In conjunction with the upcoming “Huber Canteen: A USO WWII Tribute to Our Troops” event, photos of military veterans or active duty service members are needed to be displayed on the Huber Canteen’s Wall of Honor. The Huber Canteen will recreate the 1940s Hollywood Canteen which opened its doors to over 4 million servicemen during…
This year’s annual Festival of Trees at the John Paulding Historical Society museum promises to be a real crowd pleaser! The museum is located across the street from the Fairgrounds in Paulding. Dates are November 9, 10 & 11 and November 16 & 17. “This is our largest fundraiser of the year.” Kim Sutton, JPHS…
The John Paulding Historical Society presented A Taste of History on Friday and Saturday evening, October 5 and 6 at the Museum in Paulding. Renee Boss directed this encore production of “No Compromise: Mosquitoes & Mayhem in the Great Black Swamp; The Story of the Reservoir War” that was written by Jane Nice. Pianist for…
It’s not too late to get your tickets for A Taste of History presented by the John Paulding Historical Society, featuring an encore performance of ‘No Compromise’, the story of the Reservoir War, mosquitoes and mayhem. The dinner theater will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 at the…
By: Stan Jordan The Logan Elm that stood near Circleville in Pickway County, Ohio was one of the largest elms that was ever recorded. The 65ft tall tree had a trunk circumference of 24ft and a crown spread of 180ft. This tree died in 1964, it had been weakened by the Dutch Elm Disease and…
The John Paulding Historical Society is proud to present A Taste of History with an encore performance of ‘No Compromise’, the story of the Reservoir War, mosquitoes and mayhem. The evening will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 at the JPHS museum. A four course meal will be served…
Woodpeckers By: Stan Jordan I feel real good about writing this column on the woodpecker because nearly everyone holds them all in high esteem. Just like the cardinals and doves. I, myself, like to hear them peck for their food and to watch them get their food. They are structure workers and they survive on…
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 real estate team partnered with the Paulding County Parks District regarding the transfer of the former roadside rest area located on county Road 424 in New Rochester. The roadside park, located just north of the village of Cecil, was previously owned by the state of Ohio. Following…
This year’s Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow will offer both an educational and cultural event. We will start the week end with Adam Strack and Mike Mowry on Friday evening, August, 10th. This is a concert with Adam and Mike singing with guitar accompaniment. It will be an entertaining evening for all in attendance. Start time is…
Ohio Sesquicentennial Farm is an intriguing title for a farm, but it has deep meaning to many in the Zuber family, the Steve and Sandy Zuber family, that is. The farm’s dba is Carryall Farms and Carryall Seeds, and in all the generations of Zuber farming is set to celebrate its 168th year this year.…
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in September 2018! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of…
As we each go through our busy and hectic lives, time passes by and we lose opportunities that are right in front of us. We get so caught up with work, paying bills, taking the kids to ball games, helping friends, volunteering… etc. that we forget to slow down, relax and enjoy what’s around us.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) helped welcome veterans to the National Mall as part of the Flag City Honor Flight’s trip to Washington. Honor Flights take veterans to see the memorials that were built in honor of their service at no cost to the veterans. The Flag City Honor Flight organization is…
