Category: Community

West speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Bob West (Area Environment and Public Affairs Manager, Holcim) as the guest speaker at the April 11, 2024, club meeting. Bob came at the invitation of Kristen Schilt (Office Manager, Paulding County Economic Development). Bob spoke to the Kiwanians about Holcim and some of the…

Charloe Sno-Cone Changes Ownership, Looking to Expand

The Charloe Sno-Cone, located at 10768 Rd 171, has recently changed ownership.  Daniel and Dimare Dunlap have purchased the building and business and hope to grow the business.  They have also named Cannina Lewis as the Operations Manager for the facility.   The business had a soft opening over Easter weekend.  The goal for the…

PC Workshop Enters Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

By: Angel Steiner It’s no secret that PC Workshop in Paulding Ohio is making is mark on the map in redefining the limits of individuals with disabilities in our communities. From the daily programming they offer their clients to the extracurriculars and outreach programs they do to operating the Limitless retail store in downtown Paulding,…

Reservations Open for “Gladys in Wonderland”

Reservations opened Monday, April 1st for members and Wednesday, April 3rd to the public for Off Stage Productions’ next dinner theatre show “Gladys in Wonderland”, a two-act comedy written by Rosemary Frisino Toohey.  Show dates are April 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Saturday and Sunday performances will be dinner theatre shows.…

Museum accepting art show entries starting April 23

John Paulding Historical Museum in Paulding invites artists to submit their artwork for Celebration of Arts and Artists of Paulding County exhibit from May 21 through June 25. This year’s event will feature drawings – including pastels, pen & ink, pencil/graphite, colored pencils and charcoal. The show is open to current and former Paulding County…

2024 PASS 24-Hour Basketball Marathon

The 44th Annual P.A.S.S. 24-Hour Basketball Marathon took place last weekend. There are still a few invoices out, but it is estimated that the proceeds will net over $7,200.00 for this year’s Marathon. Money raised helps to fund the Paulding Area Support Society. Their mission is to help disabled individuals with medical assistance as well…

Ann’s Bright Beginners welcome caterpillars

Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers have welcomed live caterpillars into the classroom. We can’t wait to watch them grow and turn into butterflies! While waiting, we made a caterpillar out of our names! Looking for summer care?  Call 419-399-KIDS (5437). Shown above with our name caterpillars are from left: Henry Ferguson, Johanna Federighi, Gatlin Gerschutz, and Ava Coy.

Antwerp Students received All-Ohio Student Leadership Award

All-Ohio Student Leadership Award from the Ohio Association of Student Leaders. This award is given to students who represent a standard of excellence that puts them above the crowd. Their leadership and guidance have brought new direction, insight, and imagination into Antwerp High School. In addition, their presence has made the difference because of their…

Defiance Moose Lodge Donates to Local Organizations

Congratulations to the Spanish class students from Defiance High School who went on the Costa Rica trip during spring break this year. The Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 has granted them $1000 to help cover the trip cost. Pictured receiving the grant (L to R) are Jenna Gibson – Spanish teacher at Defiance High School, Katherine…

AgCredit Distributes $22 Million Patronage Dividend to Borrower-Owners

AgCredit – one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders for farmers, rural homeowners and agribusiness – announced that it will distribute $22 million to its borrower-owners through its patronage program. Each year, AgCredit’s Board of Directors reviews the cooperative’s net income and determines how much to return to the cooperative’s borrower-owners in the form of patronage.…

Paulding FFA Host Tractor Safety Day!

By: Staci Miller, Paulding Ag Education Teacher In honor of National Ag Day which was March 19th, the Paulding FFA planned a Tractor Safety day to educate youth about tractors and farm equipment. The Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual Tractor Drive-in day on Friday, March 24th to celebrate National Ag Day. The chapter felt…

Kiwanis Club of Paulding Hosts Community Luncheon

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County had the honor of welcoming multiple guests to the April 4, 2024, meeting which was their inaugural Community Luncheon. The group heard from Matt Miller, the club’s Secretary, and Erica Noggle, its President. Matt delved into the origins of Kiwanis and shed light on its significance within Paulding County.…

Shepherd competes in college rowing event

Gracie Shepherd, a Wayne Trace graduate in 2023, is a member of the University of Kansas women’s rowing team and recently participated in her first competition as a member of the Jayhawks squad. Kansas took part in the Sunshine State Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, on Friday and Saturday with the team posting a sixth-place finish…