Grover Hill Welcomes Dollar General: A Milestone for Community Growth & Prosperity

The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the successful ribbon-cutting ceremony for the much-anticipated Dollar General in Grover Hill. The event took place on January 29th at 10:00 am, marking a significant milestone for the community and its residents. The ceremony, hosted by the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, was attended by community members,…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING HISTORY

By: Mark Holtsberry Harry Harrison Kerns was born in Antwerp, Ohio July 30, 1888. The son of Mathew Allison born July 1844 in Ohio and Margaret (Groscost) Kerns born February 1850 in Ohio. Thomas was a Civil War Veteran who served with Company A. 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served October 25, 1861 to July…

WHEN I WAS YOUNG

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker It’s 2024, I’m ??? years old, and I still have so many unanswered questions!!!! I haven’t found out who let the dogs out… where’s the beef… how to get to Sesame Street… why Dora doesn’t just use Apple Maps… Why do all colors of Fruit Loops taste exactly the…

MATT’S MISHAPS 

“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt  People are More Territorial than Dogs I have many favorite running routes along sleepy country roads around small-town America.  However, I get shaken awake on the sleepy road when…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Racing in the Midwest might end in the fall, but racetracks owners, promoters and staff never get breaks. Attica Raceway Park near Tiffin has made some positive changes for the upcoming 2024 racing season for fans and drivers. This week I will focus on the 410 Winged-Sprints. January 13th, Attica Raceway Park…

New Ohio Wildlife Officer Assigned to Lucas County

Ohio Wildlife Officer Mike Ohlrich, of Liberty Center, has a new assignment in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. He replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Anthony Lemle, who was assigned to Noble County. Officer Ohlrich is a graduate of Liberty Center High School. In 2008, he graduated from…