The Creative Economy in Northwest Ohio took center stage for shared conversation on Wednesday, August 23rd at The Niswonger in Van Wert. The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation presenting Van Wert Live events welcomed State Representative Roy Klopfenstein and Angela Meleca of Creative Ohio to share insights on the impact of the live performing arts…
On Saturday, July 22, the St. John family hosted a car show around Paulding’s village square to honor the late Scott St. John. Proceeds from a 50/50 raffle, free-will offerings, and a portion of food and drink sales totaled $3,862 and were donated to the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry building fund, Scott’s pet charity.…
By: Don Voelker Originally printed in Gas Engine Magazine 2008 Roger Schuller and his four-man crew keep a 1934 125 HP Buckeye oil engine up and running. My father-in-law, John Narhwold, told me he could hear the Buckeye on his farm 8 miles from Grabill, Ind.,” says Roger Schuller, current owner of the 125 HP…
On August 3rd the Defiance County Commissioners were in Hicksville to donate $20,000 to the Splash Pad Project. Pictured here are Lisa Slattery from the Hicksville Community Fund is shown receiving the generous donation from commissioners Dana Phipps, Mick Pocratsky and David Kern.
Paulding County Economic Development (PCED), in collaboration with First Financial Bank, Small Business Development Center, and Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, have organized a Youth Busi-ness Showcase for young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products or services. Youth up to age 18 are invited to sign up for this year’s fall event. The Youth…
In the Oakwood community was recently blessed by major upgrade at the Oakwood Community Park by Avery Cooper, son of Heather Cooper. Avery has been working all summer on procuring donations to rebuild the playground set at the park by the railroad tracks in Oakwood. He is part of Boy Scout Troop 19 and making…
By: Angel Steiner, Antwerp Chamber secretary Antwerp’s first mural is complete! It has been such an exhilarating experience for the entire village to watch as the south side of Friend Flooring building was transformed from a plain stucco wall into a masterpiece of art. In the words of an admirer of the Mural, “It’s hard…
This past Tuesday, July 18th, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services in Paulding, OH celebrated 10 years of serving the community. They held tours to guests and served hot dogs and Italian ice to guests. Grounded Coffee & Crumbs also had their mobile coffee truck on hand selling drinks with all of the proceeds from that…
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has named Greg Lipps of The Ohio State University as recipient of its 2023 Commitment to Conservation Award. Lipps, a leader in Ohio amphibian and reptile conservation in Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Resources (CFAES), understands the vital role zoos play in conservation. He also serves as…
The downtown Mural Project in Antwerp Ohio is really starting to take shape. Tim Parsley, assistant professor of Painting & Drawing and Program Director of Studio Art at the University of St. Francis has been working through the sun, humidity, and heat to bring this mural to life that Antwerp Chamber of Commerce commissioned from…
Members receive free BBQ lunch, tethered hot air balloon rides, gift, entertainment, and more PAULDING, OH — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative invites members and their immediate family to join the co-op for its 2023 Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Paulding County Fairgrounds in Paulding, Ohio, between 9 am and 1 pm. PPEC members will have…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce sponsored event “Grab Your Neighbor & Explore Your Downtown” will host its annual Patriotic Kiddie Parade & Candy Bar Bingo on July 25th in Antwerp. Grab those bikes, trikes, strollers or wagons and decorate them with some patriotic accessories. Bring them to the line up location on Archer Drive (police station)…
This year’s Lambert Days will be held, as always, on the “Third Full Weekend” in July. The dates this year will be July 21-23 at the Ohio City Firemans Park and Community Building. The grounds are located on OH-118 on the northside of the Village. If you are interested in being a vendor please contact,…
