By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Soon the air will start to cool down, the leaves will start to change, which all means that it is also time for another milkweed pod collection. The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District and the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative will once again be collaborating on this worthwhile initiative. Milkweed…
PAULDING – In a battle of Paulding County rivals, Wayne Trace made the trip to the ‘Jungle’ and defeated host Paulding in four sets Tuesday night in non-league volleyball action. The Lady Raiders won games one and two by scores of 25-11 and 25-22 before Paulding answered by taking the third set 25-15. Wayne Trace…
The Paulding VFW recently honored Verl Dasher for his 60+ years of involvement and service to the Boy Scouts of America. From being a scout himself to becoming a leader and a mentor for many Paulding County boys throughout the years, we thank you Verl for all you have done and continue to do for…
Two nurses near and dear to Mrs. Miller’s heart, her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Michael Fulkerson, visited Ann’s Bright Beginnings this summer. We got to learn about ooey gooey germs with chocolate pudding and use real stethoscopes to listen to our hearts. For more information about our after school program or preschool program,…
The Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting started on August 29 with a full house with Davide Bradley from Athens, OH. He came into the meeting to talk about the 6 counties that he oversees. FEMA approved the emergency plan and accepted by the Commissioners. Each village will have to look it over and approve it. Antwerp…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD It is time to once again highlight one of the many animals that call Ohio home. For this week’s animal, we will go to the water as we feature the river otter. Where does it live? What does it eat? What does it look like? Read on to find out…
Several Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op employees and their family members volunteered August 18th to plant 14 new trees at Lela McGuire Jeffery Park in Paulding. PPEC’s various community service projects demonstrate the co-op’s guiding principle of “Concern for Community.” All the employees reported having a great time working as a team to give back to…
The main historic Carnegie library in Paulding has planned three exciting programs for September. On September 11th at 6:00 p.m., Ali McCauley will sponsor a sewing demonstration on hemming. No registration is required for this program. The Adult Services department is also sponsoring a Cookbook Book Club. From now until September 25th, patrons interested in…
Coach Mike Spiece and the Wayne Trace Raiders picked up another Black Swamp Title on Friday night, August 24. The game against the Panthers took place on the Raider home field. Even though the game went in the favor of the Raiders, the Panthers did not just lay down and hand the trophy over. Paulding’s…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The final bells for summer vacation may have rung way back in May, but for many Paulding County students, the learning has not stopped. Visitors and students at the Paulding County Fair, Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschool, Paulding County Libraries, and Paulding County Board of DD Summer Enrichment Program have enjoyed…
By: Reporter, Sydney Reineck The Paulding FFA Officer team traveled to Peebles, Ohio on Monday, August 6th for their annual FFA Officer retreat. The officer team is made up of President Kalyn Strahley, Vice President Courtney Luderman, Secretary Jordyn Merriman, Treasurer Jen Stahl, Reporter Sydney Reineck, Sentinel Shannon Hale, Student Advisor Riley Noffsinger, and Parliamentarian…
PAULDING – In the season opener for high school volleyball, it was host Paulding who posted a victory over county rival Antwerp Saturday night as the Lady Panthers took the win in four sets. Paulding opened the match with a 25-10 victory over the Archers before Antwerp tied the match with a 28-26 game two…
The Paulding County Carnegie Library will be featuring a Monarch Butterfly exhibit until early fall. The exhibit will be in the children’s room located in the lower level of the historic Carnegie library. “The Monarch butterfly is one of our favorites and with this exhibit, children will be able to watch each life stage,” shared…
