PJHS Students Volunteer at Caring & Sharing Food Pantry

On Saturday, April 5th students and staff from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture from left are: Mrs. Katelyn LaFountain (7th grade math teacher), Ella Zimmerman, Gavin Parrett, Hudson Spangler, Sawyer Hunt, and Mr. Colton Bennett (7th grade writing teacher.)

Paulding Elementary 2024-2025 March Mindset Marvels

Paulding Elementary recently announced March Mindset Marvels. Pictured left to right: Front row:  Everly Rittenhouse, Sylvee Mapes, Garrett McClain, Grace Laney.  Middle row:  Natalie Mericle, Marshall Wilhelm, Kenley Miller, Nicholas Anderson, Dean Font,  Garrett Wilhelm, Emma VanDeurzen. Back row:  Rebeka Mericle, Sienna Harris, Briggs Stoller, Emma Steingass, Evelyn Dangler. Missing from picture:  Andrew Schuchart, Ella…

Paulding County Business, Industry and College Showcase success

The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted their annual Business, Industry & College Showcase event at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building.  The building buzzed with energy as students explored promising career pathways and learned more about Paulding County business as they connected with industry leaders. Junior and senior students from Antwerp, Paulding,…

Keith L. Timbrook

AUBURN, IN: Keith L. Timbrook, age 59, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home. Keith was born on July 15, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He grew up in Hicksville, Ohio, and was a graduate of Hicksville High School and attended Four County School for auto mechanics. Keith had worked…

Dennis L. Rager

ANTWERP, OH: Dennis L. Rager, 69, of Antwerp, passed away on April 16, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Dennis was born in Paulding, on March 8, 1956, a son of the late Dorothy (Albert) & Kenneth Rager. Dennis was a hardworking farmer all his life, dedicating his days to the land and the honest…

WT Girls Basketball Team Recognized by Klopfenstein

The Wayne Trace Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Bethany DeJarnett was recently recognized by the Ohio House of Representatives and State Representative Roy Klopfenstein of the 82nd District. The Lady Raiders were presented Proclamations by the Ohio House of Representatives recognizing the squad for its Green Meadows Conference championship and Sectional Championship as well…