Category: School

WT Grover Hill Elem. Announces Students Of the Month

WT Grover Hill Elementary recently announced their March Students of the Month. They are pictured above (l-r):  Grayson LaBounty, Jaxon Porter, Nelliel Orona, Gabriel Dunderman, Amelia Flint, Lane Noffsinger, Lillian Knuth, Dexter Adkins, Tatum Treece, Kinsley Sinn, Josie Proctor, Lyla Orona, Mia Kamphaus. Not pictured:  Oaklyn Mobley and Evangeline Scott.

PJHS Mindset Motivators

Paulding Junior High School is utilizing the 7-Mindsets curriculum to address the social and emotional needs of students. Each unit revolves around a specific theme students can apply to their lives. This unit’s theme was We Are Connected. Shown in the picture are Paulding Junior High School’s We Are Connect Mindset Motivators.

Hoops For Heart at Antwerp Local School

Antwerp Local School hosted their annual Hoops For Heart on March 19, 2025. Participants raised $5,920 for the American Heart Association. Top students donors  were Case and Maggie Trabel with $350 each. This annual fundraiser has been sponsored for many years in memory of Jason Reeb.

Van Wert Peony Pageant is Friday!

This Friday night, March 28, eight young women will proudly represent their high school in the Van Wert Peony Pageant where they will compete for the title of Queen Jubilee 50.  Candidates have already been scored on a video essay as well as their preliminary interview.  During the live pageant, a panel of three judges…

Defiance College Supports Defiance Area Foundation’s Inaugural Gala as Bronze Sponsor

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) is thrilled to announce that Defiance College has joined as a Bronze Sponsor for its Inaugural Gala, taking place on October 4, 2025. This generous support is made possible by Edd Buhl of Indianapolis, Indiana, a dedicated and long-serving member of the Defiance College Board of Trustees. The partnership between…

Paulding FFA Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week

By: Addison Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter February 18th-21st, the Paulding FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week by having many events throughout the district.  During this week, every day was a dress-up day for high school and this year we included the elementary schools and the middle school, which was a huge success.  When students entered…

Paulding Students Recognized in February

Paulding Elementary Mindset Marvels Paulding Elementary 2024-2025 February Mindset Marvels (l-r): Front row: Gabby LaBoe, Marianna Lopez, Ryker Showalter, Kelsi Coressel, Van Snyder,  Ilse Verdis Sales.  Middle row:  Kaylee Powell, Essie Deel, Declan Pittman, Ellie Branch, Eddie Manz, Wyatt Hankinson. Back row:  Troy Dunbar, Ezra Simonin, Brayden Ramirez Cortes, Nora Gochenour, Avery Parrett. Missing from…

Payne Elementary February Students Of the Month

Payne Elementary is pleased to announce their February Students of the Month: (front row)  Grady Huston, McKenzie Tumblin, Valentina Solares-Reyes, Finley Stoller, Chase Wright, Raylynn Gerardot. Second Row: Locklen Yenser, Andrew Stoller, Kameron Sunday, Laikynn Sweet, Emersyn Showalter, Beckett Taylor. Back Row: Thayer Zartman, Gabe DeWaard, Vander Neff, Jerica Gonzales, Layne Delgado, Callen Stoller, Beckett…

Local Wrestlers Make Waves at State Tournament

By: Carrie Kimmel The air was electric in The Schottenstein Center arena as the top wrestlers from across the state converged for a weekend of intense competition. The annual state wrestling tournament showcased the grit, skill, and determination of athletes who had battled their way through rigorous qualifiers to earn a shot at glory. For…

Warriors nip Flying Jets in sectional semis

In sectional semifinal basketball action at South Adams High School, the Woodlan Warriors advanced to the championship game with a 44-43 victory over Adams Central Friday evening. Trey Yoder led the way for Woodlan with twenty points in the contest and finished off a double-double with eleven rebounds on the night. Yoder also had a…

Fairview HS FFA Week

The Fairview FFA kicked off its yearly FFA week and Pancake Breakfast. Throughout the week, the members had dress-up days and fun activities in class.  On Monday, the members didn’t have school, so they did an online activity where they posted a picture with their animals and tagged the FFA Instagram.  For Tuesday, the members…

Stouffer Recognized during Youth Art Month

Wayne Trace senior Luke Stouffer was recognized in Columbus earlier this month for receiving second place in the high school division of the Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open.  Luke used his knowledge from both his AP Art History and CCP World History classes to compose a critical analysis of American photo journalist Jeff Wid-ener’s The…