Ruth Meets Johnny

Some years ago we had a gentleman that walked the Grabill Fair parade, and also walked downtown portraying the legendary Johnny Appleseed. He looked more like Johnny Appleseed, then Johnny himself, except for his overalls sticking out underneath his gunny sack. (Toga.) I ran across a picture of him recently and memories flooded back of…

Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Sponsors 1st Chocolate Walk

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor a Chocolate Walk at 13 Antwerp businesses. On Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. begin your evening at the Leland Smith Insurance business to acquire your registered punchcard which will list all the participating Antwerp businesses. Businesses participating include Petals and Vines, &Junque, Oasis…

26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine & Hobby Show

The Machinist Group of Northeast Indiana invites you to attend the 26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine and Hobby Show on October 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This year’s show has a new venue,  the pavilion at Monroeville Community Park in Monroeville, Indiana (421 Monroe St, Monroeville Indiana). This is a truly…

Hicksville Rotary Club Presents Challenge To Community

At the 09/26/23 Hicksville vs. Paulding Volleyball game, Pat King from The Hicksville Rotary Club Foundation was present to offer a challenge to the local community members and businesses in support of the planned Hicksville Splash Pad.  The Hicksville Rotary Club is donating up to $35,000 in matching funds.  Any individual or entity that donates…

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Herman Delmore Fuller was born in Oakwood, Ohio, December 14, 1887. The son of Alexander F. born December 13,1857 and Eveline (Burt) Fuller born April 2, 1867 in Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio. They were married July 3, 1886 in Paulding. From this couple’s marriage they had two children, Herman and…