Category: Community

THIS WEEK ON PCBW: PETALS & VINES

Our next episode of Paulding County Business Weekly brings an in-depth look at Antwerp business, Petals and Vines.  Listen in to a great discussion with local business owner Denise Coleman.  Denise is a great example of graduating local, moving away but realizing how great Paulding County life is and coming home to make your local…

DEMO DERBY RETURNS to harlan days

Mark your calendar for the 75th annual Harlan Days Festival. The dates are August 4, 5, and 6. Fan favorite Demolition Derby Soccer returns on Saturday night in the arena at 7:30. If you haven’t seen it, drivers crash and compete over a six-foot soccer ball while excavators play goalie. The Thursday evening event is…

Christmas In July: Announcing Holiday Cirque Joy & Jersey Boys

Van Wert Live announces Christmas in July with two spectacular shows being delivered in Van Wert that will make the holiday season fun-filled and affordable. Kicking off with daring delight is Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, presented by Westwood Behavioral Health on Wednesday, November 23 at 7:30 PM. This must-see holiday event ushers in the magic of the season. Igniting…

Road closure due to sinkhole on State Road 3

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an emergency road closure due to a sinkhole. A sinkhole has been discovered on State Road 3 near Old Lima Road. This sinkhole is on the shoulder of north bound State Road 3. INDOT has closed north bound lanes to allow for crews to assess…

Museum’s county fair exhibit open through July 26

This year’s Paulding County Fair may be over, but there is still time to enjoy the fun and excitement through a special exhibit at John Paulding Historical Society.  The exhibit commemorates the fair’s 150 years at the Paulding County Fairgrounds, 1872-2022. The museum is located across from the fairgrounds in Paulding.  The exhibit, which opened…

PPEC KICKS OFF PARADE SEASON AT NEW HAVEN SUMMER FEST

On Saturday, July 2, 2022, in New Haven, Indiana,  Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Lineman Andy Hermiller drove a bucket truck through the New Haven Summer Fest Parade while employees walked alongside and passed out candy. It was an exciting way to kick off the 2022 summer parade season for all involved, including the families and…

NSCC ANNOUNCES NEW DEAN OF VAN WERT CAMPUS

Northwest State Community College has formally announced its new Dean of the Van Wert campus, Dr. Jon Tomlinson. Tomlinson is the first official hire for the forthcoming Van Wert campus. Dr. Tomlinson earned his Doctorate of Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Dr. Tomlinson most recently held the position of Dean and professor at Ohio Christian…

Fireworks at Ann’s Bright Beginnings

Mrs. Sue Thomas recently visited our summer program at Ann’s Bright Beginnings with a story, rhythm sticks and an awesome fireworks craft. The children loved it all! It is time to register for fall preschool!  If you have a 3 or 4 year old, call 419-399-KIDS (5437) and get on the list now!