State Reps. Dave Dobos (R-Columbus) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) recently introduced legislation that exempts certain non-commercial seed-sharing activities from laws governing seed labeling, inspection, and advertising. The legislation will allow the Ohio Prairie Association (OPA) to distribute milkweed seeds non-commercially among its members to promote habitats, especially for monarch butterflies around the state. “The bill…
Northwest State Community College celebrated the December 2023 graduating class at their fall ceremony last evening, held as an in-person ceremony in the Voinovich Auditorium. The ceremony recognized the awarding of 109 degrees and/or certificates to 102 students from the divisions of Arts & Sciences; Business & Public Services; Nursing and Allied Health; and Science,…
Paulding Junior High School uses a social-emotional curriculum called The 7-Mindsets to help students explore positive character traits. After each mindset unit is completed teachers at PJHS select Mindset Motivators who have actively participated in the lessons. Shown in the picture are the PJHS Mindset Motivators for the unit We Are Connected.
Back in 1995, the staff at CHP Home Care & Hospice noticed the need to fulfill wishes for adults in its hospice program who had limited time remaining in their lives. The idea was expanded to include individuals from throughout the state of Ohio, and the Angel Foundation was established. Over its 28 years, the…
Grover Hill November Student of the Month are: Front: Mack Sinn, Brevan Sinn, Emberlee Collins, Tessa Stoller, Logan Holbrook and Natalie Heir. Back: Jocelyn Mabis, Mason Evans, Bentley Wright, Makenna Miller, Sawyer Schlatter, Lyla Stoller and Grayson LaBounty.
On April 8th, 2024 the State of Ohio will be the center of attention, not only in the United States but the whole World, as the Total Solar Eclipse occurs after 3:00pm, and will last the longest period of time of any state in the United States. It is being estimated that the population of…
December Students of the Month at Payne Elementary School were recognized for displaying the character word “JOY”. Congratulations to the following students. Pictured here is (front row) Aydenn Good, Emma Ringler, Emersyn Showalter, Demiriana Goings, Demi Boyd, Greyson Vogelpohl, Braylee Tempel, Kraeton Tempel, Theo Hartzler, Benson Hitchcock; (back row) Gabe DeWaard, Thayer Zartman, Kohen Fore, Hudsyn Burkley,…
Bluffton took home top honors at the 2023 Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament held Friday, December 15, at The Ohio State University at Lima. Van Wert County rivals Crestview and Lincolnview tied for runner-up in the varsity division. Spencerville won the junior varsity division and Lincolnview took home runner-up. The winning varsity team from Bluffton…
What an incredible year! We are so thankful to each of our donors, volunteers, and parents for the support you’ve shown us this year. We wanted to share some updates about what God has been doing this year in the LifeWise Antwerp Classroom. The Impact of LifeWise Antwerp At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school…
Recently announced, Kuehnert Dairy in Fort Wayne, Indiana, received a $100,000 grant from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) for a new value-added facility on their farm. The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), awarded 41 grants totaling nearly $4…
Payne Elementary’s 4th, 5th and 6th grade students presented our Christmas program “The lights of Jingle Bell Hill” on Friday December 15. The Nativity scene was displayed by 3rd graders Layne Delgado, Henry Childs, Dodger Boyd, Hank Mullins, Nellie McMillan, Mary Gerardot, Maylee Stoller and Aubree Philpot.
In a season marked by gratitude and compassion, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative proudly led three impactful community initiatives, leaving a trail of warmth, joy, and support across the region. Clothes for Joes: Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day On November 10, 2023, PPEC hosted a Veterans Day Donation Drive. Both members and the wider community donated…
