WT Grover Hill Elementary recently announced their March Students of the Month. They are pictured above (l-r): Grayson LaBounty, Jaxon Porter, Nelliel Orona, Gabriel Dunderman, Amelia Flint, Lane Noffsinger, Lillian Knuth, Dexter Adkins, Tatum Treece, Kinsley Sinn, Josie Proctor, Lyla Orona, Mia Kamphaus. Not pictured: Oaklyn Mobley and Evangeline Scott.
Paulding Junior High School is utilizing the 7-Mindsets curriculum to address the social and emotional needs of students. Each unit revolves around a specific theme students can apply to their lives. This unit’s theme was We Are Connected. Shown in the picture are Paulding Junior High School’s We Are Connect Mindset Motivators.
The Oakwood Library Association hosted its annual Chocolate Extravaganza fundraiser recently at the Cooper Community Library, a branch of the Paulding County Carnegie Library. Just under 100 guests attended each evening (Tuesday and Thursday) to enjoy eight courses of chocolatey decadence. With a “Fiesta” theme, the chocolatiers indulged guests with sombrero cookies, spicy cacti chocolates,…
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) recently introduced legislation to provide additional protections for Ohioans who volunteer to work the polls on any registration or election day. The bill will prohibit employers from taking disciplinary action against an employee for attending training or serving as an election official. Additionally,…
Antwerp Local School hosted their annual Hoops For Heart on March 19, 2025. Participants raised $5,920 for the American Heart Association. Top students donors were Case and Maggie Trabel with $350 each. This annual fundraiser has been sponsored for many years in memory of Jason Reeb.
This Friday night, March 28, eight young women will proudly represent their high school in the Van Wert Peony Pageant where they will compete for the title of Queen Jubilee 50. Candidates have already been scored on a video essay as well as their preliminary interview. During the live pageant, a panel of three judges…
By: Erica Noggle The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 2023-2024 Leadership in Action class, in partnership with the Village of Paulding, has been awarded $15,722 through the NatureWorks grant to support the renovation of the public restroom at Reservoir Park. The Leadership in Action program, designed to cultivate leadership…
Continuing with recognizing West Bend News’ devoted advertisers, let’s look at landscaping supplies. As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, homeowners across the region are gearing up for the season of renewal. Spring is the perfect time to revitalize your outdoor spaces, and one of the most important aspects of a successful…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Ashley Shepherd ,(Family and Children First Coordinator, OCTF Coordinator, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Western Buckeye Educational Center),as the guest speaker at the March 13, 2025, club meeting. Ashley came at the invitation of Lora Lyons,(Mayor of Payne, Ohio and fellow Kiwanian). Ashley spoke to the Kiwanians about…
Annette Danner, Payne Chamber of Commerce Secretary is seen above presenting Annie Morehead with a complimentary 2025 Chamber membership for her new business RITUAL COFFEE LOUNGE located at 125 East Merrin St., Payne. Their hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12:00Noon and closed on Sunday.
The Paulding County History Museum will hold a general meeting at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. The program will feature guest speaker Frank Butwin from the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. The program and meeting are free and open to the public. Founded in 1991, the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor (MVHC) is a regional non-profit organization…
We are blessed to discuss the long-running Paulding County Caring & Sharing Food Pantry in an exciting new facility at 318 North Walnut Street in Paulding. This week we will hear from Executive Director Jodi Schneider and President of the Board Daniel Bulau. Hear how the number of those served continues to climb and learn…
Paulding, OH – After much consideration, Erica Noggle has announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce. Noggle has accepted a new role as Executive Director of the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served as Executive Director of the Paulding Area…
