Category: Community

Okuley’s Pharmacy opening in Paulding, Ohio

PAULDING, OH – Okuley’s Pharmacy, located in Continental and Defiance, Ohio, is excited to announce the opening of a new location. Okuley’s Pharmacy – Paulding will be located at 829 North Williams Street (former Fastenal location next to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles).  “This is an exciting announcement for Paulding County,” stated Paulding County Economic…

FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA RECEIVES GRANT 

In the month of July, Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 granted donations to 10 different organizations! The first grant given this month was to Fairview High School FCCLA. The students will be using this $1,000 grant for their National Competition coming up in Seattle. Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Ruby Elston and Paul Speiser –…

Museum Hosting Barbecue Chicken Dinner

Once again, Andy’s Knockout Chicken from Fort Wayne will be roasting delicious barbecue chicken from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3. The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive, Paulding, across the street from the fairgrounds. Select either a half-chicken or quarter-chicken. Meals include chicken, baked beans, choice of cole slaw or fresh vegetables, plus applesauce…

LifeWise Academy coming to Woodlan Elementary!

LifeWise Academy is coming to the East Allen County community! LifeWise is a released time religious instruction program which lists to provide Bible education for public school students during school hours. The program is off school property, privately funded, and parent permitted. We are excited to share information about LifeWise Academy and the local LifeWise…

Noggle speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Erica Noggle (Executive Director, Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce and fellow Kiwanian) as the guest speaker at the July 18, 2024, club meeting. Erica presented at the invitation of Bob West (Holcim). She spoke to the Kiwanians about the Paulding County Trails project and how…

Hometown Speech Connections Opens in Antwerp

Hometown Speech Connections opened an office in Antwerp on July 7th and was recognized by the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce on July 17th with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Jennifer Smith, resident of Antwerp, OH is a speech-language pathologist and is the owner of Hometown Speech Connections located at the Main Street Business Center in downtown…

Latty Community Festival: July 27th!

If you’ve ever visited, lived in, or driven past Latty, Ohio on State Route 613 or US 127, come and see what’s happening in this small but active community. Sponsored by Latty area churches, the Third Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Latty Town Hall and Park. (There is no rain date.) …

Parkview Health Named No. 3 Nonprofit, No. 18 Overall by Inspiring Workplaces Group

Parkview Health was recently selected as the No. 3 nonprofit organization and No. 18 overall on the 2024 North American Inspiring Workplaces Top 100 list. It’s the first time Parkview has been recognized by the international Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), which recognizes and helps shape the forward-thinking organizations that put their people first. Parkview ranked within…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Last Friday, Limaland Motorsports Park celebrated Independence Day weekend with Firecracker Friday and Tribute to “Mr. Excitement” Tim Allison. Kasey Jedrzejek drove the 11N to his first ever Limaland victory in the Great Lakes Super Sprints competition. Dylan Woodling took the win for the second straight week in DIRTcar UMP Modified feature…

District Governor Visits New Haven Lions Club

On July 8th, the New Haven Lions Club hosted a visit with District Governor James Bush. Pictured above are (front row, l-r) NH Secretary Bob Hudson, NH President Susie Hudson, NH Tail twister Dr. Victor Fitch, NH Director Bill Hart and District Governor James Bush (who installed the officers); (back row, l-r) NH Director Steve…