By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter Recently, nine Paulding FFA officers and Ag teacher Mrs. Staci Miller traveled to Huntington Indiana for a FFA leadership summit held at Huntington University. At this conference, the officers got to take a tour of Huntington’s campus. They also heard from current and alumni students, as well as the…
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter At the end of January, the Paulding FFA secretary, treasurer, and reporter’s books were evaluated and graded. The chapter received not only a GOLD rating on all three books but they all also got a perfect score. The chapter is so proud of Jalyn Klopfenstein, Tyler Schlatter, and Grace…
On Saturday, January 27th members of the Paulding Junior High wrestling team volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown above are (l-r) Maggie Hayes, Magdiel Lopez Santiago, Brady Hayes, Coach Sheridan Matty, Owen Workman, and Braydon Jacobs.
Paulding High School recently announced their January Students of the Month. Pictured above are the student of the month recipients (l-r) Freshman Vivienne Myer, Sophomore Kaitlynn Breedlove, Junior Grace Goyings, and Senior Adam Stahl.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling sectionals took place over the weekend with host New Haven capturing its own sectional by nipping second place Snider for the title. The Bulldogs racked up 250 points to win the tournament with the Panthers finishing as runner-ups with 245-1/2 points. Homestead finished third at 230-1/2 followed by…
Recently the Hicksville Piecemakers Quilt Group donated a quilt to the Hicksville Beautification Committee to assist with their fundraising efforts. The Beautification Committee will raffle off the quilt, with the winning ticket to be drawn at the annual plant event on Mother’s Day weekend. For information contact HBC members Diane Collins, Bobbi Sinn, Susan Mack,…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Kobe Foor and Jamy Hunt (Paulding FFA) as the guest speakers at the February 1st, 2024, club meeting. Kobe and Jamy came at the invitation of Heather Hunt (Secretary, Western Buckeye ESC). They spoke to the Kiwanians about the Paulding FFA including programs, fundraisers, and…
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County would like to acknowledge Avengrid for all the volunteer hours they have put in to help finish the house under construction in Paulding. Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County is seeking a partner family for its 10th home, which will be completed shortly on Water Street in Paulding. Applications…
The Wayne Trace Wrestling Team spent two days competing in the Lima Central Catholic Invitational on January 26th and 27th. The Invitational sees wrestlers from 36 schools from all over Ohio. At the end of the weekend, Wayne Trace was represented by 3 placers. Corbin Kimmel finished the weekend in 3rd place, Nate Osborn in…
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating K9 Cooper’s 10th birthday, as well as his retirement. Cooper was purchased with a generous donation from the Cooper Family Foundation. “I remember when Caleb and I went to pick out this dog. We discussed how fitting to name him Cooper in honor of the Cooper Family Foundation.…
The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the successful ribbon-cutting ceremony for the much-anticipated Dollar General in Grover Hill. The event took place on January 29th at 10:00 am, marking a significant milestone for the community and its residents. The ceremony, hosted by the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, was attended by community members,…
Ohio Wildlife Officer Mike Ohlrich, of Liberty Center, has a new assignment in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. He replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Anthony Lemle, who was assigned to Noble County. Officer Ohlrich is a graduate of Liberty Center High School. In 2008, he graduated from…
By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On January 20, 2024, the Countryside Kids had their first meeting of the year. With only about 25 kids in attendance, the Secretary, Kailyn Karhoff, called the meeting to order, as the president nor the vice president was at the meeting. Then after that the reading of the…
