The Paulding County Republican Central Committee met on Thursday October 7 to appoint a new County Commissioner at the Black Swamp Center. “Jerry Zielke, Chairman said we had eleven outstanding individuals who submitted resumes. After much discussion the committee voted in open session and the majority winner was Michael L Weible who lives with his…
Jason Landers, Antwerp Football announcer, read the following before the football game on Friday evening as a tribute to Jessica Thornell, who tragically lost her life. “Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Antwerp Local Schools, I will ask you to join in a moment of silence in memory of Antwerp Freshman, Jess Thornell. This past…
By: Carter Manz, Paulding FFA Reporter On Tuesday, September 21st, 24 Paulding FFA students attended the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio. There were hundreds of booths for the students to visit so they could learn more about the many different businesses in agriculture. There were also field demonstrations for the students to watch which…
The Antwerp Day in the Park was a huge success this year. The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce decided to make a donation to the 4-H groups that helped at Day in the Park. The check presented by Mandy Miller to help support the Youth Leadership Building is given to Michael Schweinsberg.
The John Paulding historical society started an annual event many years ago and the tradition continues. The Festival of Trees started with only a few trees but over the years has grown into a showcase of beautiful trees, displays, memory tree , delicious food and a time to revisit old friends and make new friends. …
Indiana Wild is a Woodburn business, inspiring live animal conservation through outreach education programs. Indiana Wild believes that forming a positive, tactile, emotional connection with animals in an educational setting will foster a foundation of conservation and a love of wild things. Indiana Wild also believes that animals are not simply a natural or scientific part…
Paulding Middle School student, Jack Schweller, scored a perfect score on his seventh-grade state math test in the spring. Shown in the picture giving Jack his award is Paulding Middle School seventh-grade math teacher Tanya Rickenberg. Shown receiving the award is Paulding Middle School student Jack Schweller.
By: Lisa Nicely A warning about the state of the nation’s economy was given during the Paulding County Republican Party’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner banquet on Saturday. Stephen Moore, economist and author of Trumponomics, was the keynote speaker at the event. The banquet also featured several candidates running for office, as well as a moment of silence…
Antwerp pulled a big win over county rival, Wayne Trace, as they picked up their first win since 2008 against the Raiders. The Archers started strong with Carson Altimus on a 14 yard rush and Stephon Walker kicking successfully in the point after, leaving Antwerp ahead 7-0 at the end of the first period. In…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce spotlight for September is Leinard Mobile Home Park at 103 Frank Leinard Parkway Co Rd 424 Antwerp, Ohio. The mobile home park has been a stable center in the Antwerp community for many years. The farm ground on which the mobile home park stands today was first farm ground that…
A new federal grant awarded to the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will support and enhance several initiatives that address farm stress in Ohio. In partnership with Ohio State University Extension, training will be provided to mental health and other health care professionals in Ohio on the unique stressors and factors that influence agricultural producers,…
Auglaize Canoe & Kayak will be adding a fall season to their incredible summer schedule this year. The Auglaize Corn Maze and pumpkin patch has been opened to add to the already great line-up of events and activities hosted annually on the Weller Farm. This fall is the grand opening of Paulding County’s first corn…
