Blessings in a Bag recently received a grant from the Paulding County Area Foundation in the amount of $2000.00. The money will help fund the program that provides take-home meals to children in Pre-K through 5th grade.
On Jan. 19th, three New Haven Lions, Emily Berning, Nathan Berning and Dr. Kevin Berning helped with and walked in the “Let Them Live March” along with about 2000 citizens in Fort Wayne, IN.
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative has a very serious mission: To save 1,000 lives in 2019. And the co-op is enlisting its members’ help throughout the communities it serves — both in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio — to do this through blood donations. “One blood donation can save up to three lives,” said Marketing and…
Nips and Snips of Paulding County, Inc. recently received a grant in the amount of $500.00. The purpose of the grant is to cover costs of necessary expenses associated with the organization’s purpose, including cat food, medications, and supplies for care. Volunteers are needed. Please call 419-263-2563 if interested.
Paulding County Hospital welcomed it’s new CEO, Ron Goedde, and bid farewell to Randy Ruge. Ruge has served in the capacity for over five years, turning the hospital around fiscally, and setting new standards for healthcare. On Wednesday, January 9 the employees gathered to meet the new CEO in the administration board meeting area. Ron…
Lutheran Health Network announced December 19, details for St. Joseph Hospital’s replacement facility, which will ultimately be called Lutheran Downtown Hospital. Situated at the southwest corner of Main and Van Buren, the 60-bed acute care hospital will be built across the street from the existing hospital on property that’s currently designated for physician and employee…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Recently, the Paulding SWCD held its 69th Annual Banquet & Supervisor Election “A Community Conservation Celebration”. The community came out to celebrate a year’s worth of many great accomplishments for the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District in the areas of technical assistance, educational programming, nutrient management, ditch maintenance, and…
The Paulding County Hospital and the Paulding County Hospital Foundation have partnered to donate $1,800 to build the Paulding County First Responder Training Facility Shelter. The Shelter will provide protection from the elements during training at the facility by Emergency Medical, Fire, and Law Enforcement personnel. The Foundation and the Hospital are proud to support…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) aids landowners on a variety of best management practices (BMPs) that aid in the preservation of our soil & water resources. The number of practices that can be installed are numerous, but we want to inform the residents we serve of the…
On Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3 – 7 p.m. there will be a Benefit Soup and Sandwich Supper with a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and baked goods. This will be held at the Oakwood American Legion Hall at 621 Walnut St. Oakwood, Ohio 45873. This benefit is for Hailey Brittig, who, a year ago,…
The Board of Trustees for Paulding County Hospital announced that Ron Goedde has been appointed CEO effective January 9, 2019. Goedde will fill the position vacated by Randal Ruge who is retiring February 1, 2019 after 17 years with the hospital. Mr. Goedde has been in healthcare for 29 years beginning his career as a…
Blake Schultz, a student at Payne Elementary, approached his student council representatives earlier in the year with an idea to help the victims of the hurricanes. The student council decided to take up a collection at school for an entire week with all donations being given to the local Red Cross. The Payne Elementary students…
Ohio Department of Aging Director Beverley Laubert appointed Erin Pettegrew as the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Pettegrew has served as acting State Ombudsman since December 2017. As State Long-term Care Ombudsman, Pettegrew will continue to promote person-centered care for all of Ohio’s long-term care consumers, putting them at the heart of all care decisions and…
