As part of the preparations for the township’s highly anticipated bicentennial celebration in August 2025, officials have been diligently uncovering and documenting historical landmarks and events unique to the township. One recent discovery is a towering Bur Oak tree located on Road 180, a living testament to the region’s abundant natural history. This extraordinary Bur…
By: PAULDING COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM Christmases Past From the Paulding Democrat of Dec. 26, 1878: Tuesday, Dec. 24, the coldest night we have had this winter. Thermometer marks 11° below zero. Several canal boats have cast anchor in the port of Antwerp, and will lay here during the winter. Board of Health Notice: There being…
By: PAULDING COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM 20 Years Ago From the Paulding County Process of Dec. 17, 2004: Wayne Trace Local School Board welcomed Lori Davis as the district’s new treasurer. A credit union in Antwerp was the target of a second armed robbery in less than two months. No one was injured during the robbery.…
The Middle Creek Church in Grover Hill is holding their 4th Annual Wreath Ceremony on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. Please join us as we honor our beloved veterans buried at Middle Creek Cemetery. There will be a short program in Middle Creek Church then we will move outside as we take time to…
Crane Township will celebrate its bicentennial next year in August 2025. As part of the bicentennial celebration, the Trustees commissioned a flag to honor the township’s rich history. Designed by Anna Wells, niece of Trustee Kevin Stuart, and officially approved by the Trustees in August 2024, the flag’s elements are filled with symbolism that reflects…
Recently, Hicksville Schools held their annual Veterans’ Day program. As part of a wonderful event honoring all who have served, the Piecemakers Quilt Group of Hicksville awarded a quilt to one of the attendees. The name drawn to receive the quilt was Mike Ingram, recently retired from the US Marine Corps.
By: PAULDING COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM 40 Years Ago From the Paulding Progress of Nov. 14, 1984: Most of the work on replacing Five Span Bridge near Junction is complete. ODOT expects to open the bridge possibly the day before or after Thanksgiving. Stokely’s Finest Foods, Oconomowoc Canning Company, announced the appointment of Alan Griffiths as…
The Oakwood Elementary students put on a wonderful program for many veterans on Monday, November 11th. The program was under the direction of Sid Rindler, the music teacher. Her dad Scott and her grandfather Ron were both in attendance at the program and both are veterans of the US Army. Shown with Miss Rindler are…
Baughman Tile Company recently made a significant donation to the Paulding Veterans Memorial. The Paulding Veterans Memorial Project is focused on building a memorial park to honor those brave men and women from our community who served in the armed forces of the United States of America. For more information about supporting the Paulding Veterans…
The Board of Directors of Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival Inc. is sending out this notification to let you know that we will be ceasing operation, and there will not be a 2025 Fall Festival. It has become too difficult for us and participating not for profits to find volunteers. We feel the festival has…
Carol Razo was the guest of Rotary Member Kristine Stuart at our meeting on 10-31-2024 Her program discussed the upcoming Crane Township Bicentennial, coming up in August of 2025. Many activities such as Hog Roast, Homemade Ice Cream, and guided Nature Tours as Crane Twp. Turns 200 years old. This was a very great presentation…
The Defiance County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society met recently at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Defiance to hold their annual business meeting and elections. Officers elected for 2025-2026 are: President – Rhonda Casler; Vice-President – Summer Searfoss; Recording Secretary – Mary Williams; Treasurer – Dan Hasch; Corresponding Secretary – Dianne Kline;…
Northwest State Community College invites area veterans to enjoy a complimentary Veterans Luncheon on Thursday, November 7th, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Voinovich Auditorium on the College’s Archbold campus. NSCC currently has approximately 120 student-veterans pursuing coursework, credentialing, certificates and/or associate degrees. NSCC President Dr. Todd Hernandez, a US Navy veteran, will open the…
