Category: History

DEFIANCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ILLUMINATED GREEN IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS DURING ‘OPERATION GREEN LIGHT’

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 Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry

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…

Fall in Love with ‘Fall in Ohio’

As the breeze turns crisp and the leaves start to crunch, TourismOhio’s list of the “100 Things to Do in Ohio This Fall” is a fitting reminder of the many opportunities to get out and explore the heart of it all this fall.   “Fall is a wonderful time for adventure in Ohio,” said Ohio Governor…

26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine & Hobby Show

The Machinist Group of Northeast Indiana invites you to attend the 26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine and Hobby Show on October 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This year’s show has a new venue,  the pavilion at Monroeville Community Park in Monroeville, Indiana (421 Monroe St, Monroeville Indiana). This is a truly…

Paulding High School Class of 1958 Reunion

The Paulding High School class of 1958 recently held their 65th class reunion at the Paulding Pancake House and Restaurant.  There were 14 former classmates that gathered together for a time of fellowship and remembrances. Back Row: Betty (Fulk) Clark, John Kauser, Terry Mitchell, Shirley (Kupfersmith) Baldwin, John Mohr, Alice (Thomas) Lawson, Janice (Durre) Phlipot.…

Napoleonic Days 1804-1814 @ The Old Fort

Come and witness a reenactment of the Napoleonic Days 1804-1814 at the Old Fort (1201 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne) on Saturday, September 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm or Sunday, September 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. The Napoleonic era was a time of epic land battles, naval engagements, political unrest, and widespread revolution.…

Historical Society to host ‘Movie Night’

The second annual “Movie Night at the Museum” will be presented at John Paulding Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. The public is invited to watch the premiere of “Les Weidenhamer’s Museum Stories.” A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Black Swamp Arbor, Gleaner Life…

A Beast That Still Speaks

By: Don Voelker Originally printed in Gas Engine Magazine 2008 Roger Schuller and his four-man crew keep a 1934 125 HP Buckeye oil engine up and running. My father-in-law, John Narhwold, told me he could hear the Buckeye on his farm 8 miles from Grabill, Ind.,” says Roger Schuller, current owner of the 125 HP…