2024 Paulding County Fair Royalty Announced

On Monday evening following the Paulding County 4-H Fair Parade, the 4-H Jr Fair King & Queen Coronation took place. Paulding County Commissioner Mark Holtsberry was the MC for the event and he introduced the 2024 Fair Royal Court to those in attendance. Earlier in the afternoon the Jr. King and Jr. Queen and Prince…

Defiance Area Foundation Grant: Sufficient Grace Ministries

We would like to congratulate @sufficientgraceministries on their $5,000 grant received during our last grant cycle, ending in March. This grant was given from the Defiance Area Foundation Community fund for training manuals, supplies, and materials to be used during the SGM Volunteer Training. Pictured (l-r) presenting the grant to SGM is Deb Hench –…

2024/25 Board of Directors of Heritage Lions Inducted

District Governor Terry Marker inducted the 2024-2025 Board of Directors for the Heritage Lions. The Heritage Lions motto is “We Serve” and we welcome anyone who wishes to help their local community to contact a Heritage Lion. Pictured l-r: Pam Birch, Dan Will, Jan Hockemeyer, Tom Wolf, Larry Smith, Rick Boys, Cindy Wolf, Jack Clear,…

Hicksville Rotary’s Citizen of the Year

Each year, the Hicksville Rotary Club recognizes an individual who has made a difference in the local community.  At the June 4 luncheon meeting, the award was given to Hicksville Exempted Village School’s educator, Nathan Ferrell.  A very surprised Ferrell was honored by family, friends, and school administrators, plus members of the local Rotary Club.…

Timbrook speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Zach Timbrook (Owner, Timbrook Bounce House Rentals) as the guest speaker at the June 6, 2024, club meeting. Zach came at the invitation of Joe Burkard (Paulding County Prosecutor). Zach spoke to the Kiwanians about how his business got started, what bounce houses he has…