Western Buckeye ESC School Board Member Jerry Zielke has retired after 40 years of school board service. Jerry served on the Paulding County School Board, which merged with the Van Wert County School Board to form the Western Buckeye ESC. He had also served on the Vantage Career Center School Board at one point in…
By: Elizabeth Bok On November 30, 2023 the Fairview FFA Chapter hosted the annual State Leadership Night at the elementary school. Three Ohio FFA State Officers attended this Leadership Night to teach leadership skills, problem-solving, and teamwork. Many other chapters in the area traveled to Fairview to participate in this Leadership Night. The theme of…
After years of praying, months of fundraising, weeks of waiting, it all came together on Tuesday, and The Paulding Exempted Character Academy (PECA) received permission to start on the PECA Oakwood Building!! Thursday morning December 14th, PECA held a Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Oakwood site (317 First Street Oakwood, Ohio) which was very well attended…
I made a little snowman, with a little hat. The sun came out and melted him, and now my snowman’s flat! The children at Ann’s Bright Beginnings had a good time creating this craft after reading “Sneezy the Snowman” during class this week. Shown here with their creations are: Amelia Thrasher, Mateo Ash, Van Snyder…
Each month students at Paulding Junior High School earn Paulding Pride cards for going above and beyond what is normally expected of Paulding Junior High students. Shown above are the Paulding Pride card recipients for the month of November.
By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On December 2, 2023 the CountrySide kids had the opportunity to go bowling at Pin-A-Rama lanes in Antwerp for their annual Christmas party. If you would like to check them out, they are located on 207 Daggett St, in Antwerp, OH. The kids were divided into eight groups,…
The Wayne Trace Performing and Visual Arts Departments hosted their annual Senior Citizens’ Meal on December 6 with over 120 people in attendance. Choir and band students spread their holiday cheer with a variety of songs to accompany the meal. The event was decorated with centerpiece baskets made by students in grades 7-12 under the…
Northwest State Community College recently recognized Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Delta Nu inductees at an evening ceremony on the Archbold campus. The event, held on 11/30/23, opened with a welcome by Dr. Melanie Hicks, Nursing Faculty and ADN advisor, followed by an inspirational and congratulatory address by Dr. Franklin Roberts, Dean of STEM and…
ANTWERP – The Antwerp boys and girls varsity basketball teams swept to victories over visiting North Central Tuesday evening in non-league play. The Lady Archers opened a 19-7 lead after one quarter and flew past the visiting Eagles 55-25. Antwerp led 33-14 at the halfway point of the contest and took a 43-23 advantage into…
In Tuesday night high school varsity boys basketball was heated in Archer Country as they played host to the North Central Eagles. The Archers were on fire in this face of posting 25 point in the first quarter versus the Eagles’ 8. That sustaining pace kept the Archers ahead for the duration, even with a…
Tuesday, December 18th, the Lady Panthers of Paulding played host to the Holgate Lady Tigers. Paulding laid claim to the court in this game and won by a large margin: 52-29. Paulding senior Ellie Barton is fouled and sent to the line. Ellie Scores both points, contributing to a solid win for the Lady Panthers!
Friday night, December 15th. High school basketball action was in full swing and Woodlan hosted Adam Central. Adam Central came to play and they tapped the high score at the end of the 4th quarter: 70-77. Pictured above: It’s the fourth quarter and Woodlan is attempting to keep up, With the help of this shot…
Friday night basketball at the Palace saw Wayne Trace Raiders go head to head with Liberty Center Tigers on December 15th. Raiders paced the game putting 17 points on the scoreboard at the end of the first quarter and the Tigers only earned 4. Liberty Center matched Raider momentum in the 2nd quarter and third…
