The Fort Defiance Players were awarded $12,000 during our March 2024 grant cycle. Congratulations! This money was used to purchase microphones, transmitters and receivers for the Defiance Community Auditorium. This grant was gifted from the Hanna Family Memorial Fund and the Arts and Theatre Field of Interest Fund, both under the Defiance Area Foundation umbrella.…
Van Wert Civic Theatre recently held their Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 awards, celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our community. The most prestigious award, the Trustee Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and service to the theatre, was…
By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter During the Paulding County Fair, the Paulding FFA had many members participate in a variety of activities throughout the week. This year’s fair was June 8th-15th, with many activities going each day from livestock shows to still project judgings. On Monday, several members participated in the annual Jr. Fair…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare were recently visited by Ali McCauley and Ray Hacker and his African Gray Parrot named Bodey. We learned so many things about Bodey and were completely enthralled by him. Then we made parrot shrinkie dink keychains with Ali. If you have a 3, 4 or 5 year old, it’s…
Thursday, June 13, 2024; 10:00 A.M. the Animal & Me show took place at the Paulding County 4-H Fair. Order of Show: Rabbits, Goats, Feeders 2024 Participants: Brady Dunham, Rochelle Clark, Tara Fraley, Jessica Goodwin, Hailey Harris, Grady Helms, Reba Hurting, Eric Jones, Robert Keeterle, Kim Matson, Shenia Mesker, Anna Rickels, Dallas Schuchart, Jonah Sinn,…
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of its Maker Labs, marking a decade of providing hands-on learning opportunities to the community. The Library is using the opportunity not only celebrate the success of the current Maker Labs, but to also announce the launch of three new mini Maker…
First Presbyterian Church of Defiance was the recent recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) for their Tools for School initiative. The collection will be taking place now through August 1st, with various school supplies being collected for students in need. Distribution of the supplies will occur on August 10th and…
WHAT can be recycled: Tires (4 tire limit), Water based paints, Fluorescent Bulbs, E-Waste WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. across from the Paulding Fairgrounds DETAILS: This event is for Paulding County residents only. DL’s and license plates will be verified. Tires may still be on their rim and there is…
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…
