2020 brought many changes to the typical lifestyle of most people around the world. A novel virus emerged and plagued the globe. The past 2 years has seen schools closed, restaurants open for carry out or delivery only, cut hours at stores normally open 24 hours, “non-essential” services like recreation, salons, etc. closed; work from…
Payne Elementary held their annual Book Exchange on March 4, 2022. Title 1 teacher, Mrs. April Krouse, holds this event each year to promote literacy and encourage students to share their love of reading, especially during Read Across America week. Students are encouraged to bring in up to 2 gently used books for the exchange…
Many students, their families and prospective students turned out for Vantage Career Center’s “Taste of Vantage” Open House on February 28, 2022. Many samplings were ready for all attendees to sample some signature dishes from some local food vendors including Vantage’s Culinary program – great chips & salsa! All the programs Vantage offers its students…
It is with much anticipation we are excited to share with the community that the Holly Beach splash pad committee and Ben Kauser Excavating have broken ground on their first community improvement project. Ben Kauser Excavating has partnered with the Holly Beach Committee, donating his time and labor to execute the advancement of this community…
Paulding JH – 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 Jarret Griffith (Grade 6), Darcy Taylor (Grade 7), and Thad Schneider (Grade 8). ANTWERP ELEMENTARY – Antwerp Elementary…
Antwerp High School presents The Sound of Music on March 17th and March 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Antwerp Local Schools Auditeria. When Maria, a postulant from Nonnberg Abbey, proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain, Captain…
2022 State Wrestling Tournament has finally made its way back to the Schott in Columbus. Wayne Trace sent 3 wrestlers to the tournament this year. Corbin Kimmel a Freshman at 106#, Hunter Long a Senior at 132# and Jarrett Hornish at 144#. Day one kicked off on Friday, March 11th, Kimmel wrestled Casper Caizzo from…
This week on Paulding County Business Weekly we will learn about how a passion for a hobby turns into a small local entrepreneurial business that expands and grows into a thriving Paulding County household name. The success is not only for the intended original business, but as a hub for artisans from all over the…
The massive inflation that has been facing every person in America in this past year is also effecting businesses large and small across the country. West Bend Printing and Publishing Inc. is no exception. Due to inflating costs, WBN will be implementing delivery changes for the newspaper beginning the first week of April. West Bend…
Paulding High School Drama Department is proud to present, Little Shop of Horrors, March 25-26. This musical takes place in Mr. Mushnik’s Flower Shop, played by senior Sam Adams. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn, played by senior Kyle Kelly stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush,…
The Paulding County Commissioners signed a Proclamation making March Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Pictured with the Proclamation are Reba Hurtig and Eric Jones.
By: Jaylyn McCloud, Paulding FFA Assistant Reporter FFA week was a very eventful and exciting week for the members of the Paulding FFA. The students participated in dress-up days which were picked by the members and other fun activities throughout the week. The Paulding FFA chapter also collected cans for crushing cans for cancer community…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s Economic Development Grant Program allows the co-op to partner with its statewide organization and power supplier, Buckeye Power, to help local communities make an impact and improve quality of life for members. Paulding County CIC and Putnam County CIC received a total of $21,000 in matched grants from PPEC toward efforts…
