Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) knows career preparation can be expensive. That’s why one of PPEC’s cooperative principles, “Education, Training, and Information,” aims to uplift the next generation of leaders and help them succeed through the co-op’s Children of Members Scholarship Program. First place, $1,000 Local senior Chelsea Erford of Miller City High School received…
The Payne Elementary PTO used earnings from the fall fundraiser to purchase a GAGA ball pit for the playground! This is something the students have been wanting for several years, so the PTO was excited to buy it. They would like to thank the students and families who participated in the fundraiser, the anonymous family…
ANGOLA, IN (04/11/2024) – It was a day of firsts for students in Trine University’s McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. On April 6, 16 chemical engineering majors traveled to Ohio State University to compete at the American Institute for Chemical Engineering (AIChE) Northcentral regional conference. Trine students won the ChemE car and undergraduate…
The 44th Annual P.A.S.S. 24-Hour Basketball Marathon took place last weekend. There are still a few invoices out, but it is estimated that the proceeds will net over $7,200.00 for this year’s Marathon. Money raised helps to fund the Paulding Area Support Society. Their mission is to help disabled individuals with medical assistance as well…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers have welcomed live caterpillars into the classroom. We can’t wait to watch them grow and turn into butterflies! While waiting, we made a caterpillar out of our names! Looking for summer care? Call 419-399-KIDS (5437). Shown above with our name caterpillars are from left: Henry Ferguson, Johanna Federighi, Gatlin Gerschutz, and Ava Coy.
All-Ohio Student Leadership Award from the Ohio Association of Student Leaders. This award is given to students who represent a standard of excellence that puts them above the crowd. Their leadership and guidance have brought new direction, insight, and imagination into Antwerp High School. In addition, their presence has made the difference because of their…
Congratulations to the Spanish class students from Defiance High School who went on the Costa Rica trip during spring break this year. The Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 has granted them $1000 to help cover the trip cost. Pictured receiving the grant (L to R) are Jenna Gibson – Spanish teacher at Defiance High School, Katherine…
By: Staci Miller, Paulding Ag Education Teacher In honor of National Ag Day which was March 19th, the Paulding FFA planned a Tractor Safety day to educate youth about tractors and farm equipment. The Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual Tractor Drive-in day on Friday, March 24th to celebrate National Ag Day. The chapter felt…
Gracie Shepherd, a Wayne Trace graduate in 2023, is a member of the University of Kansas women’s rowing team and recently participated in her first competition as a member of the Jayhawks squad. Kansas took part in the Sunshine State Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, on Friday and Saturday with the team posting a sixth-place finish…
Top 10 of Ball State University’s third annual “Top 100 Students” list. This award recognizes 100 outstanding undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Students applied for the honor directly on…
On Saturday, March 23rd 8th grade students from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture from left are: Lela Brownell, Billie Dix, Mr. Jon Snodgrass (8th grade US History teacher), Brady Hayes, and Gauge Krill.
Congratulations to Children’s Lantern for the $1000 grant awarded from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant was received for the Children’s Lantern’s recent Luau Gala which brought in over $19,000! What tremendous support from the community! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Tonya Briseno – Family Care Coordinator at Children’s Lantern; Stacy McCartney –…
To open and prepare the grounds at 4-H Camp Palmer, we need volunteer help. Does your club or organization need a service project? An adult must accompany youth ages 8-15 years of age. Please be prepared to bring your own rakes, and work gloves. The clean-up morning is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 8:30…
