By: Staci Miller, Paulding FFA Advisor. The 2020-2021 school year may have looked differently for the Paulding FFA Chapter, but the chapter worked hard to achieve their goal of becoming a Gold Rated Chapter at the state level. In May, the Paulding FFA Chapter received notification that the our National Chapter application was awarded a…
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Caris, of Paulding, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jim Caris and Lyla Kay Wilkin were married August 26, 1961, at Mt. Zion E.U.B. Church, Grover Hill, with Rev. Mark Burden officiating. The couple has five children: Sharon (David) Arens, Sherwood; Bruce (Cheryl) Caris, Sherwood; James M. (Angie) Caris, Fort…
The groundbreaking ceremony taking place August 26, 2021 symbolizes the Antwerp Local School District’s commitment to progressive and innovative approaches to learning. The Antwerp Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to being responsive to the changing landscape of education and finding ways to most appropriately prepare our students. Teaching and learning has changed…
Noble Township, Defiance County – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on August 24, 2021, at approximately 3:50 P.M. The crash occurred on State Route 18 at the intersection of Ashpacher Road in Noble Township, Defiance County. Joshua J. Shaffer, age 44, of Bryan, Ohio,…
The Oakwood Homecoming Committee has announced its honored citizens for Homecoming 2021. Pat Spitnale has been chosen as Grand Marshall and Gary and Judy are being honored as Mr. and Mrs. Oakwood. Pat Spitnale has served as a 4H advisor of the Brown Bettys and Buster Browns for over 40 years. She follows a family…
The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce they were able to donate $10,000 to the Paulding County Hospital! The money will be used for a negative airflow machine in isolation rooms. PCHF was able to make this possible to do our members donations and two yearly fundraisers; Valentine’s Dinner & PCHF Golf Outing.…
The Board of Directors of the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding is thrilled to announce its decision to construct a new, permanent building that will house its operations, including storage, client shopping area, office and new client enrichment space. A new building, designed specifically for our needs, will help us serve the more…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Aaron Fenton Burson This story is about an Oakwood boy who made good of himself. Aaron was born in Oakwood, Ohio January 1.8, 1885. His parents were, Dr. Harrison S. and Sarah Elizabeth (Harmon) Burson. (As a side note, Harrison was a Civil War Veteran, serving with Company A. 21st Ohio…
The Faith Alive Church of Paulding, Ohio, pastored by John and Carla Maloney of Indiana, hosted a preaching engagement by lay ministers: William and Athlene Patton of 411 Quail Run Rd, Versailles, Kentucky 40383. They do local preaching mostly from Eastern Kentucky and are personal friends of the Maloney’s. The regular service was held on…
Calaway Gerken shot a 79 and Halle Frank added an 86 to lead the host Wauseon Lady Indians to the championship of the Wauseon Girls Golf Invitational Tuesday at Ironwood Golf Course. The host Indians carded a 369 to win the tournament over second place Otsego, which finished with a 378. Hicksville placed third with…
A city’s motto can tell a lot about the area. For Defiance, it’s motto — a great place to live — rings true, so true in fact, it has caused a bit of a challenge. “I’ve had multiple people say they chose to move to Defiance from one place or even another state, and they…
“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 ENCYCLOPEDIA CLOCK Whenever going on trips, it is always important to not under pack nor over pack. However, sometimes it is a good thing when you realize you did…
PAULDING, OH: James A. “Jim” Smith, Sr., age 86, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Jim was born February 15, 1935 in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Herbert and Viola (Schupp) Smith. On December 17, 1966, he married Doris Bennett, who survives. Jim worked for GM…
