On Saturday, March 29th students and staff from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture from left are: Aspen Grace, Mr. Jon Snodgrass (8th grade history teacher), and Trevor Naugle.
February Meeting Wrap Up By: Bradyn Miller The Happy Bunch 4-H Club had a meeting on February 11 at 4:30 p.m at the Youth Leadership Building. The meeting was called to order by Zoey Manz. Then Duke Wiesehan led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Trevor Manz led the 4-H Pledge. Then the clover buds were…
Bakers and candy makers from around Paulding County are making more than 50 types of handmade sweets to sell at a one-day-only pop-up shop on Thursday, April 10 to benefit the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry. The Sweet Shop will feature many varieties of chocolates and other candy, 20 types of cookies, an array of…
God’s Word calls us to “Worship in spirit and truth” John 4:24. Worship can be defined as “extravagant respect, or admiration for, or devotion to an object of esteem”. As Christians we worship our Lord in many ways, but the most common way is through songs of praise and adoration. Did you know there are…
By: Mark Holtsberry Charles Chester Shinaberry was born on December 21, 1892, in Grover Hill, Ohio. He was the son of Robert Newton Shinaberry, born in 1854 in Ohio, and Sarah Florence (Kinkade) Shinaberry, born on October 21, 1864, in Ohio. The couple was married on June 23, 1882, in Paulding. By 1890, they were…
By: Erica Noggle The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 2023-2024 Leadership in Action class, in partnership with the Village of Paulding, has been awarded $15,722 through the NatureWorks grant to support the renovation of the public restroom at Reservoir Park. The Leadership in Action program, designed to cultivate leadership…
PAULDING, OH: Patricia L. “Pat” Sprow, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Paulding County Hospital. Pat was born on March 7, 1958 in Paulding, OH to Donald Sprow and Carol (Buckleman) Hale. Pat worked as a bartender at the Defiance Amvets and the Defiance Elks. Pat attended Paulding Church of the…
By: Mark Holtsberry Samuel Amandus Schuler was born on November 11, 1889, in Paulding, Ohio, Samuel Amandus Schuler was the son of William Hamilton Schuler, born on January 30, 1849, in Hamilton, Indiana, and Alice Athalia “Allie” (Dodon) Schuler, born on December 28, 1859, in Ohio. William and Alice were married on September 10, 1881.…
The Paulding County Area Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of over $90,000 in community grants to support local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents throughout the county. These grants will fund essential projects and services that align with the Foundation’s mission to enrich the quality of life in our…
On February 28, 2025, Ohio Representative Jim Hoops gathered with local Republicans at Fiesta Habaneros Restaurant in Paulding County, where he shared his intention to run for the Ohio Senate seat being vacated by term-limited Senator Rob McColley. Hoops, who currently serves as a representative in the Ohio House, is no stranger to public service,…
PAULDING, OH: Ricky A. Gloor, age 66, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home in Paulding. Rick was born on July 7, 1958 in Paulding, OH to the late Max and Arline (Russell) Gloor. He retired from Cooper Farms Meat Processing Plant in Van Wert. Rick is survived by his brothers: Randy…
PAULDING, OH: Rose Marie Holtsberry, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Vancrest of Payne. Rose was born on June 8, 1947 in Paulding, OH to the late Carl and Saralene (Frey) Ashton. On June 20, 1965 she married the love of her life, Rodger L. Holtsberry. Rose graduated from Blue Creek…
On Saturday, February 8, students and staff from Paulding Junior High School dedicated their time to supporting the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. This volunteer effort aimed to assist the local community by organizing and distributing food to those in need. For more information on how to support or volunteer at the…
