By: Addy Hunt Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA officer team this year consists of President Grace Goyings, Vice President Jalyn Klopfenstein, Secretary Brooklyn Schlatter, Treasurer Brooke Kilgore, Reporter Addy Hunt, Sentinel Tori Schlatter, Student Advisor Blake Rhonehouse, Parliamentarian Johnny Lipps, and Chaplain Myrriah Manz, along with Ag Education Teacher and FFA advisor Mrs.…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare recently toured Red Angel Pizza, where they got to make their very own pizzas! They learned so much about this local business and were treated so kindly! To sign your 3, 4 or 5 year old up for fall preschool, call 419-399-KIDS (5437) to get on the list. Shown…
Paulding County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a Raffle for a beautiful hand-crafted hardwood table and chairs set. This table and chairs set was made from an elm tree that was donated by Etzler Family Farm located in Defiance, Ohio to the Tinora FFA’s Forestry class. The tree was cut down, milled, and dried…
Wayne Trace Local Schools recently held their annual District Wide Art Show. All Wayne Trace schools participated with outstanding talent on display. The following students were honored with the Merit Award: Grover Hill Elementary: Avah Farris, Lyla Stoller, Clara Laukhuf, Tessa Stoller, Kinsley Sinn, Lyla Orona, Damian Golliver, Venna Ruble, Gabbriella Walters, Kenzie Manz, Abrie…
Virginia Paulus, a long-time supporter and former board of director of the Paulding County Area Foundation has funded a scholarship through the Paulding County Area Foundation, which is available to university/college students entering their junior year, or third year of studies at an Ohio college or university and graduating from Paulding High School. Awarded for…
Wayne Trace Junior-Senior High School just finished its 2023-2024 school year with a variety of PBIS activities and give-aways, thanks to our sponsors including Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service, Grover Hill VFW Post 2873, Van Wert Cinemas, and the Sorensen Family. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is an evidence-based framework used in Ohio…
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s annual Paint-the-Plow contest winners are Hancock County’s Riverdale Middle School and the Paulding FFA Chapter. Riverdale, located in Mt. Blanchard, collected the most votes on social media to win the people’s choice award, earning 969 votes on ODOT District 1’s Facebook page contest. The plow with the…
The Paulding County Retired Teachers Association recently awarded $1200 in scholarships to four high school seniors planning to enter the field of education. Nathaniel Guyton, Braydon Kingen, Aewyn McMichael, and Brenna Thomas each received a $300 scholarship. Nathaniel, the son of Joe Guyton and Magdalena Taylor will graduate from Wayne Trace High School. He plans…
Woodlan High School Luke Wells has been named Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 at Woodlan High School. He is a member of the Dungeons and Dragons Club, a National Honor Society member and competed at the QUEST tournament. Wells earned the Rule and Small Town Recognition (college board), AP Scholar with Honor, Rising Star…
Paulding Exempted Village Schools recognized and honored six retiring employees at their annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast on May 10, 2024. Five of the retirees received a personalized crock handmade by Sandy Dobbelaere to commemorate their time at PEVS, and Superintendent Ken Amstutz received a shadow box made by John Kennedy, PEVS Industrial Arts Teacher. Pictured above are Pam…
The Antwerp School Board Meeting started at 5:30 p.m. on May 16, 2024. President Sara Schuette opened the meeting with approving the previous board minutes. Bob Herber stated that Governor DeWine signed a new bill that would allow the schools to have a cell phone policy. Cell phone use could get out of control. If…
Aiden Miller, Riley Stork, Kobe Foor, Wesley Ludwig, Dianne Cooper presenter, Elli Barton, Jamy Hunt. Not pictured Morgan Szuminski. Oakwood Alumni Scholarship recipients: Elli Barton, Dianne Cooper presenter, Jamy Hunt , Adam Stahl, (not pictured Aiden Miller) Lynsey Pease , Kacy Hornish, Nathaniel Guyton presenter Dianne Cooper
Casey Kolkman is stepping down after four seasons at Heritage High School. Kolkman, who also served as a physical education instructor at the high school, will assume a student services position at Bluffton High School. He will also be an assistant football coach with the Tigers. “It is the right time for me and my…
