Paulding Exempted Village Schools are requesting the community’s help with their trick or treat food pantry drive that is planned for this year’s Halloween. On Thursday, October 31 during the Oakwood and Paulding communities’ annual trick or treat times, Paulding JH and HS students will be out trick or treating for FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS. These…
On October 2 a report of a rape case was given to Antwerp Police Department. The case was investigated and it was determined no rape had occurred. On October 3 the police department received a vandalism report. It appeared mail boxes on Park Ave. and Main St. had been knocked over. The case is being…
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry’s purpose is to support Paulding County residents who are experiencing food insecurity. They are run entirely on donations of food and financial support from the local communities. Now, the pantry is prepared to also accept grain donations from farm owners. And the pantry will sell that grain to help…
This year’s Woodburn Christian Children’s Home Auction took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Woodlan High School gym. There were over 400 people in attendance not counting the numerous volunteers who were an integral part of organizing the event and making sure each aspect of the auction took off and went without a…
The current First United Presbyterian Church building in Antwerp Ohio was completed in 1902. It is all original construction including the stained glass. You may have noticed this past summer, a mason who specializes in preserving and restoring historical brick came and did some much needed maintenance on the limestone and brick exterior surface of…
On Sunday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Bible Fellowship Church (in Paulding, OH across from the hospital) will be having a family movie night for all in the community. The film, Chariots of Fire, winner of four Academy Awards, is the inspiring true story of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924…
BOWLING GREEN, OH — Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) today presented Paulding County Veteran William Young with a Bronze Star for his meritorious service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Young served as one of the members of the ‘B’ Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, Military Police Brigade. This Bronze Star awarded to Young…
Our first Paulding County Recycling Extravaganza, held on July 20th, was a huge success. We processed more than 1,500 gallons of paint, 500 pounds of fluorescent bulbs, 2.5 tons of electronics and just under 30,000 pounds of tires. The turnout was excellent as it was a beautiful day and a lot of pent-up demand. Total…
This week we sit down with Eric Davis, Business Development Representative with Wessler Engineering and discuss all things water. Drinking water, surface water, sewer water and all things related to this. We hear how the workforce that helps operate and maintain these services in aging and how we need to develop a new pipeline of…
For over 50 years each October, the Latty Community and surrounding area has generously donated money during Friends United Methodist Church’s annual “Trick or Treat/Harvest Soup Supper.” This year it will be an “Eat In” or “Drive-Thru” event on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The “Trick or Treating” event is not your typical candy hand-out, but an opportunity to…
Clyde Barton Overmyer was born October 12, 1897 in Payne. The son of John Arthur Overmyer, born March 22, 1868 in Brownsville, Licking County, Ohio. And Ida Alice (Barton) Overmyer, born March 25, 1872 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. This couple was married June 27, 1889. They became the proud parents to Mytle Bloom Overmyer…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I have always been curious about things that took place in history. One interesting thing to me is the many ships that have sunk to the bottom of the oceans. I always wonder what is or was on those ships, I also think of the people aboard the ships…
Psalm 54:4 (KJV) Behold, God is mine helper: The LORD is with them that uphold my soul. Jeremiah 20:11 (KJV) But the LORD is with me as a might terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall…
