Category: School

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…

Paulding FFA Host Tractor Safety Day!

By: Staci Miller, Paulding Ag Education Teacher In honor of National Ag Day which was March 19th, the Paulding FFA planned a Tractor Safety day to educate youth about tractors and farm equipment. The Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual Tractor Drive-in day on Friday, March 24th to celebrate National Ag Day. The chapter felt…

Shepherd competes in college rowing event

Gracie Shepherd, a Wayne Trace graduate in 2023, is a member of the University of Kansas women’s rowing team and recently participated in her first competition as a member of the Jayhawks squad. Kansas took part in the Sunshine State Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, on Friday and Saturday with the team posting a sixth-place finish…

Area Student(s) Selected As Top 10 Students At Ball State University

Top 10 of Ball State University’s third annual “Top 100 Students” list. This award recognizes 100 outstanding undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Students applied for the honor directly on…

Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 Distributes Grants

Congratulations to Children’s Lantern for the $1000 grant awarded from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant was received for the Children’s Lantern’s recent Luau Gala which brought in over $19,000! What tremendous support from the community! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Tonya Briseno – Family Care Coordinator at Children’s Lantern; Stacy McCartney –…

4-H Camp Palmer Prepares for 77th Season!

To open and prepare the grounds at 4-H Camp Palmer, we need volunteer help. Does your club or organization need a service project? An adult must accompany youth ages 8-15 years of age. Please be prepared to bring your own rakes, and work gloves. The clean-up morning is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 8:30…

2024 Academic Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. John M. Saxton, DC.

John Saxton embarked on a journey of academic excellence and community service from his formative years. Graduating in the top 10 of his class in 1964 from Auglaize Brown High School, he exemplified dedication and versatility, participating in a myriad of activities including basketball, baseball, FFA, Science Club, Scholarship Team, Band, Pep Band, Show Band,…

PCED hosts Business, Industry, & College Expo

The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office will host a Business, Industry, & College Expo Showcase event on April 3 at the Extension Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds.  The event will bring junior and senior students from all three Paulding County high schools in addition to Continental High School to learn about, meet and…

Paulding Elementary February Mindset Marvels 100% Accountable

Paulding Elementary recently announced its February Mindset Marvels – 100% Accountable. Pictured here (front row): Eli Manz, Gabby LaBoe, and Hannah Grace; (middle row):  Keatyn Manz, Ellie Branch, Wyatt VanVlerah, Ilah Zimmerman, Remi Rison, Harper Snyder, and Rylan Dunakin; (back row): Ella Spangler, Georgie Arend, Avery Parrett, Merrick Wolfle, Brayden Ramirez-Cortes, Kyson Howard, and Rylan…