Frank Willard Dunham was not a veteran, but a solid businessman who became very popular among the citizens of Paulding County. His story starts as Frank was born January 28, 1856 in Lucas, Richland County, Ohio. The son of James S. and Francis Cornelia (Davis) Dunham. His father, James was born around 1827 in Delaware…
By: Mark Holtsberry Thomas Barzelia Holland was an attorney, one of the leading members of the bar of Paulding County. He was born March 1, 1845, the son of B. A. and Lydia (Osborn) Holland in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The family living in Lima, Ohio in 1860, gave Thomas an opportunity for him to…
“Blessed to Have Been Abandoned: The Story of The Baby Box Lady” by our very own Monica Kelsey, is now available worldwide. Blessed to Have Been Abandoned is the true story of Monica Kelsey, the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The national organization has blossomed into a nationwide movement, saving abandoned babies. Monica grew…
By: Mark Holtsberry Nathan Wyatt was a prosperous agriculturist and stock raiser of Latty Township. He was known for being one of the leading citizens in the area and was born November 10, 1844, in Wilkes County, North Carolina to David and Parmelia (Winkler) Wyatt. His family was one of the oldest families of North…
The Paulding County Carnegie Library is open Monday to Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-1. For any information, please call 419-399-2032. Check out the website at www.mypccl.org, we have databases of useful information. Ancestry.com is free to use at the library. Be sure to click on the calendar for upcoming events at all the…
By: Mark Holtsberry Paulding County has buried within its boarders seven veterans who fought in the Mexican War, but Richard Truitt only fought in The Mexican War, he enlisted twice to serve in The Civil War. Richard C. Truitt, was born July 25, 1820, in Preble County. Raised on a farm, by parents that raised…
Friday of last week there were reports of rain fall that accumulated to over 6” of rain. Paulding had standing water rise from Blue Creek and Flat Rock Creek. The fields tiling has increased the volume of water arriving at ditches, creeks and water in a certain amount of time. Housing areas were also flooded…
PLEASE BE ADVISED AND TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PREVIOUS LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR RECEIVING BIDS FOR THE REAL ESTATE ON A CASH RENT PER BASIS FOR THE JACOB FARM-CHILDREN’S HOME (FSA #1586) WAS INADVERTENTLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 20, 2021. PLEASE DISREGARD THE LEGAL NOTICE. THANK YOU HEATHER BARNHOUSE, CLERK BY ORDER BOARD OF COUNTY…
By: Joe Boggs Additional note from Sarah Noggle, Extension Educator in Paulding County. In 2020, Poison hemlock has been found in Paulding County. The densest populations have been located along the railroad beds, overgrown areas along woods, and also old fence rows. Help beautify Paulding County by controlling the weeds along the edges of your property…
By: Mark Holtsberry Judge Wilson Hunt Snook Jr. Is another interesting figure from our county’s past. Wilson was born in Antwerp, Ohio, on October 30, 1850. The son of Wilson H. and Anna (Murphy) Snook. Both of Wilson Jr.’s parents were from New Jersey, with a background ancestry of German and Irish. Wilson Jr. had…
The Republican candidates for U.S. Senate debated on questions on July 8 at the Paulding County Extension Building. The event was held by the Paulding County Republican Women. The four candidates in attendance were: Mark Pukita, Neil Patel, Michael Leipold and Mike Gibbons. All four of the candidates have a very interesting history. Three claimed…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Ray Henry Mouser was one of Paulding County’s leading citizens, whose family showed volunteerism, as well as providing medical care for numerous citizens of the county. Ray was born July 20, 1895, in the town of Latty, Ohio. His father was Dr. Ambrose Henry Mouser, born November 23, 1866, in LaRue,…
The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football region assignments for the upcoming 2021 season on Tuesday. The 10-week regular-season begins the week of August 16, with the top 16 schools in each region qualifying for the playoffs that begin October 29-30. As previously announced, schools’ divisional assignments for the upcoming 2021-22 school year…
