). This monument was part of a county-wide project to honor this milestone of history. Also on December 14th,…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Positive Panther per grade level. These students are recognized for the positive character traits they exhibit as students of Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Jezaih Seba Fuentes (Grade 8), Madison Durham (Grade 7), and Iridessa Reyes (Grade 6).
Everyone wonders “Why bed things happen to good people.” On Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m., the Bible Fellowship Church in Paulding will be having a family movie night for all in the community that tries to answer that question. The film, “Greater” is a masterful portrayal of Brandon Burlsworth’s story, arguably the greatest walk-on…
Crane Township will celebrate its bicentennial next year in August 2025. As part of the bicentennial celebration, the Trustees commissioned a flag to honor the township’s rich history. Designed by Anna Wells, niece of Trustee Kevin Stuart, and officially approved by the Trustees in August 2024, the flag’s elements are filled with symbolism that reflects…
2000 Wayne Trace Graduate, Erik Lehmkuhle, has released his second book, The Swiss Effect. This is Erik’s year-long investigation that includes research and interviews that lead to the direct influence European Oligarchs have on US soil. Millions of Americans have wondered, who is running Joe Biden? It is a valid question as we have, in real…
In May of 2024 Governor DeWine ordered a recall on all Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) used by fire departments to aid in stopping high-hazard flammable liquid fires. AFFF agent was found to have forever chemicals that increases the risk of cancer. There were thirty-six fire departments in Northwest Ohio impacted by this recall. (EPA, 2024)…
By: Erica Noggle The holiday season is officially underway, and the town is aglow with the magic of the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest! Local businesses have gone above and beyond to create dazzling, original displays that embody the spirit of the season and showcase their community pride. Now, it’s your turn to help…
Listen to our next Paulding County Business Weekly episode as we meet our new Paulding County Recorder Elect, Sarah Shuherk. Sarah shares what takes place in the Recorder office and how it is an important piece of the county’s history and future. We can’t thank OhioMeansJobs enough for sponsoring this program and the team at…
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Sara Laughlin Marketing Award by the Indiana Library Federation (ILF) in recognition of its communication strategy for the 2023 rollout of the Library’s System Upgrade. The Sara Laughlin Marketing Award honors and recognizes a library for its successful,…
