Category: Community

Gurney speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Anna Gurney (Educator, Paulding County Soil & Water) as the guest speaker at the September 28, 2023, club meeting. Anna came at the invitation of Erica Noggle (Executive Director, Paulding Chamber of Commerce). Anna spoke to the Kiwanians about the Nature Center improvements that have…

Paulding County student shares credential experience to Business Advisory Council

The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) held their third quarter meeting this week.  It was the first meeting since the 2023-24 school year began.  The meeting was attended by 22 business leaders, 11 school representatives and 3 college representatives.   The highlight of the event was hearing from student Paulding High School Senior, Jay…

Linker Leads Hoagland Park Meeting

Madison Township Trustee Jane Linker led a meeting at the HAAA Pavilion on plans for the old school site in Hoagland on September 27th. Hoagland needs another park, as the HAAA park is mostly used for baseball and the demo derby. Here is what Mrs. Linker wrote for this meeting: “This project is in honor…

Paulding Ex. Character Academy Hires Schimmoeller Construction

It’s official the Paulding Exempted Character Academy has hired Schimmoeller Construction Inc. of Kalida to build the Paulding Exempted Character Academy Oakwood building! Thank you to the outpouring of support from the Oakwood Community the PECA Oakwood building has received enough funding to begin construction. Small steps have been completed so far, but now it…

Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Sponsors 1st Chocolate Walk

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor a Chocolate Walk at 13 Antwerp businesses. On Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. begin your evening at the Leland Smith Insurance business to acquire your registered punchcard which will list all the participating Antwerp businesses. Businesses participating include Petals and Vines, &Junque, Oasis…

26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine & Hobby Show

The Machinist Group of Northeast Indiana invites you to attend the 26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine and Hobby Show on October 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This year’s show has a new venue,  the pavilion at Monroeville Community Park in Monroeville, Indiana (421 Monroe St, Monroeville Indiana). This is a truly…

Hicksville Rotary Club Presents Challenge To Community

At the 09/26/23 Hicksville vs. Paulding Volleyball game, Pat King from The Hicksville Rotary Club Foundation was present to offer a challenge to the local community members and businesses in support of the planned Hicksville Splash Pad.  The Hicksville Rotary Club is donating up to $35,000 in matching funds.  Any individual or entity that donates…

Paulding High School Class of 1958 Reunion

The Paulding High School class of 1958 recently held their 65th class reunion at the Paulding Pancake House and Restaurant.  There were 14 former classmates that gathered together for a time of fellowship and remembrances. Back Row: Betty (Fulk) Clark, John Kauser, Terry Mitchell, Shirley (Kupfersmith) Baldwin, John Mohr, Alice (Thomas) Lawson, Janice (Durre) Phlipot.…

Three Napoleon residents join Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club

Napoleon residents Colin Sabins, Brewer Sabins and Allison Boles joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club today after their safety belts saved them from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on state Route 191 in Williams County on July 22, 2023. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Rustun K. Schack, Defiance Post commander, presented them with…

Poll Workers Needed!

The Paulding County Board of Elections for Paulding County Ohio is in need of Poll Workers for the Wayne Trace polling district as well as the Antwerp polling district. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Poll Worker, please contact the Paulding County Board of Elections, 419-399-8230.