The Antwerp Ball Association played their first night game on Sunday, September 13 after 6 years of being turned off. The lights needed updating, according to ABA President, Reggie Clem. The lights have been installed with new wiring to take the place of the old fixtures. The fall softball league has started and a good…
Woodburn Lions Club will be serving their donuts on September 19th from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Woodburn Plaza. Proceeds will benefit the community.
By: Jane Nice, Paulding County Bicentennial Committee Part 2 of 2 PAULDING – In the early 1900s the movement to educate and enlighten agricultural communities in the Midwest was largely led by women’s groups. Clubs like the Ladies Literary Society in Paulding started fledgling libraries in their towns, and then beat the drum to establish…
Van Wert, Ohio – The Van Wert Post is currently investigating a two vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred on today’s date at 7:40 am at the intersection of State Route 118 and Wren Landeck Road. A gray 2012 Dodge Journey driven by Gradi Bokuma, 21 years old, of New Bern, North Carolina, was westbound…
Fulton Township – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury, two vehicle crash which occurred at the intersection of County Road J and County Road 3 in Fulton Township, Fulton County on September 18, 2020 at approximately 7:40 A.M. A 2006 GMC Sierra Pickup truck driven by 25-year-old…
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…
