Hicksville Kiwanis Visiting Speaker

Alyeh Keeley, an 11th grade student at Hicksville High School, was the guest speaker at the recent Hicksville Kiwanis meeting at Magpies Family Restaurant. Allyeh was last year’s representative at the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference, she was sponsored by the Hicksville Kiwanis Club. They Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is known as HOBY. HOBY was…

PCED Annual Business & Industry Banquet success

Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) held their 24th annual business & industry appreciation banquet on Tuesday, November 12th at Grant’s Catering.  The annual banquet brought many of our local, state and regional business partners together to recap the achievements and growth in Paulding County since last year.  Following a social hour, complete with music provided…

DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT & VISITORS BUREAU receives $7500 grant 

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) granted $7,500 to Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau (DDVB) from the Defiance City Capital Projects, Offerle Family and Wertz Family funds under the DAF umbrella. This grant will be used for the continuation of the Facade Enhancement Program in downtown Defiance. Pictured representing the grant are (L to R) Katie…

Reclaimed Living organization Created to Fulfill Need in County

An effort to provide transitional sober housing is underway in Paulding County. “Reclaimed Living” is a court-supported and faith-based group whose mission is to provide supportive, safe, and temporary housing for local residents struggling with substance abuse, and give them resources to reclaim their lives and become the people God created them to be for…

Holiday season picnic basket Drawing

Starting December 2 enter to win a Holiday Season Picnic Basket. Drawing boxes will be in businesses in Woodburn. The basket will contain goodies to eat and gifts certificates to area businesses. This drawing is sponsored by Woodburn Main Street and Char’s Grill. The winner will be announced on December 14, 2024.