The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted their annual Business and Industry Appreciation Banquet. Over 200 guests gathered at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp to network and join in the evening event. Key-note speaker for the evening was Dr. Marty Miller, Superintendent of Antwerp Local School. Dr. Miller shared his Paulding County upbringing…
Participants of all ages came out to the Clock Tower Plaza in Woodburn on Saturday, October 29 to participate in a variety of fun family events. Winners from the Chalk Walk included: Ages 11+: Taya Fruits, 1st Place and Malakai Yates, 2nd Place; Ages 8-10: Madalyn Wagner, 1st Place and Brinley Wagner, 2nd Place; Ages 7 and Under: Easton…
Antwerp Chamber knows that everyone is breathlessly waiting to see what is in store for Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2022. Well, the wait is over! We will be playing BINGO this year to kick off the holiday shopping season. There are two different opportunities to play: a cover all card starting on November…
By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter On October 1st, 8 members from the Paulding FFA chapter attended the trap shoot at the Paulding Fish and Game Club. This was the first trap shoot for the school year. The members went through the safety precautions with a fish and game member before the competition to ensure…
The Van Wert Peony Pageant Committee would like to announce that applications are available at participating schools for prospective pageant candidates for the 2023 event, which will be held on Friday, March 31st at Lifehouse Church in Van Wert. Any school that is a member of Vantage Career Center may select a female candidate…
Paulding Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Chamber Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp. Paulding Chamber members enjoyed an evening of good food, good fellowship, awards, and a little fun with a Cake Dash. Diamonds & Denim was the theme of the evening. Several businesses were recognized for their…
“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…
