Category: Community

Groundbreaking in Grover Hill

GROVER HILL – October 20, 2023 was a historic day in Paulding County, and specifically the Village of Grover Hill, as a groundbreaking event was hosted for the construction of a new Dollar General store.  It was noted that events like this are what bring positive change to communities and what people will look back on in 25…

Paulding FFA Students Attend District Soils Contest

By: Paulding FFA  Reporter, Grace Goyings On Tuesday, October 3rd, 8 students from the Paulding FFA attended District 4 Soils CDE in Tiffin, Ohio. All students that attend this event are split into 6 different groups and within those groups, about 2 members from the same school are with each other. One student will be…

5th Graders in Paulding County experience GREEN Day

By: Anna Gurney, Education Specialist, Paulding SWCD The third annual GREEN Day, or Growing Resources for Environmental Exploration in Nature, was held on Friday, September 29th at the Black Swamp Nature Center, and the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the annual event for all the 5th graders in Paulding…

St. John Lutheran honor Minister Heffelfinger

The Sheep at St John Lutheran, Hicksville, honored their Shepherd, Minister Alex Heffelfinger on Clergy Appreciation Day, Sunday October the 8th.  Jim Kruse, council president, presented a gift from the congregation to Minister Alex, his wife Courtney and their son Cash. The service was followed by a fellowship reception in their honor.

WT Payne Elem. Announce Students of the month

Payne Elementary is pleased to announce our September Students of the Month.  These students exemplified the CHARACTER  trait of Teamwork this month.  Some of the students also received Movie Passes from Van Wert Cinemas for the month.  Great Job!  Thanks for your hard work! Pictured are: Front Row: Ellie Helms, Easton Sherry, Greyson Vogelpohl, Celeste…

Antwerp School hosts inspiring Athlete!

Blake Leeper was a guest speaker at Antwerp Local Schools on Wednesday October 11th. Leeper has an inspiring story to tell of overcoming adversity. He does not have any legs below the knee and has been wearing prosthetics since he was nine years of age. Since his childhood days, he has become quite the athlete…