Tag: paulding county

Paulding county new facebook page

If you are wondering what is going on in Paulding County, there is a new Facebook page to find out. Check out “Visit Paulding County Ohio” to get a list of events and if you have an event to promote you can fill out the Google form or email pcohioinfo@gmail.com to have the event listed.…

Ann’s Bright Beginners meet the dog warden!

The summer kids at Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool got to meet our Paulding County dog warden!  Deputy Skylar Maassel brought along his puppy, Brutus, and we got to hear all about his job AND play with his pup!  Shown here with Officer Maassel and Brutus is Levi Athy, Isaac Miller, Jeremiah Sajuan, Henry Clark, Levi…

Nursing Home Residents Explore Owls & Geology

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…

Flooding in Paulding County

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.…

Chocolate Extravaganza 2019: The Great Gatsby

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…

New State Wildlife Officer Assigned to Paulding County

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…

Antwerp Police Reports

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…

Paulding County Grain Marketing Class

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…

Grab those Cameras! Photo Contest Returns

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…

Paulding County Farmers and Wind Energy Association Sue State of Ohio over Secretive Wind Setback Law

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

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…