Blake Leeper was a guest speaker at Antwerp Local Schools on Wednesday October 11th. Leeper has an inspiring story to tell of overcoming adversity. He does not have any legs below the knee and has been wearing prosthetics since he was nine years of age. Since his childhood days, he has become quite the athlete…
PC Workshop has a goal of $8500 for an epic mural project on the side of their new building. Their account currently stands at $7448 which is 88% of their goal. The Artist – Phybr – is from Kansas City, MO. Phybr is a muralist, designer and educator of the arts who has been practicing…
Experience the magic of the holidays in Trans-Siberian-Orchestra style as Siberian Solstice comes to Paulding for the first time to present a musical Christmas concert at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023. The performance will be a fundraiser for the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry Building Fund. The concert will be held at the St.…
Archbold, Ohio – The NSCC Center for Lifelong Learning is offering a special presentation on folklore and urban legends, featuring Dr. Allen Berres of Northwest State. The program, titled “Scary Urban Legends,” will be held at Northwest State on Friday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to noon in room A202. Come listen to a review…
As the breeze turns crisp and the leaves start to crunch, TourismOhio’s list of the “100 Things to Do in Ohio This Fall” is a fitting reminder of the many opportunities to get out and explore the heart of it all this fall. “Fall is a wonderful time for adventure in Ohio,” said Ohio Governor…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor a Chocolate Walk at 13 Antwerp businesses. On Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. begin your evening at the Leland Smith Insurance business to acquire your registered punchcard which will list all the participating Antwerp businesses. Businesses participating include Petals and Vines, &Junque, Oasis…
At the 09/26/23 Hicksville vs. Paulding Volleyball game, Pat King from The Hicksville Rotary Club Foundation was present to offer a challenge to the local community members and businesses in support of the planned Hicksville Splash Pad. The Hicksville Rotary Club is donating up to $35,000 in matching funds. Any individual or entity that donates…
Van Wert, OH Off Stage Productions Inc. is proud to announce the cast and crew for our Fall 2023 Dinner Theatre production of “Four Old Broads”, a comedy by Leslie Kimball. Director Matt Krol is pleased to welcome six veteran Off Stage actors who will be familiar to audiences of recent shows, one actor returning…
Celebrate Open House & 4K at Camp! October 1st will be of our Celebrate Camp open house. EVERYONE is invited for the festivities. Activities will run from 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m. and a free will donation lunch will be served from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. The camp store will be open. There will…
Recently, the Payne Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the Payne business community. Smitty’s Outfitters is located in downtown Payne out of their home — for now — as they get themselves grounded in the business. From Smitty’s Outfitters: “Our family has a great love for the outdoors. We love to travel to…
A staple Paulding County venue for outdoor activities held a kick-off event here to introduce their fall line-up on Saturday. Paulding County Economic Development hosted a ribbon cutting for Auglaize Canoe & Kayak, on the Weller Farm, to unveil their two new corn mazes and many other events and opportunities for the 2023 fall season.…
Van Wert Civic Theatre is proud to announce the achievement of one of our own; Jerry Zimmerman. Recently, Jerry was inducted into the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) Hall of Fame; an honor reserved for those who have given many years of their time and talent to encourage and promote community theatre throughout the state…
The John Paulding Historical Society will host its 22nd ATHS Vintage Truck Show, featuring antique, classic and special interest vehicles, on Sunday, Sept. 17, during the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. The show is held on the museum grounds at 600 Fairground Drive in…
