Category: Community

Northwest State Recognizes Poetry Contest Winners

The Office of Career and Activities and the Division of Arts and Sciences at Northwest State Community College are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 YawpFest Open Mic Competition in celebration of National Poetry Month: 1st place: Chad Durham 2nd place: Brianna Herrin and Kally Durham (in a tie!) 3rd place: Jason Saman…

This Week On PCBW: Memories by Tawnya

Next up on the Paulding County Business Weekly broadcast we will talk with Memories by Tawnya business owner, Tawnya English.  Be sure to listen in to how this nationally published local business started and thrives here in Paulding County.  Hear how Tawnya sets her business apart by providing an experience for her customers, not just…

Paulding County Ranks High in 2022 County Health Rankings

Paulding County Health Department (PCHD) is pleased to announce that Paulding County is ranked among the healthiest counties for health outcomes and health factors in the 2022 County Health Rankings.  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, released its annual County Health Rankings, a comprehensive annual report that…

NSCC FOUNDATION AWARDS OVER $1 MILLION in FOUNDATION scholarships

The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently proudly awarded $1,043,450 in scholarships to 313 students from the region. The total dollars awarded shatters last year’s record totals, offering needed financial help to students through the generosity of donors to the NSCC Foundation.On Thursday, April 21st, the College welcomed students and donors from the surrounding area…

21st Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant event 

By: Sarah Noggle, OSU Extension Agriculture, and Natural Resources, Paulding County; OSU Extension – Paulding County Plants, plants, and more plants will be available at the 2022 Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) plant event on Friday, May 13th, 2022, from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, May 14th from 8:00 AM until 12:00…

Senior Day Celebration at PC Senior Center 

The Paulding Co. Senior Center is hosting their annual Senior Day Celebration on May 17, 2022.  This  Rock’n and a Roll’n event will be held at the Paulding County Extension Building and doors open at 10:30 am. The event is sponsored by area businesses so the complimentary  meal, entertainment and door prizes are due to…

Antwerp Manor Happenings

Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living located at 204 Archer Dr. in Antwerp, OH.    The residents of Antwerp Manor have had a fun month enjoying Easter activities   Our hallways were lined with eggs filled with yummy chocolates.  Each resident had the task of finding the eggs that were labeled with their names.  One lucky resident…

Woods signs With Wilmington College

Sam Woods, senior at Paulding High School, signed recently for his post secondary education. He will be attending Wilmington College to continue his academic and baseball career. Pictured are Sam’s parents, Joe and Mandy Woods, along with High School Baseball coaches, Ben Barton and Matt Arellano. 

Auditions for Legally Blonde, Jr. to be 

Summer Theater Academy for ages 12-18 will be held at the Huber Opera House in June and July and will produce “Legally Blonde, Jr.” Performance Dates are July 16 & 17. Participants will be actively involved with many aspects of stage production including, costuming, set production, and character development as well as on stage performing…

Collaboration builds & supports business growth

The Paulding County Area Foundation (PCAF) and the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office have once again collaborated to promote Paulding County business growth. The PCAF has contributed $20,000 to the PCED office to be used in small business loans. The loans can be used for any variety of expenses that could include: business start-up…