Howard R. Oskey

PAULDING, OH: Howard R. Oskey, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Gardens of Paulding.  Howard was born on May 13, 1939 in Sherwood, OH to the late Stanley and Gertrude (Decker) Oskey. On October 14, 1961 he married the love of his life, Beverly Klingler, who survives. Howard proudly served…

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry  Bert Admiral Zeigler Sr. Was born May 14, 1876 in Fulton, Morrow County, Ohio. The son of William born 1848 in Ohio and Mary (Perkins) Zeigler, born 1853 in England. This couple was married February 22, 1874 in Huron, Ohio. In 1880, the Zeigler couple and two children, Bert five and sister…

RING SIDE

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I have always been a big fan of wrestling. Years ago my old aunt and I used to stay up  late on Friday nights and watch wrestling on TV.  We would holler for the good guys and loudly BOO the so called “bad guys.”   I was so scared…

MATT’S MISHAPS

“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt  Go with Plan D, which is Plan A Whenever I shop in my small Indiana town or nearby towns, I am thankful for their hours of service and also…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt The 10-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion got the monkey off his back Friday, May 19th at Attica Raceway Park, Donnie Schatz took the lead on the white flag lap, grabbing the victory and earning his first series’ win of 2023. It’s hard to believe it’s May, and Schatz picked…

PPEC members donate $13,152 to 16 local organizations

Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,152 to 16 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…