Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees approved the 2022 operating and capital budget at the meeting held on November 10, 2021. Total operating revenues were budgeted at $45.7 million, and capital improvements were $7.5 million. About $2.3 million in capital credits retirements were also approved, which current and former members will see in December.…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce spotlight for December is GenFed Credit Union, 5350 Co Rd 424, Antwerp, Ohio. The Antwerp Branch of the GenFed Credit Union is managed by Heather Matusiak. Heather is also the Branch Manager of the Bryan location. This credit union is the only one in Paulding County. GenFed Financial Credit Union is…
The John Paulding Historical Society has announced winners of its recent Festival of Trees and the dates and theme for next year’s event. The 26th Festival of Trees ran Nov. 5-13 with about 1,000 people attending. Kathy Sanderson and Martha Baughman’s tree won the prize for most closely following the theme, “All Aboard the JPH…
This week PCBW brings you discussion about Paulding County’s oldest manufacturing business, Baughman Tile, pioneers in the drainage industry. Listen to Vice President and Director of Sales Eric Baughman and Production Manager Doug Etzler to learn how the business has survived five generations by treating the workforce as family and the adjustments that have been…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is looking for professional individuals to run for the board of trustees and help shape the strategic direction of the co-op. Three seats are up for re-election within Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC)’s territory. The upcoming 2022 election will be for districts 2, 4, and 5: • District 2: Seat held…
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) hosted a roundtable with members of the propane and natural gas industry from Ohio for a discussion to examine the current challenges facing the home heating industry. The representatives from the natural gas and propane industries discussed with the Congressman topics that include labor, supply chains, supply and demand, government regulations,…
The Paulding County Carnegie Library Children’s Room is excited to announce their upcoming program “Visit the North Pole”, Santa will make his annual arrival on Thursday, December 9 from 5-7 pm. He is also bringing one of his real live reindeer for you to see. Along with visiting Santa and his reindeer the Children’s Room…
Oakwood Elementary held a “Share Your Passion” Day on Monday, November 22nd. Many adults from the community came in to share their passion as the students have been learning about people who pursue a passion in their “7 Mindsets” lessons. Along with Alex and Sadie above, Jaci and Laurie Schlatter with first grader, Preston Schlatter brought…
At Thanksgiving time, the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry and its Board wish to express gratitude for all of the gifts from the community. The mission of the Pantry is to eliminate food insecurity in Paulding County. It does so by providing food and basic personal care items to the people who live here. But…
At the November 8th meeting, New Haven Lions Club Pres. Pdg Don Cooper presented a check for $500.00 to mr. Tom Kneller, director of the food bank.
The weather was chilly, but the people were excited to return in person for the 14th installment of the Cooper Farms Turkey Trot 5K this year. More than 200 runners and walkers came together to raise $2,000 for Everheart Hospice. After taking a year off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of Cooper…
The Wayne Trace volleyball team held its awards banquet recently with several girls receiving special honors. Those receiving special awards included (L-R) Kaitlin Slade (defensive most valuable player), Gracie Shepherd (offensive most valuable player, second team GMC, first team District VII), Harper Myers (most improved varsity) and Abbie Stoller (coaches award, captain). Other special award…
Antwerp started its 2021-2022 boys high school basketball season Friday night and the Archers rolled to a 65-37 win over visiting Delphos St. John’s in Paulding County. The blue and white seized control in the opening stanza, scoring 26 points in the opening eight minutes to grab an early 26-5 lead. Both teams struggled to…
