The Paulding County Carnegie Library’s Susan Deatrick, Head of Youth Services has received a grant for Solar Eclipse viewing glasses from SEAL (Solar Eclipses Activities for Libraries). The project was funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The mission of the Gordon and Betty Moorefoundation was established to create positive outcomes for future generations. In…
Get ready for a wine-derful time at the annual John Paulding Historical Society Wine Tasting on Saturday, March 16. Doors will open for the movie-themed event at 6:00 p.m. The fun gets under way at 7:00 p.m. with a selection of tasty wines and cheeses, plus door prizes, silent and live auctions, 50/50 drawing, and…
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum located at 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne have announced that there will be a Global War on Terrorism monuments constructed on the memorial grounds to honor all those that served in the Middle East conflicts. Tim Schild, Board Member at the Veterans Memorial is heading up the…
It all started in the basement of (Delphos) Dutch Mickelson on W. River Street in the 1950’s. Dutch taught his son, David, the trade. Dave can still hear his Dad saying “If you don’t do it right, then just don’t do it at all!” Back then it wasn’t just re-upholstering things … they built the…
National Wreaths Across America Day was be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. More than two million volunteers and supporters gathered to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,225 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Wreaths Across America in Paulding County ordered 1200 wreaths this year and covered nine cemeteries.…
Wreaths Across America will host it’s annual wreath Ceremony at noon on December 16th at St Paul Cemetery on Rd 114, Paulding, OH. Please come out to help place wreaths for our fallen Veterans. Your help is greatly appreciated!
As the festive season approaches, the city of Fort Wayne is gearing up for an extraordinary event that promises to transport visitors back in time. “Christmas at the Old Fort – A Timeline Event,” scheduled for December 2, 2023, at The Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue, is more than just a celebration; it’s a…
The General Horatio N. Curtis Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was organized 40 years ago in Paulding Co. Ohio. It was Ohio’s first Bicentennial chapter organized during that time; the national # of this OSDAR Society is #4-130-OH. (It was org. in Paulding; the chapter address was Antwerp, OH). This chapter was organized by…
John Paulding Historical Society will host a general meeting and special program at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The meeting is open to everyone. The guest speaker will be Carol Razo, Fiscal Officer for Crane Township. She will discuss planning for the Crane Township Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Crane Township was named for Oliver…
On Friday, Student Council members, Carter Noffsinger and Kolson Stoller, placed flags around the outside of the Grover Hill school to honor local veterans before the Veterans Day Program.
People from all over the area descended to the outskirts of Sherwood at a beautiful tree-covered location called Crystal Fountain Park. Previously, it was owned by the Village of Sherwood, up until brothers, Luke and Levy Kuhn, made an investment to revitalize the area and save the historic land and structure, The Wentworth, from the…
Defiance, OH – November 2023 – The Defiance County Courthouse has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Through November 12, county buildings and landmarks across the country will be illuminated…
St. Jacob’s Church will celebrate 150 years of ministry to the community on Sunday, October 22, 2023 with a special 150th Anniversary and Homecoming. The service will begin at 10:00 A.M. and feature the inspirational music and ministry of Randy Long. In addition to traditional church services and ministry, St. Jacob’s operated a full service…
