Schlatter Crowned 2026 Paulding County Fair Queen; Workman Named Fair King
PAULDING – The Paulding County Fairgrounds was filled with excitement Monday evening, June 8, as a new group of Junior
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Big Boy 4014 Rolls Through History in Northwest Ohio
By Ed Bohn Few machines in American history captured the imagination as the steam locomotive. The massive size, the moving
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Class of 1976 50 Year Class Reunion
Reunited and it feels so good! The Antwerp class of 1976 is at it again, this time to celebrate their
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Paulding County Junior Fair Recognizes Outstanding 4-H & FFA Youth Achievement
PAULDING – Youth exhibitors from across Paulding County were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2026 Paulding County Junior Fair,
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Military History in Paulding County
By: Mark Holtsberry John Irvin Swisher was born July 3, 1893, in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of George M.
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Antwerp Chamber Names Jan Reeb as 2026 Gem of the Year
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce has selected longtime resident Jan Reeb as the recipient of the 2026 Gem of the
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1st Annual Gospel Fest under the Tent
On Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. the Oakwood Community Church and Melrose Community Church invite you to come
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The Compound Returns as Culinary Sponsor for 2026 Defiance Area Foundation Gala
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) is pleased to announce that The Compound has returned as the Culinary Sponsor for the
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Koenig Speaks to Kiwanis
At its recent meeting, the Kiwanis Club welcomed Traci Koenig, Director of Paulding County LifeWise, as its guest speaker. Traci
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Student-Designed Banners Brighten Haviland During the Holiday Season
By: Lynsey Pease During her Sophomore year at Wayne Trace High School, Madison Pease used her creativity and design skills
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Doctor in the Family!
Cassidy Kurita, daughter of Babette (Whitaker) and Makoto Kurita received her Doctorate degree from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She is
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Defiance Area Foundation Grant Supports Growing St. John’s Food Pantry
The Defiance Area Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to the St. John’s Lutheran Food Pantry in Hicksville during its
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Cougars Break Through in Ninth to End Woodlan’s Tournament Run
WOODBURN, Ind. — For eight innings, the Woodlan Lady Warriors matched Central Noble pitch for pitch and inning for inning
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