The John Paulding Historical Society has opened for the new year. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. every Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. The first event of the year will be the return of the Wine and Cheese Tasting Party. This has become one of…
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Festival of Trees Announced!
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The John Paulding Historical Society will be holding their annual Festival of Trees from November 13 through November 16 at the museum located across from the fairgrounds in Paulding. This year’s theme is “A Caroling We Will Go”. The schedule of events is loaded with fun and entertainment starting Thursday, November 13 open from 9:00…
John Paulding Days – Music Through the Ages Has Come & Gone
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The John Paulding Days Festival took place on June 5 and June 6 on the square in Paulding. According to Erika Willitzer, “Typically, the John Paulding Days averages around 1,500 on the opening night, but this year that number was doubled! The weather was perfect for the parade with full sun, a light breeze, and…
John Paulding Days Starts Tonight
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For Immediate Release (May 28, 2014) The theme for this year’s John Paulding Days is Music Through The Ages. The Chamber Board decided it would be a great theme for area groups to celebrate the music they love most. Executive Director of the Paulding Chamber Erika Willitzer says they’re already hearing how folks are decorating…
Tea & Hat Show at JPHS
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The John Paulding Historical Society hosted a Tea & Hat Show on Saturday, May 10th at the historical museum in Paulding. The dining hall was decorated superbly by the museum volunteers and a host of people and organization who made all the tables look classy and ready for a lovely tea time afternoon. The table…
Letter to the Editor
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The John Paulding Historical Society has partnered with the Paulding County Carnegie Library since its establishment in 1977. The libraries’ assistance throughout the years has helped to make the JPHS museum what it is today. Paulding County’s library system is the premier asset of our County. I challenge anyone to point to an agency that…
John A. Meyer, 79
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ANTWERP, OHIO John A. Meyer, 79, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his son’s home in Cecil, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1934 in Antwerp, Ohio, the son of the late Francis and Madonna (Trembley) Meyer. John was a 1952 graduate of Antwerp High School, Antwerp, Ohio.…
John Herzig, age 79
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PAULDING: John Herzig, age 79, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at the CHP Hospice, Defiance, Ohio. He was born July 16, 1934 in Hungary, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Metzger) Herzig. On November 9, 1956 he married Cecilia Ottmayer, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2008. He was previously employed by LaFarge…
Miss Paulding County To Be Crowned At John Paulding Days
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Eight high school girls from Wayne Trace and Paulding High Schools will vie for the crown, as they compete in the Miss Paulding County Pageant, held during John Paulding Days. The third annual pageant will be held on Friday, June 7 in the Paulding High School Auditeria at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are available…
Educator John Basinger takes over as PEVS Superintendent
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The transition began as Pat Ross, the Paulding Exempted Village Superintendent, will officially take her new position at Antwerp Local School District on January 1 and the PEVS School Board named John Basinger as interim Superintendent, starting January 2, until the board is able to find a permanent replacement. John has been married to his…
