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Jane Nice to Speak of Murder @ JPHS Membership Meeting

The John Paulding Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting and election of officers and directors on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the museum located across from the fairgrounds in Paulding. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The program for the afternoon will feature author Jane Nice, who will…

Congressman Latta Visits Paulding County Hospital

Congressman Bob Latta visited Paulding County Hospital on Monday, February 8th to discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on the hospital. In addition, the discussion involved how the hospital is administering COVID-19 vaccines to those currently eligible in the community.  One of the main topics of discussion centered on vaccine availability and the…

MILITARY HISTORY OF PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Ella Thompson Fast  Dr. Ella Thompson Fast was one of, if not thee, first woman doctor in Paulding County. She was born March 10, 1871 in Ohio. She was one of eight children born to William and Nancy (Clemens) Thompson. Both her parents were born in Ohio. While she was young,…

WE ALL NEED A SMILE

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker  Do you like to tell jokes or are you like me and it takes you a while to get the punchline? I am not really good at telling jokes or “getting” a joke. Sometimes I will think of the joke days later, get the punchline and start laughing. …

ANTWERP MANOR HAPPENINGS

Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living.  We are located at 204 Archer Drive in Antwerp, Ohio and we are currently welcoming new residents! Despite COVID-19 and quarantine the residents were still given a fun Super Bowl Party on Sunday evening.  Marti Overmyer, Robin Cline, and Jennifer Ramsier prepared their favorite dips, cheese balls, nachos, smokies,…

Paulding County School employees begin vaccinations Friday

Paulding County school staff who have chosen to be vaccinated for COVID-19 will receive their first dose that will take place on Friday, February 19, 2021. Paulding County Health Department is the chosen provider for all Paulding County Schools and is working with the Paulding County Hospital to support these vaccination efforts. Schools will utilize…

Carnes Wins the Paulding County Spelling Bee

The Paulding County Spelling Bee took place on Monday, February 8 at the Antwerp Elementary School. The young people who were able to participate had won their respective bees at their home schools in the county. The evening started off with 10 contestants and they were excited. Ashley Shepherd was the host. The pronouncer was…

Paulding FFA Donates to PC Dog Kennel

By: Mason Schlatter, Assistant Reporter On Wednesday, February 10 a couple of the FFA officers went to the Dog Kennel and gave the local dog warden a donation check.  The Paulding FFA made their annual charitable donation to the Paulding County Dog Kennel. The donation will be used to pay for up keep and maintenance…

Community & Love In Action

Community in action was witnessed this past week in the small rural towns of Paulding County Ohio. It was demonstrated astronomically with the impending Valentine’s Day on Sunday. It wasn’t the single act of one person but a mindset of a small town community who cares for one another. This pandemic has brought out the…

DON’T BE A VICTIM OF FRAUD

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has been made aware of a high number of fraudulent claims regarding Unemployment Benefits issued through the state of Ohio. Although the Ohio Attorney General cannot make a determination as to the validity of a claim – that must be handled by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services…

LEVEL 2 ROAD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

As of noon today, Sheriff Jason K. Landers will continue the Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This Level 2 Road Advisory means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and roadways could be icy. Only those individuals who feel it is necessity to travel should be on the roadways. Sheriff Landers…