In honor of Allen County Indiana’s 200th Anniversary, Woodburn Main Street will have a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2024. This ribbon cutting is to show off the new monument in town (shown above). This monument was part of a county-wide project to honor this milestone of history. Also on December 14th,…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Positive Panther per grade level. These students are recognized for the positive character traits they exhibit as students of Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Jezaih Seba Fuentes (Grade 8), Madison Durham (Grade 7), and Iridessa Reyes (Grade 6).
Everyone wonders “Why bed things happen to good people.” On Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m., the Bible Fellowship Church in Paulding will be having a family movie night for all in the community that tries to answer that question. The film, “Greater” is a masterful portrayal of Brandon Burlsworth’s story, arguably the greatest walk-on…
The Antwerp Village Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, December 3 in a session addressing a variety of zoning and community-related issues, including a conditional use permit (CUPs) for a solar installation and a controversial home-based resale business. Here’s a summary of the proceedings: Solar Installation Secures Zoning Approval: Nathan Wagner, representing a solar…
Crane Township will celebrate its bicentennial next year in August 2025. As part of the bicentennial celebration, the Trustees commissioned a flag to honor the township’s rich history. Designed by Anna Wells, niece of Trustee Kevin Stuart, and officially approved by the Trustees in August 2024, the flag’s elements are filled with symbolism that reflects…
2000 Wayne Trace Graduate, Erik Lehmkuhle, has released his second book, The Swiss Effect. This is Erik’s year-long investigation that includes research and interviews that lead to the direct influence European Oligarchs have on US soil. Millions of Americans have wondered, who is running Joe Biden? It is a valid question as we have, in real…
In May of 2024 Governor DeWine ordered a recall on all Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) used by fire departments to aid in stopping high-hazard flammable liquid fires. AFFF agent was found to have forever chemicals that increases the risk of cancer. There were thirty-six fire departments in Northwest Ohio impacted by this recall. (EPA, 2024)…
By: Erica Noggle The holiday season is officially underway, and the town is aglow with the magic of the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest! Local businesses have gone above and beyond to create dazzling, original displays that embody the spirit of the season and showcase their community pride. Now, it’s your turn to help…
Listen to our next Paulding County Business Weekly episode as we meet our new Paulding County Recorder Elect, Sarah Shuherk. Sarah shares what takes place in the Recorder office and how it is an important piece of the county’s history and future. We can’t thank OhioMeansJobs enough for sponsoring this program and the team at…
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Sara Laughlin Marketing Award by the Indiana Library Federation (ILF) in recognition of its communication strategy for the 2023 rollout of the Library’s System Upgrade. The Sara Laughlin Marketing Award honors and recognizes a library for its successful,…
This is the most amazing story I have ever heard. That a person could live a long life, and come across something that they had never heard of before. Apparently it is true, and it was kept a secret for over 100 years. At least it sounds possible and it’s something to consider. If you…
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Jeffery J. Huffman has been selected as the 2024 Trooper of the Year at the Bowling Green Post. The selection of Trooper Huffman, 34, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2024 at the Bowling Green Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Bowling Green Post chose Trooper Huffman based on…
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) awarded Defiance Community Cultural Council- DCTV, $25,000 from the DAF Community Fund this fall! This grant will be used for production updates at DCTV including mobile production capabilities, a new on-air scheduling system, video on-demand archiving and a Creator’s Studio.
