Defiance, OH – November 2023 – The Defiance County Courthouse has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Through November 12, county buildings and landmarks across the country will be illuminated…
The Payne Fire and EMS were called to 707 Johnson Dr., in the village of Payne at 2:15pm. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were showing along the southwest corner of the soffit area. Automatic mutual aid, from Antwerp and Paulding fire departments responded as well. Firefighters were advised once on scene, that no one was…
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter On Wednesday, October 25th, the Paulding FFA Chapter had 25 members travel around Paulding County to feed the farmers in the fields. The chapter first started doing this service project four years ago and it’s one of their favorite projects to do each year. The chapter found that…
Larry and Shaaron Whitman, of Payne, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on September 21st, 1958, at the United Methodist Church in Paulding. They celebrated their special anniversary day with their sons, daughter in laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren at a family gathering.
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green, OH) As we take time to honor and thank our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day, I have been reflecting upon a journey I embarked on with an outstanding group of Vietnam Veterans – and it all started over two years ago. In July of 2021, I received a book at…
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church celebrated Reformation Day with fellowship, games and German food. Please join us at 10:15 am on Sundays for worship west of Antwerp on Co Rd 424 with Pastor Mark Peters presiding.
Come see NW Ohio’s newest wedding and event center! Crystal Fountain Park – Sherwood’s 23-acre renovated historic venue – is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand reveal on Thursday, November 9, at 5:00 p.m. Members of the media and public are invited to tour the 7,000-square-foot Wentworth Hall from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy onsite food…
What a great time at the Chocolate Walk. Kudos to all the businesses that participated: Petals and Vines, H2O, Oasis Bar & Grill, Jennifer Ankney with Sam Switzer Realty, Ties and Bows, Hops Place, Pin-A-Rama, More than Boutique, The Upper 9, Antwerp Pharmacy, &Junque, The Pit Stop, Genesis House and Puckerbrush of Antwerp. This was…
First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) provided a $1,290 donation to the Paulding Exempted Character Academy on behalf of Cooper Farms. The donation is part of the First Financial WORKlife program at Cooper Farms. Companies who participate in the WORKlife program receive a special checking cash bonus, product discounts for their employees and a donation to…
This week on PCBW we talk with Antwerp Exchange Bank President & CEO John Kobee, Sr. Vice President of Lending Brian Miller, and Sr. Vice President of Operations Twila Demongeot. Listen to this incredible podcast to learn about how Paulding County’s oldest community owned bank has thrived for 125 years as of this week!! In…
The Ohio State University’s Jackie Wilkins has been named one of Ohio’s top 50 women leaders in 2023 by Women We Admire, an organization of the most accomplished women executives and leaders across the U.S. and Canada. Wilkins served as the first-ever female associate dean and director in the over 100-year history of the Ohio State University Extension. In…
In April of 2023, the Paulding County Hospital Foundation committed to matching up to $25,000 in donations towards the Cardiopulmonary Department at the Paulding County Hospital. Recently, the Paulding Fraternal Order of Eagles #2405 donated $25,000…a full match for the Foundation’s matching campaign! The need for cardiac rehab services is increasing worldwide. This donation towards…
By: Sarah Noggle, Extension Educator, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, Paulding County; and Emma Horstman, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences With the passage of the Paulding County OSU Extension levy in 2020 and funds being released in 2021, the Paulding County Extension Office had the opportunity to expand the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program…
