St. Mary Catholic Church Food Pantry Receives $1,000 Grant for Diaper Assistance Program
Congratulations to St. Mary Catholic Church Food Pantry for receiving a $1,000 grant from our DAF Community Fund during our fall
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PJHS Students of the Month & Positive Panthers
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level. These students are recognized for being some of the top academic performers at Paulding Junior High
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NSCC RECOGNIZES NURSING GRADUATES AT PINNING CEREMONY
Northwest State Community College recognized its Nursing graduates at a recent pinning ceremony in the following areas: Practical Nursing (PN)
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Antwerp Police Report
December 16: The Antwerp Police Department was contacted regarding a resident who had not received an expected Amazon package. The
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Caring & Sharing Food Panty Raised $5,700 from Siberian Solstice Christmas Concert
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry raised more than $5,700 from a silent auction and fundraising concert by Siberian Solstice
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Sarahs House Receives $2,543 Grant for Facility Upgrades
Congratulations to Sarahs House for receiving a $2,543 grant for floor and furniture upgrades, which have not been updated since
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Reading Buddies at Oakwood Elementary
Kindergarten kids love our Sixth Grade Reading Buddies! Both of Mr. Ellerbrock’s 6th grade reading classes come to read to
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Benzing speaks to Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Jenna Benzing as its weekly guest speaker. Benzing was featured as a Chamber Spotlight and
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Cecil Council Donates $1000 to The Kitty Hope Foundation
Since its launch just one year ago in January 2025, The Kitty Hope Foundation has successfully facilitated the spaying and
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Structure Fire at 241 Ruth Ann Drive, Defiance Ohio 43512
On January 13th, 2026, the Defiance Fire and Rescue Division was dispatched to 241 Ruth Ann Drive for a reported
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Cooper Farms Grant Awarded to the Paulding Band
This past fall, the Cooper Family Foundation awarded a generous $4,000 grant to the Paulding Band Program. Thanks to this
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NOCAC Receives $4,962 Grant to Support Rent Ready Program
Congratulations to Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission for receiving a $4,962 grant during the Defiance Area Foundation’s (DAF) fall 2025 grant
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Donation Supports Much-Needed Bleacher Upgrades at Paulding High School
Dianne Cooper presented a monetary donation towards the replacement cost of the bleachers in the Paulding High School gymnasium. The
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