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COUPLE CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Harold & Ruby (Schaefer) Kreager were married October 20, 1950 at Springfield Lutheran Church in Harlan, IN. Their honeymoon was a trip to Niagara Falls. Harold was stationed at Camp Brekenridge, KY. Ruby worked at International Harvester. Harold is now retired from McLean Trucking Co. and Ruby retired from Antwerp Weatherhead. They winter in Naples,…

The Union Bank OPEN for Business!

There has been lots of changes in the banking industry in the last year, especially in Paulding with the change of First Federal Bank to Premier Bank.  More changes are coming to Paulding with more, and better, support for local citizens to take their banking to the next level. The Union Bank Company will open…

HERITAGE LIONS CLUB BROOM EVENT

Heritage Lions Club of Hoagland has brooms available. They have large and medium straw brooms and also soft sweep brooms. There are plenty in stock and you can contact any Heritage Lions Club member to order yours. You can also contact Tom and Cindy Wolf at 260-639-6033 or leave a message on the Heritage Lions…

Graveyard Tour Boasts Record-breaking Attendance

Live Oak Historic Graveyard Tour took place this past Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2020. It was a windy & cloudy fall day – just perfect for strolling through a graveyard! This is the tour’s 3rd year spotlighting various historical figures of the county of Paulding that are resting in Live Oak Cemetery on Emerald Rd.…

Brown Betty Buster Brown 4H Club Holds Meeting

This past Sunday, October 11, 2020 the Brown Betty Buster Brown 4-H club was in session for our first meeting. At this meeting officers were elected. Congratulations to President Brooke Kilgore, Vice-President Abby Bail, Secretary Avery Cooper, Treasurer Baylor Kilgore, Health Officer Carson Eitniear, Safety Officer Sam Mast, News Reporter Civil Pumphrey and Recreation Officer…

Holiday Horsepower Weekend Approaches

Paulding, OH – The Holiday Horsepower weekend that occurs annually in Paulding County is quickly approaching. This year the event will take place October 23, 24 & 25 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The event is organized to allow individuals who have any type of motorized vehicle to have a place to ride, play, and…

Democrats Meet in Paulding

Democrats in Paulding County met at the Paulding Eagles on Tuesday, October 13, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. The enthusiasm for the election was filling the hall as Chairman Brandon Wobler called the meeting to order. He announced, with excitement, the new Biden–Harris Campaign billboard that is on US 127 north, visible as you…

UPDATED: Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigating Crashes Involving Three Commercial Vehicles in Paulding County

Carryall Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating two crashes involving three commercial vehicles that occurred early this morning on US24 in Paulding County.  At 3:20 A.M., troopers were dispatched to the crashes which occurred almost simultaneously on US24 west of SR49 in Carryall Township.  A 1994 Kenworth pulling a…

Paulding FFA Kicks Off Annual Fruit event

By: Hailey Weidenhamer, Paulding FFA Reporter It’s that time of year again, the Paulding FFA is starting their annual fruit fundraiser. The event kicked off on Thursday, October 8th, and runs through Tuesday, November 3rd. Members will accept orders for citrus fruit, nuts, Ohio apples, BBQ sauce and butter braids.  The Paulding FFA Chapter has…

Train/Truck crash on State Line

This afternoon around 2:30 a train – semi-truck crash was reported near Edgerton, Indiana just inside the Ohio side of the state line. The impact took place on the State Line road as a semi-truck carrying a semi-truck was crossing the tracks and became hung-up on the ramp of the roadway surrounding the tracks. Luckily,…