Five students from the medical assisting program, along with twelve students from the phlebotomy technician program were recognized at a special ceremony yesterday at Northwest State Community College. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their education for an associate…
The Paulding County Land Revitalization Committee (commonly called Land Bank) was invited to an open house this week. Jake Gentz, owner of Jake Places, LLC recently completed a 1300 square foot home at 848 West Perry Street. The three-bedroom, two bath home, was built on land bank property that was purchased in 2021 through a…
On Thursday, May 5th Paulding Junior High School held a college and career day for all students in the eighth grade. This event was organized by Paulding Junior High School guidance counselor Maddie Reinhart. Shown in the picture are presenters Joel Parret and Cody Clark speaking to students about career opportunities.
Antwerp Elementary April Student of the Month are: Back Row: Cate Rohrs, Pearce Cottrell, Carson Blair, AJ Honigford, Liam Burelison. Middle Row: Grace Kobee, Josie Laker, Bradyn Miller, Keigan Custer, Quintin Reyes, Jameson Reeb, Brando Cruz. Front Row: Ashlynn Dunham, Zac Barker, Maryn Cottrell, Ethan Flanary.
In a game that didn’t see an earned run by either team, Paulding picked up a 2-1 non-league victory over Ottoville Monday night in high school baseball action. With the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Nick Manz reached on a Big Green error with one out in the bottom of…
By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter Last Friday, April 29th, the Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual petting zoo with over 800 students and staff attending including Oakwood Elementary and Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool. Over 15 FFA members volunteered to bring in their animals for students and staff to enjoy. The elementary students truly enjoy…
By: Ron Burt More area racetracks are starting to open, and we’ll cross our fingers the weather will cooperate. This past weekend at Attica Raceway Park, defending 410 Sprint Car Champion, Trey Jacobs won his first feature of the young season. With one lap remaining in the race, he passed teenager Ryan Timms to get…
By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter and Shannon Ruschel, Director/WMEA Program Paulding FFA Chapter collaborated with Paulding County WMEA and Kohart’s Salvage to bring to completion a fundraiser that directly benefitted our Paulding Chapter of the American Cancer Society. On February 14th-25th the Paulding FFA Chapter collected cans at the Paulding High School for their…
Lonnie and Linda Bostelman of Antwerp are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Lonnie Bostelman and Linda Brewer were married on May 14th, 1977 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp by Rev. John Chovan. The couple have five children: Terrance Graven, San Francisco, CA; Lonnette (Stacie) Bostelman, Little River, SC; Catherina (Zach) Richards, Raleigh, NC;…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Positive Panther per grade level. These students are recognized for the positive character traits they exhibit as students of Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Eldora Woodruff (Grade 7), Delaney Johanns (Grade 6), and Kristopher Schuchart (Grade 8).
The Oakwood Elementary 5th and 6th grade band performed their spring concert in early May. Shown here are all but two of the band members. The band is under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Wehrkamp.
This past week 5th and 6th grade students from Antwerp, Oakwood, Paulding, WT Grover Hill, and WT Payne Elementary participated in the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Think-a-Thon hosted by the 6th grade students at WT Grover Hill Elementary. They competed in both indoor and outdoor thinking stations that incorporated problem solving, plexors, analogies, and…
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 School. Shown in the picture from left are Nick Baughman (Grade 6) and Megan Manz (Grade 7). Not pictured is Lucy Breier (8th grade Student of the Month).
