The Office of Gov. Mike DeWine and Jon Husted, as well as the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives, recently recognized Cooper Farms as the company celebrates its 85th anniversary. On April 17, Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge, Senator Rob McColley and Dillon Barto with Representative Roy Klopfenstein’s office presented Jim, Dianne…
John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding invites artists to submit their artwork for Celebration of Arts and Artists of Paulding County exhibit from May 23 through June 27. This year’s event will feature paintings – oil, acrylic and watercolor. The show is open to current and former Paulding County artists age 16 or older, living…
On April 22, 2023, Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 will open their doors for a public open house. The Lodge is located at 505 S. Main Street in Payne, and it will hold its open house from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Anyone who would like to know more about Freemasonry or is just curious…
The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency hosted last Tuesday, the Ohio EMA’s presentation on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Mr. Collin Campbell and Ms. Christen Swayer- Cunningham of the Planning Branch of Ohio EMA discussed the importance of planning now for the Total Solar Eclipse occurring on April 8th, 2024. Paulding County’s Solar Eclipse Committee…
The dates are fast approaching for the NO Compromise! History of the Reservoir War of 1887 Mystery Dinner Theater. Did you know that there are several dynamiter descendants still living in Paulding County (Antwerp specifically) of these infamous Dynamiters from the Reservoir War? Ask around — know any Harrmann’s? Zuber’s? Champion’s? Applegate’s? Some very familiar…
The cast of “No Compromise” are hard at work memorizing lines and getting their placements solidified on the Dinner Theater stage at the Antwerp Global Methodist Church. This fundraising mystery dinner theater is set to take place on April 14-16, 7:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on 4/16). This interactive dinner theater was written by area historian…
Cooper Farms celebrates 85 years as a family owned and operated farm and food company in 2023. It has grown from a small turkey hatchery started in 1938 to a diversified, vertically integrated turkey, hog and egg company that has stood the test of time in an ever-changing industry. Cooper Farms prides itself on forming…
The John Paulding Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting and election of officers and directors at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5. The program and meeting are free and open to the public. The program will feature Paulding County Park District. The park district is dedicated to acquiring, developing and preserving parks and recreational…
The recently Wreaths Across America Ceremony was a huge success! The group would like to recognize all those who came out to help celebrate local Veterans. Attendance was great with this being the 5th year, Paulding County never disappoints! This year six cemeteries were covered with the 999 wreaths placed by the volunteers in surrounding…
Time is running to get your spot for the John Paulding Historical Society Wine Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, February 25. Doors open for the Vegas-themed event at 6 p.m. The fun gets under way at 7 p.m. with a delicious variety of carefully selected wines and cheeses. Scott Strahley and Jay Dachenhaus return as emcees.…
Revolutionary War Garrison at the Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Avenue on Saturday Only, February 25, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Event is free. Freewill donation. Event Description: Winter in a fort on the Indiana frontier? Harsh temperatures and snow make daily life difficult during the winter months! Continental soldiers and militia will…
Robert and Sue Brown have donated several interesting artifacts to the John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding. Most notable are two portraits of brothers Marion (left) and Walter Brown, both of whom were killed overseas during World War II. The Gilts Brown American Legion in Oakwood is in part named for the fallen pair. Other…
Annette Howard recently donated several items to the John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding, including a 1911 Grover Hill Band jacket, hat and sheet music that belonged to Claude Kohn of Grover Hill. Other artifacts included a photo of Grover Hill Band with Oliver Stemen as band major. The museum is currently closed for the…
