Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) held their 24th annual business & industry appreciation banquet on Tuesday, November 12th at Grant’s Catering. The annual banquet brought many of our local, state and regional business partners together to recap the achievements and growth in Paulding County since last year. Following a social hour, complete with music provided…
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) granted $7,500 to Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau (DDVB) from the Defiance City Capital Projects, Offerle Family and Wertz Family funds under the DAF umbrella. This grant will be used for the continuation of the Facade Enhancement Program in downtown Defiance. Pictured representing the grant are (L to R) Katie…
An effort to provide transitional sober housing is underway in Paulding County. “Reclaimed Living” is a court-supported and faith-based group whose mission is to provide supportive, safe, and temporary housing for local residents struggling with substance abuse, and give them resources to reclaim their lives and become the people God created them to be for…
Starting December 2 enter to win a Holiday Season Picnic Basket. Drawing boxes will be in businesses in Woodburn. The basket will contain goodies to eat and gifts certificates to area businesses. This drawing is sponsored by Woodburn Main Street and Char’s Grill. The winner will be announced on December 14, 2024.
ARTHUR – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash involving a pedestrian and a school bus. The crash occurred November 25 at 7:33 a.m. on County Road 209 near Township Road 184 in Auglaize Township in Paulding County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Paulding Exempted Village…
Ann’s Bright Beginners are visited twice a month by Mrs. Erika Johanns, SNAP- ED assistant from the Ohio Extension Office in Paulding. She shares healthy habits with the children such as nutrition, MyPlate, exercises, plus she always brings along a new tasty treat for us to try. Shown here with Miss Erika in the back…
Shout out to Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 for your partnership and support of our Defiance County community over the last year! During the Moose fiscal year of November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024, they have donated $141,665 through the Defiance Area Foundation (DAF). Pictured with the check are (L to R) Anne Murray –…
Paulding High School October Students of the Month are pictured above (l-r) Freshman: Kyler Foor, Sophomore: Vivienne Myers, Junior: Addison Pease, and Senior: Johnny Lipps.
Father, I praise You that I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and that I shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand). I will say of You, Lord, “the Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God; on Him I lean…
The Fairview FFA had another amazing year at the 97th-annual National Convention! Nine members, including the whole officer team and an extra member, attended the trip. They got up early on Wednesday October 23 and headed down to Indianapolis. On the way down they decided to make some stops and go on some tours. They…
October 29, a domestic dispute was reported at Leinard MHP. Officer responded and one party had already left. A report was prepared, but nothing physical had occurred. October 29, an officer saw a side by side driving down the road in the village. It was stopped and explained they were not allowed to drive on…
By: Ron Burt Last weekend was the North vs South Shootout at Garaway Speedway for the big block ISMA/MSS Supermodifieds. The drivers, crews and fans took the drive to Sophia, North Carolina. Caraway Speedway is a .455 mile asphalt short track located near Asheboro that runs weekly races and several series. They also run several Whelen Southern Modified…
On Saturday, November 9th sixth grade students and staff from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture from left are: Brantley Myles, Iridessa Reyes, Mrs. Amanda Tice (Science/Social Studies Teacher), Mr. Phil Romero (Intervention Specialist), Avri Schroeder, and Julio Cortes Becerra.
