State Representative Roy Klopfenstein recently dedicated the entire length of Highway US 24 that traverses through Paulding County as the “Paulding County Purple Heart Memorial Highway,” in honor of those men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for being wounded or killed in any action while serving in the US military. The Purple…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Chief Operating Officer Nick Eltzroth has recently achieved two milestones that showcase his leadership and dedication to the electric cooperative industry. Eltzroth successfully completed the Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program (MIP), a highly selective and intensive electric utility management program offered in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association…
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 in the picture from left are Kyra Aldred (Grade 6), Hudson Spangler (Grade 7), and Addy Halter (Grade 8). 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…
Throughout the spring, the art students at Wayne Trace High School have been extremely busy showcasing their work around the region. In the Scholastic Art Show which just wrapped up at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, six Raiders exhibited pieces. Senior Luke Stouffer received a Gold Key and a Silver Key, Junior Axel Bidlack received…
On Saturday, April 5th 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: Mrs. Katelyn LaFountain (7th grade math teacher), Ella Zimmerman, Gavin Parrett, Hudson Spangler, Sawyer Hunt, and Mr. Colton Bennett (7th grade writing teacher.)
Paulding Elementary recently announced March Mindset Marvels. Pictured left to right: Front row: Everly Rittenhouse, Sylvee Mapes, Garrett McClain, Grace Laney. Middle row: Natalie Mericle, Marshall Wilhelm, Kenley Miller, Nicholas Anderson, Dean Font, Garrett Wilhelm, Emma VanDeurzen. Back row: Rebeka Mericle, Sienna Harris, Briggs Stoller, Emma Steingass, Evelyn Dangler. Missing from picture: Andrew Schuchart, Ella…
The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted their annual Business, Industry & College Showcase event at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building. The building buzzed with energy as students explored promising career pathways and learned more about Paulding County business as they connected with industry leaders. Junior and senior students from Antwerp, Paulding,…
The Wayne Trace Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Bethany DeJarnett was recently recognized by the Ohio House of Representatives and State Representative Roy Klopfenstein of the 82nd District. The Lady Raiders were presented Proclamations by the Ohio House of Representatives recognizing the squad for its Green Meadows Conference championship and Sectional Championship as well…
The Defiance Area Foundation has announced a generous $25,000 donation from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This contribution will support grants distributed through the Foundation’s donor-advised fund. “We are greatly appreciative of your generosity and all that you are doing to make an impact in the Defiance County communities,” said Chelsie Schroeder, Marketing Director of…
St. Mary School in Edgerton, Ohio is proud to announce that three of its educators—Mrs. Betsy Hug, Mrs. Faith Jones, and Mr. John Michael—have been selected as Fellows in the 2025 cohort of the prestigious Notre Dame STEM Teaching Fellowship. Chosen as one of just eight school-based teams nationwide, the St. Mary trio will join…
On Thursday, April 10, the Paulding Varsity Lady Panthers traveled to Wayne Trace and secured a 5–3 win over the Lady Raiders in a tightly contested non-league softball matchup. Trailing 3–2 after four innings, Paulding surged ahead with three runs in the top of the seventh, taking advantage of timely hitting and Raider errors. The…
Tyler Sanderson, a senior at Wayne Trace Local Schools, was recently notified that he was voted to the Overwatch 2nd Team All-Ohio Esports Team. This is a great accomplishment as this means that he placed in the top 10 out of over 480 players across the state of Ohio.
Lisa Lawson, Project Manager for Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Center for Regional Development (CRD), held a grant writing workshop at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office here. The session empowered 16 local professionals, representing 13 individual businesses, by equipping them with essential skills to navigate the often-complicated world of grants. Lawson introduced attendees…
