Category: Community

Paulding FFA Parent/Member Meeting A Success!

By: Paulding FFA Reporter, Grace Goyings  This past Monday, August 28th, the Paulding FFA Chapter held its first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year.  The kickoff meeting included both FFA members and their parents, so they could learn a little more about FFA from the advisors and the officer team. At this meeting, there were…

Paulding FFA Enjoys Oakwood Homecoming

By: Paulding FFA Reporter, Grace Goyings On Monday, September 4th the Paulding FFA Chapter had 28 members walk in the Annual Oakwood Homecoming parade to represent our chapter. They had a float and handed out candy to the parade goers. Then there were 15 members that stayed to help with kids’ games and activities. The…

Wayne Trace Art Department Speaks at Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Angie Stokes (Studio Art, Art History & Art Technology Teacher, Wayne Trace Local Schools) as the guest speaker at the September 7, 2023, club meeting. Angie came at the invitation of Elecia Wobler (Owner, Keepsake Beads by EAW). Angie spoke to the Kiwanians about the…

Defiance County Commissioners recognize Baldwin Family

Proclamation WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Defiance County, Ohio, desires to formally recognize residents of Defiance County who exemplify traits of leadership, citizenship and individual achievement: and WHEREAS, Daniel Ray Baldwin, a lifetime resident of Defiance County, has not only proved himself by virtue of exemplary commitment as a husband, father, and grandfather,…

It’s Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival Time!

Set your calendars for THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY September 15-17, 2023 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds in Paulding Ohio for the Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. Be ready for the autumn season favorites. Stroll thru the fairground roads with the aromas of cinnamon, pumpkin and the array of foods offered by area organizations. Stroll…

Pilots Fly Back to Knock Off Panthers

PAULDING – Ayersville scored 20 unanswered points over the final 18 minutes of the contest to rally for a 20-17 victory over Paulding at Keysor Field in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night. The maroon and white played a solid first half, getting a safety from Jack Woods before the Paulding offense added to…

Altimus Throws For Five Scores in Archer Rout

HICKSVILLE – Carson Altimus threw for 255 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Antwerp Archers to a 39-6 win over Hicksville in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night. Altimus tossed touchdown passes to Camden Fuller, Jaxon Jones and Kayden Winslow as Antwerp totaled 263 passing yards and 434 yards of total offense overall.…

Antwerp XC competes @ Edon

Tuesday, August 29, the cross country teams contested a meet in Edon with Holgate, Hilltop, and Edgerton also in attendance. In junior high girls action, the lady archers were unable to score as a team but were led by 1st place finisher Alia Clem, followed closely Gianna Laker, Anneliese Zijlstra, and Aleta Sorrell. The junior…

Raiders knock off Edgerton

PAYNE – Wayne Trace posted a 201-212 Green Meadows Conference victory over Edgerton in girls golf play at Pleasant Valley Golf Course outside of Payne on August 31st. The Lady Raiders were led by Ella Crosby with a 44 and Logen Bland added a 45 for the red, white and blue. Brenna Parker and Raegan…