Council Unlocks $25,000 Challenge Grant for Cooper Lodge Project
The Black Swamp Area Council has successfully completed a matching campaign tied to a $25,000 challenge grant from the Defiance County
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Defiance Public Library MakerSpace Gifted New 3D Printer
An anonymous donor recently gifted a new, state-of-the-art 3D printer, along with a handheld Einstar 3D scanner, to the MakerSpace
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Kennerks Donate $25,000 to Support Local Veterans Through Canines for Valor Fund
The Defiance Area Foundation would like to recognize and sincerely thank Peter and Maureen Kennerk for their generous $25,000 donation
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Fairview FFA Celebrates Community Support and Success
By: Asia Brubaker On Saturday, the 21st, the Fairview FFA Chapter held its annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction. The
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Eight intersections to be converted to all-way stop in northwest Ohio
LIMA, Ohio (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will convert eight intersections to
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Van Wert’s First UM Preschool Announces Open House & Registration
For over 50 years, First United Methodist Church Preschool has been a pillar of early childhood education in downtown Van
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Paulding County Area Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Village of Payne EMS for Life-Saving CPR Machine
The Paulding County Area Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 grant awarded to the Village of Payne Emergency Medical
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Museum Speakers Bring ‘Zombie History’ Preview to Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Kim Sutton and Melinda Krick from the Paulding County History Museum for an engaging and
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County Wrestlers Deliver Strong Performances at Defiance Sectional
By: Carrie Kimmel Girls wrestling programs from across the county made their presence known at the sectional tournament hosted February
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Paulding Claims Sectional Wrestling Title; Etter Leads County with Championship Win
By: Carrie Kimmel The sectional wrestling tournament at Lima Central Catholic delivered a full day of high‑level competition, with the
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Donates to Hands of Hope Pregnancy Center
My Calvary Lutheran Church members from Antwerp recently collected items for the Hands of Hope Pregnancy Center in Paulding. Items
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ANTWERP SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS MEMBER TO REPLACE RECKER
The Antwerp Board of Education met Tues. Feb. 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the BOE Room. The meeting began with
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VWHS Announces New CEO Coordinator
Van Wert, Ohio — The Career Education Opportunity (CEO) Program is celebrating its 10th year at Van Wert High School,
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