Dave & Jane Nice speak to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Dave and Jane Nice with Reclaimed Living, (Paulding County), as the guest speakers at the January 16, 2025, club meeting.  Dave and Jane came at the invitation of Richard Kipp,(Fellow Kiwanian). Dave and Jane spoke to the Kiwanians about the Reclaimed Living program within Paulding…

Defiance Area Foundation Receives Diamond Sponsorship for Upcoming Gala

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) has announced an exciting partnership as the Keller Family Foundation steps forward as a $25,000 Diamond Sponsor for DAF’s inaugural Gala. Scheduled to take place on October 4, 2025, the event marks a milestone for the foundation, aiming to further its community impact. The Keller Family Foundation’s generosity underscores a…

PECA Paulding Ribbon Cutting & Open House

With enthusiasm the Paulding Exempted Character Academy (PECA), LifeWise Paulding Exempted and members of the community gathered on January 17th to celebrate an Open House and Ribbon Cutting of the new PECA Paulding Building. The evening started at 5:00 p.m. with an Open House, where the community was invited to tour the new PECA Paulding…

Wayne Trace Students Learn Weaving Techniques

Over the past several months, students in the Cross-Categorical class at Wayne Trace have been teaming up with senior art students in order to create a beautiful collection of artworks as part of an Art Possible Ohio Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts grant.  Under the guidance of local artist Jayne Smith, these students have been…

Four Paulding County Women Embark on Memorable Journey to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration

In January, four Republican women from Paulding County—Cheryl Stromski, Stacey Rinebolt, Jan Commers, and Laurie Lucas—embarked on an unforgettable road trip to Washington, D.C., to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The trip was filled with camaraderie, excitement, and a few unexpected challenges. The group departed on a chilly…