An east bound Norfolk Southern Freight Train struck a south bound semi tractor trailer, at the State Line Crossing, east of Edgerton, Indiana, at 3:48pm, on Thursday. The driver of the semi, saw the train and realized he was going to get hit. He exited the cab of his truck, prior to impact to the…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,044 to 8 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…
Northwest State Community College hosted a ceremonial demolition event for community leaders, elected officials, and other special guests at its Van Wert Campus (the former Kennedy Manufacturing building) on November 16th. As part of the event, Timothy Schneider presented a proclamation from Senator JD Vance to Northwest State for their ongoing work serving Paulding and…
Haviland– On November 30, 2023, at approximately 9:27 A.M., troopers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of State Route 114 and County Road 87 in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County. A 1991 Ford F-150 operated by Hayden Matthew Smith, age 16, of Rossburg, Ohio was traveling southbound on County Road 87 and failed to…
This school year, Antwerp Elementary added a sensory pathway to its kindergarten through second grade hallway. The pathway provides students with additional movement to promote focus and organization throughout their day. A sensory pathway is a series of guided movements for kids to follow, shown by markings on the ground. It’s a great way for children…
The Paulding County Carnegie Library, in conjunction with the State Library of Ohio and COSI, is pleased to announce we have Learning boxes available for pick up at all library locations. The Learning boxes are filled with activities and experiments for fun and education. The boxes are free and one per family is recommended. The…
The Wayne Trace community is kicking off its military banner program, honoring those veterans who currently live in or formerly lived in any of our Raider communities. Thanks to the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council, the National Education Association, the Ohio Education Association, and the Paulding County Foundation, these banners are being designed and produced by…
During this time of Thanksgiving, the Fairview Schools Committee would like to share an update on how the Fairview Schools Fund (FSF) has benefited students and the community. Established in 2013, the Fairview Schools fund has a balance of nearly $140,000, and has awarded $54,965 to support teacher mini-grants and scholarships during the past 10…
November 20, 2023 – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and the First Financial Foundation have provided $20,000 in grants to organizations in Northwest Ohio, teaming up with community groups to create positive change in the areas of workforce development and education, and neighborhood development, with a particular emphasis on low-income communities. Throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky…
The General Horatio N. Curtis Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was organized 40 years ago in Paulding Co. Ohio. It was Ohio’s first Bicentennial chapter organized during that time; the national # of this OSDAR Society is #4-130-OH. (It was org. in Paulding; the chapter address was Antwerp, OH). This chapter was organized by…
The John Paulding Historical Society has named the winners of its recent Festival of Trees and the dates and theme for next year’s event. The annual Festival of Trees ran Nov. 3-11 with more than 1,500 people attending. The Paulding County Carnegie Library won the prize for the tree most closely following the theme, “A…
This year, Cooper Farms celebrates its 85th Thanksgiving since the company’s inception in 1938. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Cooper Farms is the 7th largest turkey producer in the United States and plays a vital role in responsibly producing turkey products for consumers across North America. “Each Thanksgiving, our Cooper Family takes…
Antwerp, OH – On Sunday, November 26, 2023, around 8:35 P.M., Deputies were searching for a stolen vehicle on Kroos Drive in the Village of Antwerp. The vehicle was stolen from Waterford, Michigan, and its location was reported to the State Highway Patrol. A deputy sheriff observed the vehicle and attempted to stop it on Kroos…
