Cupid’s Day

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker A day to celebrate and shower the ones we love with our affection … and of course is to eat candy!  Candy has become one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts. Each year, thousands of people give candies to their sweethearts.  But where did it begin for some of…

Meraz Selected as Americanism State Winner

Olivia Meraz, a senior at Wayne Trace High School, has been selected as a State Winner of the 2023-2024 American Legion Americanism and Government Test program. Because Olivia is a State Winner, she has earned a trip to Washington D.C. sponsored by The American Legion Department of Ohio.  Olivia is the daughter of Saul and Lucinda…

First Financial Bank Supports Local United Way

First Financial Bank donates $5,000 to United Way of Paulding County to help with Community Development. United Way works with local organizations and government entities to support and fight for Health, Education & Financial Stability for the residents of Paulding County. “Donations like this allow us to support early literacy, help combat food insecurity, and…

Paulding County Land Bank Acquires Additional Building 

The Paulding County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) has acquired the former Bargain Bin building.  The building is located at 118 West Perry Street between Hawg’s Tavern and the Paulding theatre building.   It has been nearly two years since the Land Bank purchased the Paulding Theatre.  Since that purchase, there has been review by…

THIS WEEK ON PCBW: Something Brave Supply Company

Did you miss out on Lofton Brown’s inspiring presentation and marketing strategy at the Paulding County Economic Development banquet last November? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Tune in to the latest episode of Paulding County Business Weekly as we sit down with Lofton and his dad Tim to learn about the story behind their family hat business, Something…