Category: Community

Santa visits Ann’s Bright Beginners Preschool

Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool recently held their annual Christmas program.  They sang several songs and enjoyed cookies and punch with their families.   After cookie time, Santa popped in for a visit!  The preschoolers at Ann’s Bright Beginnings would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Paulding Area Chamber Announces Winners of Holiday Window Decorating Contest

By: Erica Noggle Paulding, OH: The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce proudly reveals the winners of this year’s Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Limitless by PC Workshop secured the People’s Choice Award, captivating the community with its imaginative and festive display. WMEA of Paulding County earned the Judge’s Choice Award for their remarkable blend of creativity…

WBESC Board Member Retirement of Jerry Zielke

Western Buckeye ESC School Board Member Jerry Zielke has retired after 40 years of school board service.  Jerry served on the Paulding County School Board, which merged with the Van Wert County School Board to form the Western Buckeye ESC.  He had also served on the Vantage Career Center School Board at one point in…

Fairview FFA Host Annual State Leadership Night 

By: Elizabeth Bok On November 30, 2023 the Fairview FFA Chapter hosted the annual State Leadership Night at the elementary school.  Three Ohio FFA State Officers attended this Leadership Night to teach leadership skills, problem-solving, and teamwork. Many other chapters in the area traveled to Fairview to participate in this Leadership Night. The theme of…

PECA Oakwood Groundbreaking Ceremony

After years of praying, months of fundraising, weeks of waiting, it all came together on Tuesday, and The Paulding Exempted Character Academy (PECA) received permission to start on the PECA Oakwood Building!! Thursday morning December 14th, PECA held a Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Oakwood site (317 First Street Oakwood, Ohio) which was very well attended…

Our Snowmen Melted! At Ann’s Bright Beginnings

I made a little snowman, with a little hat.  The sun came out and melted him, and now my snowman’s flat!  The children at Ann’s Bright Beginnings had a good time creating this craft after reading “Sneezy the Snowman” during class this week.  Shown here with their creations are: Amelia Thrasher, Mateo Ash, Van Snyder…

DAF donates to FDHS

Fort Defiance Humane Society (FDHS) was the recent recipient of $4,800 from The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) to be used to purchase a back up generator for the shelter.  Pictured (L to R) is Lisa Weaner – Executive Director of the FDHS, Drew Shindler – DAF Grants Committee and Board Member, and our furry friend…

PJHS November Pride Card Holders

Each month students at Paulding Junior High School earn Paulding Pride cards for going above and beyond what is normally expected of Paulding Junior High students. Shown above are the Paulding Pride card recipients for the month of November. 

Bowling With the CountrySide Kids

By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On December 2, 2023 the CountrySide kids had the opportunity to go bowling at Pin-A-Rama lanes in Antwerp for their annual Christmas party. If you would like to check them out, they are located on 207 Daggett St, in Antwerp, OH. The kids were divided into eight groups,…

NSCC RECOGNIZES PHI THETA KAPPA AND ALPHA DELTA NU INDUCTEES AT RECENT CEREMONY

Northwest State Community College recently recognized Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Delta Nu inductees at an evening ceremony on the Archbold campus.  The event, held on 11/30/23, opened with a welcome by Dr. Melanie Hicks, Nursing Faculty and ADN advisor, followed by an inspirational and congratulatory address by Dr. Franklin Roberts, Dean of STEM and…