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Charloe Sno-Cone Changes Ownership, Looking to Expand

The Charloe Sno-Cone, located at 10768 Rd 171, has recently changed ownership.  Daniel and Dimare Dunlap have purchased the building and business and hope to grow the business.  They have also named Cannina Lewis as the Operations Manager for the facility.   The business had a soft opening over Easter weekend.  The goal for the…

Charles “Chuck” Layton Sawyer

ANTWERP, OH: Charles “Chuck” Layton Sawyer, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13th, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Chuck was born in Paulding County, Ohio on January 29, 1943, a son of the late Hazel L. and Paul F. Sawyer. He retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp, after 37 years of service. Chuck enjoyed…

PC Workshop Enters Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

By: Angel Steiner It’s no secret that PC Workshop in Paulding Ohio is making is mark on the map in redefining the limits of individuals with disabilities in our communities. From the daily programming they offer their clients to the extracurriculars and outreach programs they do to operating the Limitless retail store in downtown Paulding,…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY 

By: Mark Holtsberry  Crist Clarence Kimmel was born April 28, 1896 in Melrose, Ohio. The son of Clarence Burkey and Myrtle Kimmel. She was born October 17, 1882 in Paulding County. The daughter of Hugh Scott Kimmel and Mary E. Kimmel.  By 1900, Mytrle and Crist were living with her parents in Brown Township. On…

A WINNER OR A WHINER? 

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker  We all have funny stories to tell either about ourselves or someone else. One of my funniest memories was in the middle of the 2000s. My husband and I decided to go to Atlantic City to try our luck with those greedy machines at the casinos. We wanted to…

Reservations Open for “Gladys in Wonderland”

Reservations opened Monday, April 1st for members and Wednesday, April 3rd to the public for Off Stage Productions’ next dinner theatre show “Gladys in Wonderland”, a two-act comedy written by Rosemary Frisino Toohey.  Show dates are April 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Saturday and Sunday performances will be dinner theatre shows.…

About Sedona

Phil and Amanda Miller had two beautiful daughters, that were the talk of the Town, Goring, Missouri. Phil and Amanda were strict Methodists in a town of Baptists, Presbyterians and Lutherans. The oldest daughter Shelby, fell in love with a Methodist by the name of Loring Johnson, of the respected Johnson family. He was really…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Attica Raceway Park Opens Northwest Ohio loves the 410-winged sprints, and their opening night feature was a nail-bitter. Bryce Lucius was the 2023 national 410 rookie of the year and recently celebrated his 17th birthday, ran in the top 3 the entire feature. Lucius took advantage of a late race mechanical issue…

Museum accepting art show entries starting April 23

John Paulding Historical Museum in Paulding invites artists to submit their artwork for Celebration of Arts and Artists of Paulding County exhibit from May 21 through June 25. This year’s event will feature drawings – including pastels, pen & ink, pencil/graphite, colored pencils and charcoal. The show is open to current and former Paulding County…

2024 PASS 24-Hour Basketball Marathon

The 44th Annual P.A.S.S. 24-Hour Basketball Marathon took place last weekend. There are still a few invoices out, but it is estimated that the proceeds will net over $7,200.00 for this year’s Marathon. Money raised helps to fund the Paulding Area Support Society. Their mission is to help disabled individuals with medical assistance as well…

Ann’s Bright Beginners welcome caterpillars

Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers have welcomed live caterpillars into the classroom. We can’t wait to watch them grow and turn into butterflies! While waiting, we made a caterpillar out of our names! Looking for summer care?  Call 419-399-KIDS (5437). Shown above with our name caterpillars are from left: Henry Ferguson, Johanna Federighi, Gatlin Gerschutz, and Ava Coy.

Antwerp Students received All-Ohio Student Leadership Award

All-Ohio Student Leadership Award from the Ohio Association of Student Leaders. This award is given to students who represent a standard of excellence that puts them above the crowd. Their leadership and guidance have brought new direction, insight, and imagination into Antwerp High School. In addition, their presence has made the difference because of their…

Defiance Moose Lodge Donates to Local Organizations

Congratulations to the Spanish class students from Defiance High School who went on the Costa Rica trip during spring break this year. The Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 has granted them $1000 to help cover the trip cost. Pictured receiving the grant (L to R) are Jenna Gibson – Spanish teacher at Defiance High School, Katherine…