The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is funding a student-led Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project at the Liberty-Benton Academic Complex. Applying for a SRTS grant is an extensive process not commonly undertaken by students, but by school districts, local governments, regional transportation planning organizations, or community-based organizations. The project consists of constructing a multi-use…
Category: Community
Baughman Tile Co. Makes Donation to Paulding Veterans Memorial
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•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…
Note From Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival Board of Directors
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•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…
Ravens Care Receives Grant from Defiance Moose Lodge
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•Congratulations to Ravens Care Inc. on the recent grant received from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 for $1,000. This grant money will be used to assist the community needs during crisis. Visit https://www.ravenscare.org/ to learn more! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Katie Polzin – Ravens Care Director and Bill Spencer – Moose Lodge President.
Niles places 125th at state meet
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•Copsey speaks to Kiwanis
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•The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Tim Copsey, Director (Paulding County Economic Development, Paulding, Ohio)as the guest speaker at the October 31, 2024, club meeting. Tim came at the invitation of John Daeger (Paulding VFW Post 587, Commander and Fellow Kiwanian).Tim spoke to the Kiwanians about the many benefits of Land Banks in…
Museum’s Festival of Trees Continues Through Saturday
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•“Let’s Trim the Tree” is the theme for the annual Festival of Trees at Paulding County History Museum in Paulding. The festival opened Nov. 8 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 16. It’s not too late to enjoy the meals and local live entertainment on the schedule. Admission and parking are free. Donations are greatly appreciated.…
Guest Speaker at Antwerp Rotary Meeting: Carol Razo
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•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…
Paulding FFA Members Receive FFA Jacket from Beck’s Blue Jacket Program
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•By: Staci Miller, FFA Advisor On November 5th, the Ohio Foundation announced the list of members who will receive a FFA jacket through the Ohio FFA Foundation’s Blue Jacket program. The Paulding FFA had several first-year members apply to receive a jacket by filling out a few essay questions about their future plans in the…
Bakle Signs with Bluffton University
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•Klopfenstein To Serve Second Term
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•Roy W Klopfenstein has been re-elected to serve a second term as State Representative for the 82nd Ohio House District which consists of Putnam, Van Wert, Paulding, and part of Defiance Counties. During his first term, Klopfenstein served as vice chairman of the Agriculture Committee along with positions on the State and Local Government, Transportation…
ANTWERP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
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•All across the US small businesses and customers alike are getting excited for Small Business Saturday this year. Antwerp is going to celebrate Shop Antwerp First on November 23rd, a week before the traditional Small Business Saturday. This is a very important way to support the small businesses in your own towns and communities. Small…
Antwerp Police Reports
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•On October 19 a resident of E. River St. reported that her mom and step-father had trespassed on her property by leaving a vehicle on her property. On October 21 an unruly juvenile was reported at residence at North Garden Apartments. The officer investigated and deescalated the situation by allowing the juvenile to go with…