Category: Community

James B. Sherwood awarded eagle scout rank 

James B. Sherwood V,  son of James and Tessie Sherwood IV, of Woodburn Indiana was Awarded the Rank of Eagle Scout on March 14, 2024. James started his scouting career as a Cub Scout in Pack 3049 at Leo United Methodist Church in 2013. This is where he learned that he enjoyed scouting activities like…

Paulding High School’s Welding Program Graduates Third Cohort 

Paulding High School proudly announces the successful completion of its after-school certification program in welding. The program, in its 3rd year of completion, is in collaboration with Northwest State Community College (NSCC) and allows students to gain skills and certifications including Welding, OHSA-10, LEAN Six Sigma, and Blueprint Reading. Leading this initiative were Staci Miller,…

Paulding FFA Petting Zoo is A Huge Success!

By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter Friday, April 26th the Paulding FFA Chapter held its annual petting zoo with over 800 students and staff attending.  FFA members volunteered to bring in their animals for students and staff to enjoy. The elementary students truly enjoy this day because they get to pet and interact with livestock…

Archers, Panthers claim Paulding JH Relays Titles

PAULDING – The Antwerp boys and Paulding girls took team titles in the Paulding Junior High Track Relay Meet held Thursday at the home of the Panthers. The Lady Panthers totaled 82 points to claim the championship with county rival Wayne Trace finishing second at 72 and Fairview placed third at 66. Antwerp (62), Ayersville…

This week on PCBW: Holistic Wizard Wellness

This week on PCBW we hear from Joel Fields, owner of Holistic Wizard Wellness in Paulding, Ohio. Listen in as Joel walks through his journey to becoming a licensed massage therapist and a business owner. Learn how his passion for holistic health, and nearly a decade of experience, has created unique services here in Paulding…

Payne Elementary March Students Of the Month

Students of the month earned an “Owl be Responsible” certificate for showing responsibility during the month of March. These students displayed the character trait of responsibility in many aspects of their school day.  Thank you for your effort. Front Row: Chase Seibert, Ella Carnahan, Sawyer Stoller, Teresa Monterroso, Holden Mullins. Second Row: Brady Cox, Jerica Gonzales,…

Local 5K organization Receives donation

Congratulations to One Step at a Time 5k Run/Walk for recently receiving a $1,000 grant from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This money was used for the suicide prevention events that were held all throughout this past week, along side Team Kevins. Pictured receiving the grant (l-r) is Sherri Hammersmith – Founder of One Step at…

Defiance Moose Lodge Donates to Senior Svc. Auxiliary

Defiance County Senior Services Auxiliary received a $1,000 grant from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant money will be used towards new activities and events for our Defiance Seniors! Pictured presenting and receiving the grant (l-r) is Stacy McCartney – Defiance Moose Lodge Administrator and Nick Wichman – Defiance County Senior Services Auxiliary Director.

Hands Of Hope Hosts Pam Stenzel

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services hosted Pam Stenzel at the Paulding HS/MS auditeria on Wednesday night, April 17. Pam talked about sexual integrity, choices, worth, and health. There was a crowd of about 50 teens and many adults as well. Many who came commented that she was very inspiring and she educated them on various issues. …