County Wrestlers Deliver Strong Performances at Defiance Sectional
By: Carrie Kimmel Girls wrestling programs from across the county made their presence known at the sectional tournament hosted February
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Paulding Claims Sectional Wrestling Title; Etter Leads County with Championship Win
By: Carrie Kimmel The sectional wrestling tournament at Lima Central Catholic delivered a full day of high‑level competition, with the
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Donates to Hands of Hope Pregnancy Center
My Calvary Lutheran Church members from Antwerp recently collected items for the Hands of Hope Pregnancy Center in Paulding. Items
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ANTWERP SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS MEMBER TO REPLACE RECKER
The Antwerp Board of Education met Tues. Feb. 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the BOE Room. The meeting began with
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Military History of Paulding County
By: Mark Holtsberry Wilbur Don Staley was born September 14, 1890, in Melrose, Ohio, the son of Clinton “Clint” John
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WHAT HAPPENS IN NIAGARA FALLS, STAYS IN NIAGARA FALLS
Penny For Your thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Did you know that way back on October 24, 1901, a 63-year-old schoolteacher
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The Grandparent Leagues
Dotting My Teas By: Marlene Oxender Have you seen the online video that looks like a horse race is about
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JESUS WEPT
John 11:35 (NKJV) – “Jesus wept.” This verse, the shortest in the Bible, packs profound emotional and theological significance. It
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VWHS Announces New CEO Coordinator
Van Wert, Ohio — The Career Education Opportunity (CEO) Program is celebrating its 10th year at Van Wert High School,
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Monkey Ward
When I was a lad in the 1950’s we received both Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs. The Sears was always
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The Left Turn
By: Ron Burt The Great Lakes Super Sprints have released their 2026 season schedule. They have 33 confirmed shows from
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Paulding Elementary School’s December/January Mindset Marvels
Paulding Elementary School’s mindset for December/January was 100% Accountable. Pictured are: Bottom row (l-r) Abdi Escobar, Kyran Reno, Owen Hanenkratt,
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Moose Lodge Supports Backpack Buddy Program with $1,000 Grant
Congratulations to United Way of Defiance County for receiving a $1,000 grant from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094, who holds a
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