Stephani Schultz, nursing professional development med/surg specialist for Parkview Health, was recently named the Nursing Educator of the Year by the Indiana Nurses Foundation (INF). Schultz was recognized for her work in nursing research and development of evidence-based practices for Parkview, as well as for the daily support she provides to other members of Parkview’s…
Does your home need an inspection? Are you looking at a home that you can’t decide if it needs rehabilitated or torn down? Do you like eating food and ice cream along the river? You can get answers to all of these questions and more this week when you listen to PCBW this week. Meet…
Virginia Paulus, a long-time supporter and former board of director of the Paulding County Area Foundation has funded a scholarship through the Paulding County Area Foundation, which is available to university/college students entering their junior year, or third year of studies at an Ohio college or university and graduating from Paulding High School. Awarded for…
Wayne Trace Junior-Senior High School just finished its 2023-2024 school year with a variety of PBIS activities and give-aways, thanks to our sponsors including Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service, Grover Hill VFW Post 2873, Van Wert Cinemas, and the Sorensen Family. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is an evidence-based framework used in Ohio…
After a blockbuster 2023, where $5,000 was raised by the community for the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry building project, the First Presbyterian Church of Paulding (look for the yellow bricks) will be offering booth spaces in its parking lot during the 127 Yard Sale once again. Spaces are available from Wednesday, July 31, through…
St John Lutheran Church, Hicksville, Ohio held the rite of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. Minister Alex Heffelfinger confirmed McKenna Baird, daughter of Ken & Tiffanie Baird and Rylee Chrisman son of Chad & Jennifer Kurtz. A fellowship time after the service was in their honor.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s annual Paint-the-Plow contest winners are Hancock County’s Riverdale Middle School and the Paulding FFA Chapter. Riverdale, located in Mt. Blanchard, collected the most votes on social media to win the people’s choice award, earning 969 votes on ODOT District 1’s Facebook page contest. The plow with the…
Imagine riding the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra while hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea. Learn all about the life of a musher and her sled dogs during special presentations June 4 at all three Defiance Public Library System locations.…
Paulding County Carnegie Library employees, Susan Deatrick, Jamie Lammers, Teresa Reel and Jennifer Meyer recently completed their requirements for Certified Public Library Staff through the Ohio Library Council. Renewals for certification is every 5 years and requires 50 hours of continuous training.
The Paulding County Retired Teachers Association recently awarded $1200 in scholarships to four high school seniors planning to enter the field of education. Nathaniel Guyton, Braydon Kingen, Aewyn McMichael, and Brenna Thomas each received a $300 scholarship. Nathaniel, the son of Joe Guyton and Magdalena Taylor will graduate from Wayne Trace High School. He plans…
In small town America, each community has its own unique history and components that make up that history. Whether it be buildings, events, parks, etc. there are certain things that leave their mark on a town or community. Dari Delite is one such fixture for the village of Hicksville. It is a Dairy Bar/Diner owned…
Established through House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly and administered by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Van Wert County Commissioners, the Healthy Aging Grants Program provides support for local aging services that focus on helping Van Wert Seniors aged 60 and older to stay healthy, live longer, and maintain their independence.…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Gem of the Year Award every year. The first recorded Antwerp Diamond / Gem of the Year Award was back in 1974 and Nick Daeger was that first recipient. The list of recipients over the past five decades have included local educators, business owners, village officials, local law enforcements…
