Wayne Trace Junior-Senior High School is wrapping up its 2022-2023 school year with a variety of PBIS activities and give-aways, thanks to our local sponsors including Integrity Ford, R&L Truss, Fiesta Habaneros, Samaritan Foundation, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Van Wert Savings Bank, First Financial Bank, Paragon Tempered Glass, Cooper Farms, Grover Hill VFW, Van Wert…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County is excited to announce that the Kiwanis playground at the Lela McGuire Jeffery Park is now open! A Ribbon Cutting was held on May 13th at 10:30am, to officially open the playground. Kiwanis Club of Paulding County is the main financial sponsor of the playground and the driving force…
Ignite Dance Academy will be opening its doors this fall and offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater for boys and girls age 3-18. A parent tot class will also be offered for ages 1-3. Owner, Allison Banks is a 2023 graduate and has studied dance her whole life. She was a ballerina at the…
This past month, the Heritage Lions Club has been collecting various items needed for the Charis House in Fort Wayne. The Charis House is a unit of the Rescue Mission that helps women and children facing a homeless crisis, providing a safe haven for women and children as they recover from trauma, addiction, and self-defeating…
Paulding Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Elecia & Brandon Wobler, owners of Keepsake Beads by EAW & Boutique on the square in Paulding, OH (101 W Perry Street, Paulding, Ohio) on April 25, 2023. The ribbon cutting and open house was for the premiere of their newest addition to the Boutique —…
On April 17, 2023, the Multi-area Narcotics Task force, with assistance from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at 4301 Road 230, Antwerp, Ohio after an investigation into potential distribution of narcotics. The action resulted in the the arrest of 61 year-old Jimmie Keeler and 33 year-old Robert Philpot III. Seized during…
Middle Point resident Paul Andrew Guinther joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club after his safety belt saved him from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on U.S. 224 in Van Wert County on October 11, 2022. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Joseph R. Sisco, Van Wert Post commander, presented him with a “Saved by…
The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency hosted last Tuesday, the Ohio EMA’s presentation on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Mr. Collin Campbell and Ms. Christen Swayer- Cunningham of the Planning Branch of Ohio EMA discussed the importance of planning now for the Total Solar Eclipse occurring on April 8th, 2024. Paulding County’s Solar Eclipse Committee…
The storms that went through the region Friday night (3/31/23), generated wind gust in excess of 65+ MPH and heavy rains, causing straight line wind damage in various areas of the western and northern parts of Paulding County; fortunately, no one was injured. However, more significant damage occurred to some homes, east of Antwerp, Ohio…
Payne Volunteer Fire Department recently honored Lt. John Hall for 50 years of servicing the Payne Fire Department. John is planning to continue on serving the department, but was surprised by his fellow firemen, EMTs, friends, and family when he was presented with a commemorative ax as well as a certificate of recognition from the…
Antwerp Local School had another successful Hoops for Heart Day with $5,559 raised for the American Heart Association! This event began in 1996 in memory of John & Mayor Jan Reeb’s son, Jason, who passed away in ‘95 of heart disease. In the last nearly three decades, the Antwerp School has collected $96,311.37 for the…
Paulding County Senior Center is hosting their 18th annual Health, Business and Industry Fair on Wednesday, March 22nd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Paulding Co. Extension Building. Free to the public. Several local agencies and businesses will be there with great community resources. Door Prizes, lot’s of swag goodies and food will…
Paulding County Hospital Therapy Department would like to thank the Paulding County Bargain Bin on their recent donation that afforded our department the ability to purchase a PhysioGait. PhysioGait is a physical therapy device for keeping patients balanced while on a treadmill or any other surface. This assistive device helps to eliminate balance issues patients…
