PREMIER BANK AWARDS ASHLEY ROBERTS 8TH ANNUAL JEFF VEREECKE COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

Premier Bank has awarded Ashley Roberts, AVP, Commercial Construction Draw Supervisor, the eighth annual Jeff Vereecke Community Impact Award. The award recognizes an associate who shares in the Bank’s dedication and passion for spreading kindness, doing good deeds and making our communities stronger by demonstrating superior service to the community in which they work and/or…

Leo’s Freedom Festival not to run in 2025

Due to construction traffic challenges, the annual Freedom Festival fireworks event will not occur in 2025. Construction on the Leo-Grabill bridge, which connects Leo-Cedarville and Grabill near the event’s venue, Riverside Gardens Park, means the bridge will be out of commission throughout summer 2025. This, combined with the construction at the Clay Street and SR1…

Paulding Junior High Students Support Local Food Pantry

On Saturday, January 18, students and staff from Paulding Junior High School dedicated their time to volunteer at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. This act of service brought together educators and students alike to give back to their community. Principal Eric Deisler expressed his gratitude for the volunteers and their commitment…

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Ohio

The American Pickers are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in March 2025. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as…

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…