Seven Parkview Nurses Receive DAISY Award®

Seven Parkview nurses were recently recognized by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing. The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The…

Steve and Baby Francis

Who was the other president that served two terms that were not consecutive? Upon leaving the White House the first Lady told the head of her staff, “Now Jerry, take good care of everything, don’t throw away any ornaments or dishes, we’re going to be back.” Steve was living the good life. He couldn’t imagine…

Defiance Area YMCA Receives Generous Donation for Community Projects

The Defiance Area YMCA recently received a substantial donation of $13,000 from the Detwiler-Rodriguez Donor Advised Fund, a part of the Defiance Area Foundation. This generous contribution will go toward upgrading the starting blocks at the YMCA pool and purchasing new lane markers, ensuring a better experience for swimmers and community members alike. The donation…

PPEC Youth Programs Open Over $10,000 in Scholarships,  Leadership Opportunities, Summer Camp

 Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is accepting applications for its 2025 Youth Programs. These programs include new scholarships, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a summer camp for middle school students. This year, PPEC’s revamped scholarship program offers $10,000 in awards- almost double previous years. There are three scholarship opportunities available: • $3,500 Traditional Children…