The John Paulding Historical Society will be holding their General Meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum located across the street from the fairgrounds in Paulding. The speaker for the evening will be Shannon Ruschel, Director of the WMEA Program for Paulding County. Ms. Ruschel took…
Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living located at 204 Archer Drive in Antwerp, Ohio. We are accepting new residents and would welcome those who need assisted living care. This month we want to remember and honor our long term nurse, Mrs. Elizabeth Hormann. Known to her family and friends as Liz, she served her…
Mark Holtsberry has worked tirelessly over the years to collect data on veterans in Paulding County. He has books that he has written to commemorate and recognize those who sacrificed everything for their county. A few years ago Mark put up the board in the courthouse that is next to the entry deputy’s desk. It…
On Sunday, September 13th, the Paulding County Senior Center hosted their annual Car Show. Director, Marsha Yeutter, was happy with the turnout on this 80 degree day! Cars from around and outside the area were present. Rows dated from the early 20th century to nearly news cars graced Jackson and Main Streets as people gazed…
Trump supporters took a cruise down the Auglaize River on Labor Day, September 7th. It started at the Five Span Sandbar and traveled to Power Dam, and then back to Charloe. 75-80 boats were reported to have participated in this event even with the downpour of rain!
By: JENNIFER DEMPSEY, Progress Editor A new event will be happening across the county on Sept. 19. Grab your family and jump into your car for a fun filled day of food and adventures. A Black Swamp Community Cruise will be held from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event will…
As I approach my 6-month anniversary as the Paulding County Dog Warden, I would like to take a few moments to pass along some of my thoughts, feelings and suggestions. The past 6 months, for the most part, have been quite rewarding and enjoyable. I have been able to reconnect with old friends and…
Northwest Ohio CASA is excited to announce an expansion into Paulding County in collaboration with the Paulding County Juvenile Court and Judge Michael A. Wehrkamp. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. The program trains community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Northwest Ohio CASA is a nonprofit organization that…
Sixteen graduates of the Vantage Career Center Adult Education Licensed Practical Nursing program were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony held on August 20, 2020. Adult Education Director Kathleen Tyler 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…
A Facebook post made in July brought the urgent need of the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home supplies into the forefront of the minds of the surrounding community. The Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church congregation of Antwerp, heeded the call for supplies and congregates brought donations to their church throughout the month of August. On September 2,…
The numbers of COVID are continuing to be published for various reasons. The stats the state puts out want you to know that the “Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase.” Of course, this is true because the number can never drop. If 10,000,000 people die from cancer can that number ever decrease…
PAULDING: Delma Ratliff age 54 died Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was born in Paulding on March 30, 1966 daughter of the late George and Patricia (Nance) Morones. She married John M. Ratliff who survives in Paulding. Delma is survived by her children, William Ratliff, Toledo, and Johnny Ratliff, Van Wert siblings: Terry Nance, Denver,…
