Ohio State Fair took place recently down by the state capital as it does every year. 4-H students and FFA students from all across the state participate in this prestigious event every summer. They dedicate their young lives to projects in which they are passionate about and some of which they may see a future…
The theme for the 2022 Harlan Days is ‘A Harlan Homecoming’ and our local volunteers have been putting in a lot of hard work getting this year’s festival up and running. This summer we are so glad to welcome everyone back to celebrate the 75th annual Harlan Days in support of the Harlan Community Park!…
Antwerp Boy Scouts hosted the Bad Boys Toys Car Show on Saturday, July 16th. Classic cars, antique cars, vintage cars, unique cars were all represented at this yearly much anticipated event on South Main St. in downtown Antwerp. This year’s event had perfect blue skies and average summer temperatures for Show participants and attendees to…
Deadlines have come and gone, food vendors, craft vendors and direct sales vendors, business vendors are all signed up and ready for 2022 Day in the Park – Island Vibes! on August 13th. 50/50 tickets are printed, silent auction items are being donated, and Cutie Pie submissions are being received daily! Antwerp Chamber met in…
Paulding County sent three area girls to the Ohio State Fair to ride on July 19 & 20th. All three girls qualified with their horses at the Paulding County PAS show during the fair. Pictured here are Delaney Johanns (Paulding Middle School), Ally Jo Merriman (Paulding High School) and Beth Miller (Wayne Trace High School).
Last Friday, July 15th was drizzly and just a little bit dreary. None the less, CoRP pressed on with last minute preparations set up for Paulding’s Summer Blast. The parade — about 3/4 mile long — traveled around the square in downtown Paulding, showing off all the area businesses and organizations (45 entries!) — including…
Mark your calendar for the 75th annual Harlan Days Festival. The dates are August 4, 5, and 6. Fan favorite Demolition Derby Soccer returns on Saturday night in the arena at 7:30. If you haven’t seen it, drivers crash and compete over a six-foot soccer ball while excavators play goalie. The Thursday evening event is…
On Saturday, July 2, 2022, in New Haven, Indiana, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Lineman Andy Hermiller drove a bucket truck through the New Haven Summer Fest Parade while employees walked alongside and passed out candy. It was an exciting way to kick off the 2022 summer parade season for all involved, including the families and…
The 2022 Summer Blast in downtown Paulding is set for THIS Friday, July 15th from 4:00-10:00 p.m. This event is sponsored annually b CoRP (Community Revitalizing Paulding). Food and games begin at 4:00 p.m., The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Kaitlyn Schmit and The Move at 7:30 p.m. And fireworks (sponsored…
By: Reporter Caydence Rue During the Paulding County Fair, the Paulding FFA had over 80 members participate in a variety of activities from still projects to livestock projects as well as the kickball tournament. This year’s fair was June 11th-18th, with many activities each day. The Paulding FFA had livestock projects in all the barns…
By: Angel Steiner At the June 15th Chamber of Commerce meeting in Antwerp, members were busy getting the plans together for all of the areas of the annual Day In the Park festival at Riverside Veterans Memorial Park in Antwerp. The participating members divide into committees and take charge in securing all things needed in…
There’s just something about the small rural town of Grabill, Indiana. Despite being located in the heart of Amish farm country and nowhere near a major traffic thoroughfare, it has been able to thrive through good times and bad for 120 years. The hard-working spirit of its townspeople has produced a variety of successful businesses…
2022 Paulding County 4-H Fair was a hot one! From sweltering heat and humidity to severe weather threats to fire department sprinkles for heat exhausted animals. The huge swamp fans were a great benefit to all, but especially to the furry 4-legged friends. Walking through the animal barns, fair-goers were met with animals lounging in…
