By: Mark Holtsberry Samuel Rolla Mott Jr. One of Paulding County’s highest ranking officers was Samuel Rolla Mott Jr. He was born January 12, 1831 in Knox County, Ohio, the son of John G. and Anna (Rieder) Mott. His early childhood education in schools were of the normal studies. As he grew older he learned…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I have never claimed to be a so called Arts and Crafts person, but I do like to cook and create various recipes and try household tips to save time and money. Everyone likes to save a dollar or two, at least I do, because as Ben Franklin…
On Friday, March 12th, students and staff at Antwerp Elementary School lined the main hallway of the school to watch a cereal domino run. For two weeks prior, students donated 343 boxes for the run. The event was organized by the Antwerp Student Council, who will now donate the boxes to the Antwerp Food Pantry.…
The Paulding County Area Foundation offers and facilitates many scholarships for high school graduates and/or college students. The JP Crain scholarship is for high school graduates entering their post secondary education ; as well as current college students. This scholarship is applicable for first time applicants and renewing applicants. The Paulding County Area Foundation (Anonymous)…
Some Paulding County residents will be soon receiving a letter in the mail signed by me. This request is from the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association (BSSA) attempting to seek new associate members. I am a proud member of this Association. I feel it is imperative to communicate with our citizens and let you all know…
By: Kelli Schlatter, Paulding FFA Alumni Secretary The Paulding FFA Alumni is a leadership organization that supports the Paulding FFA and helps high school and college students achieve their highest potential through vocational training and leadership experiences. We support the students at many events and supply scholarships to attend different FFA activities/contests as well as…
3/9 A resident called in reference to child custody questions. Officer was able to answer the questions. 3/9 A vehicle was stopped on N. Main Street for traveling 55mph in a 35mph zone. The juvenile driver was sited into juvenile court 3/8 An officer was asked to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a…
A Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker You would think that by my age I would get over my fear of doctors. Doctors have always frightened me and I believe each time I go to an appointment, they will have bad news. There are so many things to check about our health, especially when…
Beginning on March 12th, Vantage adult education students enrolled in the PNP (Practical Nursing Program) assisted in vaccinating Paulding County residents, at Paulding County Hospital COVID Vaccine Clinic. PNP students will continue to assist Paulding County Hospital in vaccinating eligible individuals who wish to receive the vaccine throughout the month of March. Eligible Paulding County…
The state of Ohio is offering free at home COVID Test Kits. These at home kits are available for free from all Paulding County Carnegie Library locations. There are technical components that are required in order to use these tests. You must have access to a Smart Phone, tablet or computer with a webcam and…
By: Mark Holtsberry John Stout Snook One of Paulding County’s high profile attorneys of his day was John Stout Snook. John was Born December 18, 1862 in Antwerp, Ohio. The son of William Nelson Snook, who was born March 17, 1819, in New Jersey, and Martha (Banks) Snook, who was born on March 14, 1821.…
