NW Ohio CASA & Deputy Phelan Speak at Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Jessica Robbins (Executive Director, Northwest Ohio CASA) and Jessica Porter-Pennington (Defiance/Paulding County Advocate Coordinator, Northwest Ohio CASA) as the guest speakers at the July 20, 2023, club meeting. Jessica and Jessica came at the invitation of Michelle Stahl (Deputy Director of Operations, Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job…

CMH Foundation Scholarship Recipients

The Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to congratulate Kristin Wannemacher, a graduate of Wayne Trace High School, for being chosen as a recipient of the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship for 2023. Ms. Wannemacher will be attending Northwest State Community College this fall majoring in accounting. The Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to…

Manz cousins meet

First cousins of the Jacob and Anna (Dotterer) Manz family met recently. Those present included: Front row L to R: Helen Hurd, Verginia Manz, Roland Manz, Viola Manz. Back row L to R: Paul Manz, Ben Manz, Ann Plummer, Caroline Spangler, Alvin Manz. Missing: Dolores Riggenbach, Jake Manz, Pauline Carnahan.

PHS Class of 1949 Meet for 74th Anniversary Reunion

Paulding High School Class of 1949 held their 74th anniversary reunion on Saturday June 24th 2023 at The Pancake House, 18187 US 24 Cecil, OH. Six graduates and classmates attended, along with several spouses and family members. Pictured left to right are: Kenneth Woodring, Winfield, KS; Ben Manz, Paulding; Robert Whirrett, Noblesville, IN; Carl Thompson,…

St. John Lutheran Church VBS

St John Lutheran Church, Hicksville had a very successful HAY DAY VBS. Under the leadership of Jenn Kurtz and 25 helpers, the children had four days of a sack meal, music, Bible stories, crafts and games. The event concluded with a pizza party and a program for the parents, grandparents and friends. Plans are underway…

Historical Society hosting barbecue chicken dinner

This year, Andy’s Knockout Chicken from Fort Wayne will be roasting delicious barbecue chicken from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5. The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive, Paulding, across the street from the fairgrounds. Select either a half-chicken or quarter-chicken. Meals include chicken, baked beans, choice of cole slaw or fresh vegetables, plus applesauce…