By: Paulding FFA Reporter, Addison Hunt From October 22nd through October 26th, thousands of FFA chapters from across the nation, including 11 Paulding FFA members, traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 97th Annual National FFA Convention. Our members had a busy schedule full of educational and leadership experiences that allowed them to learn more about…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dean Parady was born in Payne, Ohio August 20, 1887. The son of John Charles Parady, born in 1854 in Vermont, and Elora A. (Carmack) Parady, born December 4, 1864 in Ohio. This couple was married October 9, 1884 in Paulding. This couple were the parents of James Sill born in 1886,…
On Monday morning, the Paulding Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Cassy Kushner, the new proprietor of Deja Brew by Cassy, mobile coffee truck. Cassy Kashner is shown above cutting the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Ceremonial Grand Opening Ribbon for Deja Brew by Cassy. Check out her Facebook page – Deja Brew by Cassy…
PAYNE, OH: Michael A. Winans, age 72, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Michael was born on October 5, 1952 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Allen W. and Jean C. (Miller) Winans. On February 9, 1973, he married Jeanne Meeks, who survives. Earlier in…
Get ready to kick off the autumn season with the Village of Payne’s Rock the Block Fall Festival. Saturday, September 14th will start off the morning with softball games at the Payne Park and the Market Bazaar at Puckerbrush Pizza. At 11:00 a.m., Lions Donuts and Poker Run registration starts at the American Legion building…
PAYNE, OH: Evelyn Marie Copsey, 88, of Payne, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Evelyn was born in Paulding on February 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Matilda (Ditlinger) & William Coughlin. Evelyn dedicated many years of her life to serving as the secretary for Divine Mercy Catholic Church,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Wilbur Earl Miller was born in Payne, Ohio May 3, 1899 in Benton Township. The son of Owen E. born January 28, 1871 in Perry County, Ohio and Francis May (Robinson) Miller born May 18, 1875 in Union County, Ohio. This couple was married August 4, 1892 in Delaware, Ohio. By 1900,…
PAYNE, OH: Georgia Olwin, 97, of Payne passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne. Georgia was born in Fort Wayne on August 15,1926, a daughter of the late Margaret Mildred (Fislar) and John Paul Scott. She was a LPN at Paulding County Hospital for 26 years, but was most proud of being…
PAYNE, OH: Larry Dayton Adams, 77, of Payne, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital Downtown. Larry was born in Fairfield, Iowa on December 12, 1946, a son of the late June (Harvey) & Francis Adams. Larry was a dedicated postal service special clerk. Outside of work, he was once a member of…
On May 2, a manager of a local business reported that a man was acting strange in their business. The officer came and assisted with telling the man to stay out of the business. On May 3, a resident of E. River St. reported that she was being harassed by her neighbor. Both she and…
PAYNE, OH: Patricia Gray, 80, of Payne, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. Patty was born in Paulding, on February 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Helen (Beck) & Carl Young. Patty graduated from Payne High School in 1962 before attending International Business College. In 1967, she married the love of her life,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Garret Paul Mathias was born January 1, 1897 in Payne, Ohio. The son of Abraham Lincoln born June 5, 1861 in Ohio and Margarette Annie (Deardorff) Mathias born December 20, 1862 in Logan County, Ohio. This couple was married November 25, 1883 in Paulding. By 1900, Abraham and Margarette, along with children,…
On April 27, 2024, Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 will open their doors for a public open house. The Lodge is located at 505 S. Main Street in Payne, and it will hold its open house from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Anyone who would like to know more about Freemasonry or is just curious…
