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Sherry Foundation Awards Funds for Maker & Creative Spaces for Paulding County Libraries

The Ann Sherry Foundation has awarded generous funding to incorporate “Maker & Creative Spaces” into all branches of the Paulding County Carnegie Library (PCCL) system. In addition, the foundation has granted funds to enhance the book clubs and reading events sponsored by the Cooper Community Branch Library located in the village of Oakwood. Funds will…

Paulding County Court Records

Criminal/Traffic Disposition Rylen O Asher, Payne, OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case was waived by defendant Nathan E. McAlexander, Antwerp, OH; Criminal damage; Pled no cont., found guilty; Defendant to pay all costs; Shall pay $3575.00 restitution addition to rules of probation; Shall have no contact with victims or the Oasis Bar; Shall maintain general good…

Antwerp fifth graders graduate D.A.R.E.

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program held its graduation for Antwerp Elementary fifth graders on December 7, 2016. Each student was required to write an essay before they could graduate. D.A.R.E. program consists of 12 lessons and the essay gives the students a chance to reflect back on the lessons. Essays describe what they…

Local Spelling BEE Winners

Antwerp Elementary spelling bee winner Antwerp Elementary School held its spelling bee on Thursday, December 15th. Ten fourth and fifth graders competed in over 20 rounds. Fourth grader Madisyn Peters (pictured on left) won the bee by spelling the word “digestive” correctly. Peters will represent Antwerp Elementary School at the Paulding County Spelling Bee on…

D.A.R.E. graduation at Paulding Elementary

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program held its graduation for Paulding Elementary fifth graders on December 5, 2016. Each student was required to write an essay before they could graduate. D.A.R.E. program consist of 12 lessons and the essay gives the students a chance to reflect back on the lessons. Essays describe what they…

The Jail Levy Passes!

It’s been quite sometime since the “new” Sheriff Office and Jail was opened. This year after the general election there is a breath of fresh air at the local law enforcement facility in Paulding. Sheriff Jason Landers stated, “I felt it would prevail by a couple hundred votes.  Never in my thoughts did I think…

Suvar Visits Paulding Elementary Preschoolers

Mrs. Becky Suvar from Paulding County Waste Management Education and Awareness (WMEA) visited the preschoolers at Paulding Elementary! She talked to the students about how they can help keep our Earth healthy by recycling and not littering. The preschoolers recycle in their classroom at school and Ms Becky comes every Wednesday to empty their recycle…

Old Photos Needed

I am in need some community participation! In keeping with the antique decorating theme in the Treasurer’s office, I am looking for older photo’s of the Paulding County Courthouse,  and would like to have some community involvement. This is where you come in! If you have an original photo of the courthouse from  the early…

The Paulding County Jail

By: Stan Jordan I visited the Paulding County Jail the other day, and I was impressed with the appearance, inside and out. It was very neat and well organized. Maybe I better slow up,  that was the sheriff’s office that we visited. The incarceration area is well organized with double bunks and tables for 14…

Library Penmanship Contest Winners Named

The Paulding County Carnegie Library recently sponsored a “Penmanship Contest”. “We are concerned that students not being taught cursive writing anymore. Many school systems are removing cursive or penmanship from their elementary curriculums,” shared Susan Pieper, Library Director. “There are so many documents and historical and family letters students will not be able to read…

PCED Banquet Planned for Tuesday

Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. will be hosting its 2016 Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at the OSU Extension Center at 503 Fairground Drive in Paulding, Ohio. Networking will start at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:30 PM. Tori Wolf, account manager with the Northwest State Community College – Manufacturing…