“Let Heaven & Nature Sing” is the theme for this year’s Festival of Trees at John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding. The line from the beloved Christmas song “Joy to the World” evokes angels, starry heavens, woodlands, mountains, wildlife, the beauty of nature, music, choirs and much more throughout the museum buildings. The dates will…
On Wednesday October 26th, the Payne Elementary participated in their annual Halloween parade. All the students were invited to dress up in their Halloween costume and walk around the Village of Payne. Escorted by the Payne Police Chief Rodney Miller, Payne Volunteer Fire and EMS, the students and staff were lead through the village to…
Hicksville Community Fund is spearheading efforts to raise the estimated $800,000 needed to build a splash pad at the Hicksville village park. A number of very generous donations has quickly moved the dream even closer to reality. HCF is asking other businesses, organizations and individuals to step forward with tax deductible donations to make this…
Antwerp: October 29 — Costume Parade & Judging – Parade line up at Antwerp Manor on Archer Dr. at 3:15 p.m. Parade will go through town to the Fire Department for the Costume Judging. Trick or Treat to follow, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Payne: October 29 — Trick or Treat: 4:30-6:00 p.m. for younger kids. Costume judging…
Northwest State Community College recently hosted its 2nd Annual Van Wert Golf Outing on Friday, September 16th at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. 96 participants enjoyed a fun day of golf, games and prizes, all in an effort to raise NSCC scholarship dollars for Paulding and Van Wert learners. In total, approximately $13,000…
The Village of Convoy Historical Society will welcome David Westrick of Maumee doing a presentation on the Battle of Fallen Timbers at The Convoy Opera House, October 16th at 1:00 p.m. He is a retired communications consultant and historical researcher. He has worked with Metroparks Toledo to preserve the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miami…
By: Ron Burt Sprint car fans were treated to one the Midwest’s best open-wheel racing shows of the year at Eldora Speedway last week. Eldora Hosted the Four Crown Nationals Friday night kicked off the weekend with the USAC National Midgets and the World of Outlaw Sprints. On Saturday night the USAC Midgets returned along…
Off Stage Productions Inc. is pleased to announce the cast and crew for our fall 2022 Dinner Theatre production of “Honky Tonk Hissy Fit”, a Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. This cast of nine actors will include several you may have seen in past performances as well as two making their theatre debut with this show! …
First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Paulding OH is hosting its 40th Annual Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9 am until 12:30 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am. The church is located at the corner of Caroline and Cherry Streets in Paulding, one block from the courthouse square. This year, our featured guest…
On Saturday October 15, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rich’s Auto Center, 2135 Sandpoint Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46809, shop dog, ‘Charlie’ is hosting a party for his birthday to benefit the Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. With a donation at the entrance, guests will be entered in a chance to win $250 worth of service…
By: Paulding FFA Reporter Caydence Rue On Monday September 5th the Paulding FFA Chapter had 28 members walk in the Oakwood Homecoming parade to represent our chapter. Then there were 10 members that stayed to help with kids games and activities. The kids were able to play nine square in the air, dig through a…
Wayne Trace High School recently announced the 2022 Homecoming Court. Pictured here are (bottom row, l-r) 9th Grade -Torree Sinn, 10th Grade – Harper Myers, 12th Grade – Sydnee Sinn, 12th Grade – Laura Thornell, 12th Grade – Hannah Maenle, 12th Grade – Kiara Bahena, 11th Grade – Melanie Dunham; (top row, l-r) 9th Grade –…
WOODBURN – It was rivalry week for the Woodlan volleyball team as the Lady Warriors fell to Heritage in a heartbreaking five-set defeat before knocking off cross-state rival Antwerp Thursday evening. Against the Archers, Woodlan coasted to a 25-8 win in game one and posted a 25-14 victory in the second set before concluding the…
