Category: Community

This week on PCBW:Back wall Archery

Join us this week on Paulding County Business Weekly as we hear from Thomas Cameron, the founder and owner of Back Wall Archery. Starting as a passion for archery, Thomas has turned his love for the sport and its respective equipment into a successful business! Listen to this week’s PCBW episode to learn more about…

PAULDING COUNTY SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024

By: Caroline Wells Longardner This Eclipse is expected to begin in this area approximately 1:54 p.m. and last until 4:25 p.m. The total Solar Eclipse will be from approximately 3:09 p.m. to 3:13 p.m. The Northern limit (line) of the total solar eclipse April 8, 2024 will go thru Paulding Co., thru Bowling Green, and…

Klopfenstein, Brennan Introduce Bill Permitting Patriotic Organizations in Schools

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) introduced legislation that requires schools to allow U.S. Title 36, which permits patriotic organizations to provide information to students. Patriotic organizations covered by this legislation include the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, Civil Air Patrol, Boys and Girls Club of America, and others. “These…

Area Student(s) Selected As Top 10 Students At Ball State University

Top 10 of Ball State University’s third annual “Top 100 Students” list. This award recognizes 100 outstanding undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Students applied for the honor directly on…

Bittersweet Inn offers Paulding County Lodging

The Bittersweet Inn is a five-room bed and breakfast facility located at 940 West Wayne Street, in Paulding Ohio 45879 and is open for business.   As discussion continues to take place about the potential for a new hotel venue in Paulding County, it is important to know that this facility exists today and is…

Fawcett speaks to Heritage Lions Club

Beth Ann Fawcett of Energized by Ebony spoke to the Heritage Lions last night. She explained that she adopted 4 ½ year-old Ebony after her cancer had gone into remission. But the cancer returned about a year later, and Ms. Fawcett cared for Ebony until she passed away at age 9. Ebony had a delightful…

Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 Distributes Grants

Congratulations to Children’s Lantern for the $1000 grant awarded from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant was received for the Children’s Lantern’s recent Luau Gala which brought in over $19,000! What tremendous support from the community! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Tonya Briseno – Family Care Coordinator at Children’s Lantern; Stacy McCartney –…

4-H Camp Palmer Prepares for 77th Season!

To open and prepare the grounds at 4-H Camp Palmer, we need volunteer help. Does your club or organization need a service project? An adult must accompany youth ages 8-15 years of age. Please be prepared to bring your own rakes, and work gloves. The clean-up morning is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 8:30…

JPHS Spring Tea scheduled for May 11

Plans are in place for JPHS’ annual Spring tea. The tea will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The museum is already being readied for an exhibit showcasing vintage clothing Ages 12 and older are welcome to attend. Because last year’s event sold out, those interested in attending are encouraged to contact early. Contact…

Caring & Sharing Food Pantry ON THE MOVE!

At 318 N. Walnut Street in Paulding, the new building of the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is nearly ready for business. Shelving (some from the old building, some purchased and some donated) is being assembled in the new market and stockroom. Here’s the schedule of events for the next two weeks: • April 1-9…

RUSCHEL SPEAKS TO KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Shannon Ruschel (Director, WMEA of Paulding County) as the guest speaker at the March 28, 2024, club meeting. Shannon is a fellow Kiwanian and spoke to the group about the WMEA Program, how it has evolved over the years, and what future programming may look…