Fairview FFA Officer Training
The Fairview FFA Chapter officers recently traveled to Bowling Green, Ohio, for a three-day leadership and service training trip, packed
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Defiance Fire Rescue Receives $4,000 Grant Toward ATV Purchase
The Defiance Fire Rescue Department (DFRD) has been awarded a $4,000 grant through the Defiance Area Foundation’s (DAF) Spring 2025
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Spring Fundraisers Benefit Caring & Sharing Food Pantry
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry held two significant fundraising events this spring: the Meijer SimplyGive program in March and
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Young Champions Shine at 2025 Paulding County 4‑H Fair
Paulding, Ohio – Mid‑June 2025 – The 2025 Paulding County 4‑H Fair wrapped up an exciting week of competition, learning,
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Rotary Tour for MESA Visits Antwerp Park, Rotary Prepares for “Day in the Park”
On June 17, 2025, the Rotary Tour for MESA (Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad) made a stop at the Antwerp
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PHS CLASS OF 2025 Supports Paulding County Veterans Memorial with Generous Donation
Paulding High School Class of 2025 donated their remaining class funds, over $1300, to the Veteran Memorial. Pictured are the class
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Schooley’s Diner opens in Five Span area
AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP – Schooley’s Diner has recently opened near the Five Span area in the northeast corner of Paulding County.
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David V. Sidenbender
HICKSVILLE, OH: David V. Sidenbender, 77, of Hicksville, passed away June 22, 2025 at his home. Dave was born in
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Buy the Book Opens in Paulding!
Friends of the Paulding County Carnegie Library officially reopened Buy the Book used bookstore at their new location on Wednesday,
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MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY
By: Mark Holtsberry Charles C. “Charlie” Sloan was born June 7, 1888, in Oakwood, Ohio. He was the son of
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A Fraud Story
Penny For Your Thoughts by: Nancy Whitaker Scammers and fraudsters are on the rise all over. Someone is always trying to get into our
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‘Art in the Park’ Returns to the Fort Grounds June 29
The Friends of Defiance Public Library (DPL) will host the 43rd annual ‘Art in the Park’ event on June 29
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Where Did The Catholics Go?
Again something jogged my memory in the West Bend News. The article about a church being raised. I’m not privy
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