On Friday, June 28 Paulding County Habitat For Humanity opened the doors of its newest home build in Paulding Ohio. After many donations of time and materials, this 3-bedroom home is ready to hand the keys to its new owner, Linda Koch-Kious. The board of the Paulding County Habitat for Humanity was prepared for this…
Paulding Area Chamber Launches Exciting New Project: Paulding County-opoly The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative and interactive project designed to spotlight local businesses: Paulding County-opoly. This unique board game initiative aims to market Paulding County businesses directly to the community, providing an engaging way for residents…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings & Daycare were recently visited by Marcia Pressler. She visits us once a month in the summer for language time. We work on letter sounds by playing games, singing songs and taking turns. Shown here with Miss Marcia are in back: Jaylani Ward and Josiah Ward. In front are: Johanna Federighi, Savannah…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, June 21st at the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation and Foundation Board representative Kevin Whitlock presented the Board with a check in the amount of $1,010,000. The money is designated for…
Nine graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were honored last evening during a special ceremony. The class successfully completed both the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the program. All nine graduates have also passed the 200-question Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) Certification examination, which is a…
LifeWise Academy in Antwerp, Ohio, is expanding its program to offer classes for Antwerp Local Schools students in grades 1–7. Currently, the program serves only sixth-grade students. Students will travel from the Antwerp School to Antwerp Global Methodist Church to receive Bible- based character education. “Thanks to our supportive community, we are expanding LifeWise classes…
Tuesday July 9th, 2024 the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Patriotic Kiddie Parade! Bike, trike, stroller and wagon parade – bring them all glammed up. Parade line up is at 6:15 p.m. on old Archer Drive (in front of the Antwerp Manor). Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., traveling up Main Street…
Kaitlyn’s Cottage for the recent $1,000 donation received from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This donation will be used for the upcoming golf outing. The golf outing is the biggest fundraiser for Kaitlyn’s Cottage and the cottage is strictly donor funded. To learn more about the upcoming fundraiser on July 12 and 13, please visit their…
It’s a jungle out there! You’ll need all your senses to survive! You’ll learn how at Vacation Bible School at the Antwerp Global Methodist Church this year. Listen! Can you hear a howler monkey screeching and insects buzzing? Look! Do you see a sloth hanging from a tree and a jaguar crouching ready to pounce?…
By: Angel Steiner Mr. John Wirth, lifelong resident of Sherwood Ohio, has hung up his hat from his board of trustees position with Sherwood Bank. He is ready to live a more relaxed life just being a retired husband, father and grandfather. Wirth served on the board of directors for the Sherwood Banc Corporation for…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Ric Beals (Pastor, First Christian Church) as the guest speaker at the June 20, 2024, club meeting. Ric came at the invitation of George Carter (Kiwanian). Ric spoke to the Kiwanians about how he came to be the new pastor for First Christian Church and…
Shown above are five generations of family: Jackie Wyckoff (1/6/1945, sitting, mom); Darin W. Rhoad (6/2/1965, back, son); Amanda Mullins (1/21/1982, right, granddaughter); Kayla Mullins (5/16/2001. Left, great-granddaughter); Ricardo “Rico” Maydwell IV (1/4/2024, baby, great-great-grandson).
Congratulations to Defiance County Economic Development on the recent $2,500 grant received from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund for the Four Flags for Freedom Initiative. To learn more about this exciting initiative, visit www.fourflagsoffreedom.com/. Pictured representing the donation are (L to R) Steve Hubbard, Paige Johnson – Assistant Executive Director for Defiance County Economic Development,…
