Trails coming to Paulding County

Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District, and Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Paulding County Commissioners, are excited to announce that $107,500 has been awarded for recreational trail development in the Paulding County community. The office of Ohio 82nd House District Rep. Roy Klopfenstein, R-Haviland, issued a press release Tuesday communicating that he…

Local High School Basketball Round Up

Raiders Win Annual Rivalry Matchup The annual Paulding County rivalry between Wayne Trace and Paulding was renewed Friday night in the ‘Jungle’ with the visiting Raiders posting a 66-53 win over the Panthers in Green Meadows Conference boys basketball play. Wayne Trace jumped out quick and was never threatened the rest of the way, opening…

Wayne Trace Wrestling at Troy Invitational

On January 4, 2025, the Wayne Trace Wrestling Team competed in the Troy Invitational in Troy, Ohio.  The Raider Wrestlers were represented by eight wrestlers, two of which ended the day on the podium. In the 113-pound weight class, Colton Kimmel ended the day in fourth place after taking a medical forfeit in the finals. …

DEFIANCE TO HOLD 16TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE

The 16* annual March for life will be held January 22nd at 12:00 Noon at Triangle Park in downtown Defiance. The march is sponsored by Mother Teresa Respect for Life. The purpose of the march is for participants to walk and stand up for unborn children who cannot speak for themselves. The march will start…

Klopfenstein Secures More Than $350,000 for Putnam and Paulding County Projects

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) announced that $350,000 will be coming to Putnam and Paulding Counties, as a result of Governor DeWine signing Senate Bill 54 into law January 2nd. “These investments will enhance opportunities in our region,” said Representative Klopfenstein. “From exploring Putnam County’s rich history to enjoying the scenic trails of Paulding County,…