Johnny Applesauce

A legend, an oddball, a real man. He was dressed in a gunney sack, (toga,) a cooking pot on his head, and very little else. No shoes, no coat. The bottom of his feet were as thick as shoe leather. He looked odd to those who saw him, and he was unique. He was a…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt I will have coverage next week of the James Dean Classic for Gas City I-69 Speedway. At the time we are going to press only 9 points separate Justin Grant 2093 and Brady Bacon 2084. Kyle Cummins sits back a distant 3rd with 1966. Only 5 races left to decide the crown…

Paulding High School Class of 1958 Reunion

The Paulding High School class of 1958 recently held their 65th class reunion at the Paulding Pancake House and Restaurant.  There were 14 former classmates that gathered together for a time of fellowship and remembrances. Back Row: Betty (Fulk) Clark, John Kauser, Terry Mitchell, Shirley (Kupfersmith) Baldwin, John Mohr, Alice (Thomas) Lawson, Janice (Durre) Phlipot.…

Three Napoleon residents join Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club

Napoleon residents Colin Sabins, Brewer Sabins and Allison Boles joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club today after their safety belts saved them from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on state Route 191 in Williams County on July 22, 2023. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Rustun K. Schack, Defiance Post commander, presented them with…

Poll Workers Needed!

The Paulding County Board of Elections for Paulding County Ohio is in need of Poll Workers for the Wayne Trace polling district as well as the Antwerp polling district. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Poll Worker, please contact the Paulding County Board of Elections, 419-399-8230.