The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) recently held their second quarter meeting at the new Mercer Landmark Headquarter complex, located just east of Latty. This (BAC) event was held in conjunction with the Paulding County Teacher Boot Camp. The meeting was attended by 31 individuals, representing 24 businesses from around the area, and…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings summer program was recently visited by Anna Gurney from Paulding Soil and Water. She brought along a video about owls and a stuffed owl so we could learn all about their habits. We then were able to dissect pellets. We found bones from mice, moles and other creatures that owls eat. It…
Eight graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were honored last evening during a special ceremony. The class successfully completed both the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the program. The graduates will now take the 200-question Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) Certification examination, the passage of which…
Five soon-to-be Buckeyes will receive a full- or half-tuition scholarships from The Ohio State University at Lima. The awards to incoming freshman were made possible by a generous gift by Arthur and Marian Rudd. The full-tuition winner is Kyira Knous, Wapakoneta High School. Half-tuition winners are Leuviah Blakma, Allen East High School; Esperanza Coca, Wapakoneta High…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool and Daycare recently welcomed Mrs. Carrie Jones and her son, Liam, with their menagerie of animals! They brought along guinea hens, ducks, a naked neck turkey, peacocks, rabbits, a silkie, and two adorable goats! We have openings in our summer program AND fall preschool registration is now open! Call 419-399-KIDS for…
Meet Ms. Patty Meadows the new principal of New Haven High School! Ms. Meadows began her teaching career in Parke County, Indiana and then taught in South Carolina for a total of seven years prior to joining the East Allen County Schools team as the Paul Harding High School Athletic Director in 2002. Over the…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings school agers visit the town pool every day in the summer. They attend the free lunch program at the park, then head over to the pool for an afternoon of fun in the sun! Call 419-399-KIDS to see about our NEW lower prices! We have openings for our summer program and are taking…
The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently hosted its 13th annual Green Carpet Event, “Come Together,” and raised over $60,000. All proceeds from the event go directly to student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2022 Making a Difference Awards, which were created by the NSCC Foundation as a way…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers were visited by Firefighter Michael Schweinsburg at the end of the school year to teach them about fire safety and show them his big, red fire truck. We learned to yell “HERE I AM” really loud so the firefighters can find us in an emergency and to never, ever hide in…
KURT DAGER – LEO ELEMENTARY Grade teaching: 6th Grade Education: Master’s in Elementary Education Years of teaching: 25 Years Favorite teaching memory: I have so many great teaching memories because of all of the students I have been fortunate to have taught. One of my favorite memories is when I went back to the classroom…
Paulding Exempted Village Schools would like to recognize their 2022 retirees. Each staff member received a personalized hand made crock make by Sandy Dobbelaere. Those retiring were: Dave Mansfield, Bus Driver-20 ½ years; Pam Moore, Jr. High ELA Teacher-32 years; Angie Wiswell, Paraprofessional-26 years; Marie Shrider, Paraprofessional-20+ years; and Jerry Yoh, Custodian-38 ½ years.
Dr. Martin Miller, superintendent of Antwerp Local Schools, has been selected as a statewide finalist for the Jennings Ohio Outstanding Superintendent Performance Award. Dr. Miller was nominated by the Board of Education and a committee of Ohio public school educators evaluated all applications to determine finalists. Miller was selected out of over 30 superintendents serving…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jonathan Lee Meyer is the recipient of 2022 Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. The recipient of this scholarship must be a graduating senior of Vantage Career Center who is a resident of the Antwerp School district. The intent of this scholarship is to provide up…
