Community

For the first time in many years, Christmas lights will shine again at the firehouse in the Village of Cecil

Paulding County Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, November 26, to officially launch its Fitness Center Expansion Project. Due

Payne Chamber would like to spotlight the new owner of Bowman’s Drive-In (formerly Denning’s Drive-In). Ryan Bowman purchased the business

By: Angel Steiner The historic brick home at 112 E. River Street, long known in the community as the “Bazali

OAKWOOD, OH: Roy Mason, Jr., age 83, of Oakwood, OH, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on

By: Mark Holtsberry  John Marconi Jacobs was born September 7, 1886 in Paulding Township. The son of Marconi Pettit born

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker “Mary had a little lamb” wasn’t just a nursery rhyme—it was a real 9-year-old

richGive thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever — he provided every turkey and ham

Squanto. Not exactly a household name but a name we all heard in grade school. He helped the pilgrims, and

By: Ron Burt During their 2025 Awards Gathering the four Oakshade Raceway Track Champions were crowned this past Saturday afternoon.

Defiance College has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Defiance Area Foundation’s (DAF) Community Fund as part of the

Ignite Academy has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the Defiance Area Foundation’s fall 2025 grant cycle. The funding will

The Kiwanis of Paulding visited the annual Festival of Trees this week at the Paulding County History Museum, celebrating one