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Paulding Middle School is utilizing the 7-Mindsets curriculum to address the social and emotional needs of students. Each unit revolves around a specific theme students can apply to their lives. This unit’s theme was We Are Connected. Shown in the picture are Paulding Middle School’s Passion First Mindset Motivators.
Ann’s Bright Beginnings daycare children enjoyed making a Christmas headband full of shining lights recently. It reminded us how we are all shining lights in our families and in our circle of friends. Shown here from the left are: Colton Barajas, Cayden Barajas, Savannah Coil, Lexi Sunderman and Hadley Mohr.
Antwerp Local School recently donated over $1,000 to Christmas for Kids after a friendly competition involving the teachers. Students could put money into teacher bins, and the “winning” teacher had to kiss a pig. To help generate more funds, third grade teacher Jared Eklund agreed to wear lipstick when kissing the pig if students reached…
By: Carter Manz, Paulding FFA Reporter On December 4th, four members of the Paulding FFA chapter competed at the state food science contest and one member competed in the state job interview contest. The food science team was made of Paige Jones, Carter Manz, Jamy Hunt, and Ally Jo Merriman. Paige Jones competed in the…
The Voice will crown the Season 21 Vocal Champion. The popular acoustic pop trio, Girl Named Tom, is one step away from being declared the winner. The three siblings cracked the top five acts on the NBC singing competition. Girl Named Tom is the first trio to make it to the finals in the history of…
VFW Post 587 of Paulding has donated $1,000 to the John Paulding Historical Society. The museum’s collection includes military uniforms, photographs, equipment, flags and other memorabilia. Here, historical society treasurer Patti Boundy, accepts the donation from Dan Wilder, a VFW post director. The society, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, greatly appreciates the contribution.
Paulding VFW Post 587 members have been very generous in assisting with community needs this holiday season. Recently the VFW donated $500 to the Paulding County Opportunity Center. Money donated will be used toward Christmas dinners and gifts for the students. The Paulding County Opportunity School encompasses students from Antwerp Local Schools, Paulding Exempted Village Schools…
The Paulding County Business Advisory Council held their Q4 meeting here at the OSU Extension Building today, on the campus of the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The event is facilitated by the Paulding County Economic Development office. Representatives from the all three county schools and Vantage Career Center made presentations to the business community attendees. Each…
Ivy Pennington, 7 year old daughter of Josh and Jessica Pennington of Paulding recently was crowned Mega Highpoint Supreme and given the title of “Little Miss Northwest Ohio” by America’s Best Pageant. Ivy will be advancing to America’s Best National Pageant, which will be held September 9-11, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where she will…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently completed its annual workplace fundraiser for United Way of Paulding County, raising $8,932. Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, a long-time partner of United Way, looks for fun and creative ways to engage its employees to support the local non-profit. One of their favorite ways to gather their employees together is to…
The Division VI and VII All-Ohio Football teams were announced this past week by Ohio Prep Sportswritrs Association. Three local student athletes were awarded this honor right here in Paulding County! Antwerp seniors Hayden Wagner (3rd team Linebacker); Jagger Landers (3rd Team Defensive Line) and Kaden Recker (Honorable Mention Defensive Back) were recipients of this…
COLUMBUS – As a result of a laboratory reporting backlog, the 24-hour daily case counts change will be artificially inflated on Dec. 14, 15, and 16. The exact number will be reflected in a disclaimer on the dashboard each day, and will not be finalized until all laboratory files are processed. The backlog of approximately…
