By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Residents in Paulding County nursing homes have been learning why we need to give a “hoot” about owls and about the amazing world of geology. During recent programs, residents had the opportunity to enjoy hands on learning by dissecting owl pellets and seeing some amazing rock samples. Owls formed the…
The National Weather Service out of Northern Indiana, reports 3 to 5 inches of rain fell Thursday, May 16, 2019 and in some places as much as 6+ inches fell, in Paulding County. A number of state routes, county and township roads had high water in places and US !27 was closed, south of St.…
Amidst the dreary days of the tail end of winter, a ray of sunshine … or rather a stream of chocolate … emits from the east side of Paulding County. The Oakwood Library Association hosted its 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza this past week on Tuesday, March 12 and Thursday March 14. The evenings sold out…
FINDLAY, OH – Levi Farley, 28, of Antwerp, Ohio will be assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Paulding County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Farley is one of 10 new wildlife officer cadets who have been undergoing extensive training and were sworn in as commissioned…
On January 11, officers were called to the North Garden Apartments. Witnesses reported seeing a man intentionally hit his girlfriend with a vehicle and knocking her down. She got back up and he repeated his actions. The male driver was arrested. During the arrest suspected meth was found on the suspect. On January 12, officers…
The Parks Board met on January 15. The big project this year will be at 5-Span near Junction with a new dock being put in and the area cleaned up. Steve Sprow talked about Rochester Park. He would like to see the entrances changed at the New Rochester Park. He would like to see steps…
Do you want to do a better job of pricing your corn and soybeans? Is grain marketing a confusing and daunting task? If so, this workshop is for you! Ohio State University Extension is offering a three-session workshop focused on helping farmers become better grain marketers. Participants will have a better understanding of risk, marketing…
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 11:53 P.M. on Tuesday evening, December 25, 2018, on County Road 144 just east of Township Road 83 in Paulding County. A 2013 Ford Fusion, operated by Joel Molina, age 19, of Paulding, Ohio, was westbound on County…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Frank Lloyd Wright puts it best when he says “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”. Wright’s saying inspires us to believe in the healing and relaxing power that nature provides to all of us and how it can be a little escape from…
COLUMBUS, OH – A group of farmers in Paulding County have filed suit against the state of Ohio, alleging that the Ohio General Assembly violated the state constitution when it passed a dramatic increase in wind setback mandates. In a case joined by the wind industry, the farmers assert that the legislature passed the amendment…
New Addiction Prevention & Recovery Coalition Forming in Paulding County Special Public Meeting There is a newly formed coalition in Paulding County called Citizens of Paulding for Recovery and Prevention (C.P.R.). Their goal is to help prevent life-controlling issues (ie. addictions), assist with recovery those who have life-controlling issues, and help those innocently suffering consequences…
The brand new Paulding County first responders facility was dedicated on Saturday, October 20 on location! The event started with Sheriff Jason Landers as the Master of Ceremonies, welcoming everyone to the event. He presented Shaun Matako for the opening prayer, followed by Dan Wilder singing the National Anthem. The Paulding Boy Scouts raised the…
Paulding, Ohio—On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, Paulding County Jail Inmate William R. Miller, II, age 73, passed away due to natural causes in a Toledo hospital. Miller was arrested on May 10, 2018 for shooting his grandson, 19 year old Evan Andrew Holcombe at 15648 Road 1037, Oakwood, Ohio. Miller was facing one count of…
