Category: Community

Tempel – Speice

With much happiness, Kurt and Emily Tempel announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Olivia Claire Tempel to Colby Lawrence Speice, son of Michael and Kathy Speice. A wedding ceremony and celebration will take place on July 16, 2022 at Crimson Lane in Ada, OH. The bride is a 2015 graduate of Antwerp High School,…

HERITAGE LIONS STILL TAKING DONATIONS 

The Heritage Lions are continuing to collect used eyeglasses (including sunglasses, reading glasses and even broken glasses), eyeglass cases, cell phones, hearing aids and batteries. This is a year-around project in which the Lions clean and sort these donations as they are passed through an extensive distribution network. The glasses eventually are taken on mission…

Summer Blast: THIS Friday in Paulding!

The  2022 Summer Blast in downtown Paulding is set for THIS Friday, July 15th from 4:00-10:00 p.m. This event is sponsored annually b CoRP (Community Revitalizing Paulding). Food and games begin at 4:00 p.m., The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Kaitlyn Schmit and The Move at 7:30 p.m.  And fireworks (sponsored…

Mendez guest speaker at Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Deputy Nick Mendez, DARE Officer from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office as guest speaker at the July 7, 2022 club meeting. Deputy Mendez came at the invitation of Lora Lyons (Executive Director of United Way of Paulding County).

VWCS to Host Eggerss Stadium Bonds Informational Meeting

On behalf of Van Wert City School District, we appreciate your continued support of the district with the passage of the Eggerss Stadium bond issue. Since the bond issue was passed by the voters on May 3, the district’s administration has been working diligently through the bonding process. We are currently waiting for the confirmation…

Historic Fort Wayne July Event: Colonial America

Where:  Colonial America will be on Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at The Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Avenue Admission:  Freewill donation. Always check our website at oldfortwayne.org, Facebook.com/HistoricFortWayne, or call (260)437-2836 for schedule updates and information.  The east coast was in open revolt…

Paulding FFA has Successful Fair Week 

By: Reporter Caydence Rue During the Paulding County Fair, the Paulding FFA had over 80 members participate in a variety of activities from still projects to livestock projects as well as the kickball tournament. This year’s fair was June 11th-18th, with many activities each day. The Paulding FFA had livestock projects in all the barns…

Northwest State Community College Foundation Presents $1,139,450 Check to Board of Trustees

The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, June 24 on the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation and Foundation Board Chair Peter Beck presented the Board with a record-setting check in the amount of $1,139,450. The money is designated…

Meet the New Principal of Southwick Elementary School

Meet Mrs. Megan Cripe, the new principal of Southwick Elementary School! What made you want to change schools to become principal? What made you want to apply for this position? In my first year as assistant principal at Southwick, I quickly fell in love with the students, staff, and community. The uniquely diverse community provides…

Van Wert man joins Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club

Van Wert resident Roderick K. Bowen joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club after his safety belt saved him from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on Wren-Landeck Road in Van Wert County on May 12, 2022. Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Adam L. Saylor presented him with a “Saved by the Belt” certificate signed…

LifeWise Academy Expanding to Paulding Junior High

LifeWise Academy in Paulding, Ohio will be expanding by offering classes to Paulding Exempted Village School students in grades 6-8. Students will travel from the Paulding Junior High to the Paulding United Methodist Church where they will receive Bible-based character education. LifeWise Academy already serves students at Paulding Exempted Village Schools in grades K-5. “Thanks…