Wayne Trace High School’s maintenance director Bob Thomas recently approached the school’s STEAM center with a challenge: could they create a downspout to replace a broken ceramic one that is no longer made? Bob was quickly introduced to Luke Stouffer, a senior student in Mr. Ed Stuart’s Engineering Design course. In less than a day, Luke had…
If you are seeking an extraordinary restaurant experience that is delicious and meaningful, Cup & Saucer at Vantage Career Center awaits you. Managed by Vantage’s talented junior and senior Culinary Arts students under the skilled leadership of Chef Instructor, Chad Conklin, this restaurant offers more than just a meal – it offers a showcase of…
The Oakwood Elementary students put on a wonderful program for many veterans on Monday, November 11th. The program was under the direction of Sid Rindler, the music teacher. Her dad Scott and her grandfather Ron were both in attendance at the program and both are veterans of the US Army. Shown with Miss Rindler are…
Pictured seated center is Leah West with Grandparents Joyce and Keith West as she signs her national letter of intent and NCAA contract to further her education and play Division 1 women’s basketball at Belmont University in Nashville Tenn. Standing is Coach Jason Simpson, Kristi West, Aaron West and Coach Katrina Peters.
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Bryce Steiner (Owner, West Bend Printing) as the guest speaker at the November 14, 2024, club meeting. Bryce came at the invitation of Dave Burtch (Fellow Kiwanis Member). Bryce spoke to the Kiwanians about how West Bend was started and how it has grown over…
Listen this week to the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast, where we hear from Solid Ground owner Brian Shuherk, who shares about the Solid Ground business and all the exciting benefits that they can provide. Irrigation, landscaping, landscape drawings, and snow removal just to name a few. Brian shares how this business started in the…
In an effort to support the local businesses that make our small communities strong, Antwerp Chamber of Commerce announced it’s first Shop Antwerp First campaign to encourage residents to bring some of their holiday shopping to their local businesses. According to Pam Danzinger at Forbes, in 2023 alone, an estimated 108 million consumers reported…
By: Erica Noggle The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to kick off the holiday shopping season at the highly anticipated Shop the Village event on Saturday, November 23rd! Downtown Paulding will transform into a bustling marketplace featuring over 60 local vendors, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, festive décor, homemade treats, and more. This is the…
By: Paulding FFA Reporter, Addison Hunt From October 22nd through October 26th, thousands of FFA chapters from across the nation, including 11 Paulding FFA members, traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 97th Annual National FFA Convention. Our members had a busy schedule full of educational and leadership experiences that allowed them to learn more about…
Congratulations to Clothes For Kids – Defiance Area Foundation on the recent grant received from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 for $1,000. This grant money will be used to purchase more clothing for the children in need, within our local school districts this season! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Stacy McCartney – Defiance Moose Lodge…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Positive Panther per grade level. These students are recognized for the positive character traits they exhibit as students of Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Biny Font (Grade 7), Makenna Adams (Grade 8), and Carlos Lechuga (Grade 6). Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level.…
St. John’s Catholic Church recently received a generous donation by the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 for $1,000 which will support the upcoming Renewal of Heart Men’s Retreat. Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) George Westrick – Retreat Director and Rick Speiser – Moose Lodge Trustee.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is funding a student-led Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project at the Liberty-Benton Academic Complex. Applying for a SRTS grant is an extensive process not commonly undertaken by students, but by school districts, local governments, regional transportation planning organizations, or community-based organizations. The project consists of constructing a multi-use…
