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Paulding County Business Advisory Council Meets

PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Business Advisory Council meeting was held at the OSU Extension Building in Paulding this week. Over 30 business owners and administrative leaders from around the county joined with administrators from all three county school systems. The main topic of discussion was workforce development. Attendees heard presentations about the tools…

Day in the Park – Huge Success

At Saturday’s big Event for Paulding County was the Antwerp Day in the Park, there were lots of winners! Giveaways all day long kept people at the fair event that took place in Antwerp’s Riverside Park. The day was absolutely beautiful from the time of the Turtle Trot to the parade starting, to the taking…

Vantage Practical Nursing Program Holds Pinning Ceremony

Ten graduates of the Vantage Career Center Adult Education Licensed Practical Nursing program were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony held on August 5, 2021. Practical Nursing Instructor Jessica Hoyng welcomed family and friends who attended the ceremony in support of the graduates, while Superintendent Rick Turner commended the students for their hard work and dedication…

Sierra is the next PCBW Guest!

Our next guest on the Paulding County Business Weekly broadcast is Megan Sierra.  Megan is the Executive Director for PC Workshop, including Paulding County’s own “Limitless” retail store.  Listen in as Megan discusses how the store came to fruition, and how it is not only helping develop the individuals that work there, but together developing…

Paulding FFA Officer Team Attends Officer Retreat

By: Asst. Reporter, Jaylyn McCloud The officer team this year is made up of President Paige Jones, Vice President Kyle Mobley, Secretary Sydney Trahin, Treasurer Mason Shlatter, Reporter Carter Manz, Student Advisor Tyler Schlatter, Parliamentarian Jamy Hunt, Asst. Treasurer Lanthan Schneider, Asst. Reporter Jaylyn McCloud ,along with Ag Education Teacher and FFA advisor Mrs. Staci…

GMA Financial Services moves to new location

New Location Reinforces Commitment to Providing Excellent Service GMA Financial Services Inc. – Adkin’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services, a local provider of business, individual, and farm tax services, QuickBooks, and bookkeeping, is excited to announce its office relocation. GMA Financial Services, Inc. is now located at 131 Central Ave., Van Wert, OH.  The new facility…

PPEC employees, facilities, and equipment earn high marks on RESAP safety inspection

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s employees and facilities underwent a 3-day comprehensive safety inspection through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) was administered by Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, the co-op’s statewide organization. This inspection is performed every three years.  Overall, the cooperative and its employees earned high marks, receiving the highest score…

School Supplies List For Antwerp and Payne Elementary

Antwerp Elementary 2021-2022 School Supplies  • Mark all supplies clearly with the first and last student name including clothing and shoes. • NO MECHANICAL PENCILS or individual sharpeners are allowed in elementary. • Sharpen all pencils at home before the first day of class. • Trapper Keepers are not allowed in elementary. • Wheeled backpacks…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

Frank Willard Dunham was not a veteran, but a solid businessman who became very popular among the citizens of Paulding County.  His story starts as Frank was born January 28, 1856 in Lucas, Richland County, Ohio. The son of James S. and Francis Cornelia (Davis) Dunham. His father, James was born around 1827 in Delaware…