State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) introduced legislation that honors service members who received the Purple Heart. A portion of U.S. 24 to the Paulding County Line will be designated as the “Paulding County Purple Heart Memorial Highway.” Purple Heart recipients are service members who have been wounded or killed while in the line of duty.…
Congratulations to Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau on their recent grant of $2,500 from the Defiance Area Foundation Community Fund. This grant money will be used to improve the Christmas display in Triangle Park, Pontiac Park and Memory Park. Keep an eye out for more grants awarded during our last grant cycle. The next grant…
By: Addy Hunt Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA officer team this year consists of President Grace Goyings, Vice President Jalyn Klopfenstein, Secretary Brooklyn Schlatter, Treasurer Brooke Kilgore, Reporter Addy Hunt, Sentinel Tori Schlatter, Student Advisor Blake Rhonehouse, Parliamentarian Johnny Lipps, and Chaplain Myrriah Manz, along with Ag Education Teacher and FFA advisor Mrs.…
Congratulations to Community Health Professionals (CHP) for their recent grant of $3,500 awarded from the DAF Community Fund. This grant money will be used for grief bags that will be distributed at Grief Camp for children who have lost loved ones. This grant was given as a part of the Defiance Area Foundation grant cycle…
Antwerp Days parade kicked off the morning on June 1st with a beautiful sunny sky. There were over 20 entries in this year’s parade of Summer Fun. Gem of the Year was presented to this year’s recipient during the Opening Ceremonies of Antwerp Days. Presenting the award is Antwerp Chamber President, Christy DeLong to the…
The Allen County Public Library and the ACPL Foundation announced a new fundraising campaign to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to the children of Allen County. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books each month to children from birth to age five, free of charge through funding…
Congratulations to the Defiance Youth Football Association for the $1,000 grant received from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant money will be used to purchase new football helmets for the upcoming season. Pictured (l-r) are Casey Dull – Moose Lodge Administrative Assistant and Calvin Tipton – Treasurer of Defiance Youth Football Association.
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare recently toured Red Angel Pizza, where they got to make their very own pizzas! They learned so much about this local business and were treated so kindly! To sign your 3, 4 or 5 year old up for fall preschool, call 419-399-KIDS (5437) to get on the list. Shown…
On Saturday Morning, June 1st the John Paulding Historical Society unveiled their latest exhibit and announced their entrance to be a dedicated Purpose Heart Museum, along with the Paulding VFW, Honor Guard and the Veteran’s Service Office. The service opened with John Daeger, Commander of the Paulding VFW, opening the ceremony followed by Dan Wilder…
On Monday evening following the Paulding County 4-H Fair Parade, the 4-H Jr Fair King & Queen Coronation took place. Paulding County Commissioner Mark Holtsberry was the MC for the event and he introduced the 2024 Fair Royal Court to those in attendance. Earlier in the afternoon the Jr. King and Jr. Queen and Prince…
We would like to congratulate @sufficientgraceministries on their $5,000 grant received during our last grant cycle, ending in March. This grant was given from the Defiance Area Foundation Community fund for training manuals, supplies, and materials to be used during the SGM Volunteer Training. Pictured (l-r) presenting the grant to SGM is Deb Hench –…
District Governor Terry Marker inducted the 2024-2025 Board of Directors for the Heritage Lions. The Heritage Lions motto is “We Serve” and we welcome anyone who wishes to help their local community to contact a Heritage Lion. Pictured l-r: Pam Birch, Dan Will, Jan Hockemeyer, Tom Wolf, Larry Smith, Rick Boys, Cindy Wolf, Jack Clear,…
Each year, the Hicksville Rotary Club recognizes an individual who has made a difference in the local community. At the June 4 luncheon meeting, the award was given to Hicksville Exempted Village School’s educator, Nathan Ferrell. A very surprised Ferrell was honored by family, friends, and school administrators, plus members of the local Rotary Club.…
