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CommunityElectionLegal
March 31, 2026 News Submissions

Libertarian Christopher Elder Announces Bid for Ohio’s 82nd House District

Christopher Elder declared his candidacy for State Representative in Ohio’s 82nd District, representing Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert Counties, and a

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CommunityNot For Profit
March 30, 2026 News Submissions

Pink Out Katie’s Cancer Benefit Set for April 18 in Antwerp

ANTWERP – A community-wide benefit to support local resident Katie Gaisford and her family will be held on Saturday, April

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Obituaries
March 30, 2026 News Submissions

Donald E. Benschneider

PAYNE, OH: Donald E. Benschneider, 86, of Payne, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home. Don was

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ColumnsMark Holtsberry
March 30, 2026 News Submissions

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Dennis Orda Thrasher was born March 10, 1885, in Indiana, the son of James N. Thrasher, born

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ColumnsPennies for Your Thoughts
March 29, 2026 News Submissions

THE SCHOOLHOUSE BLIZZARD

Penny for  your Thoughts by: Nancy Whitaker The day was January 12, 1888. The place was the Upper Midwest of

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Columns
March 29, 2026 News Submissions

Daydreamer

Dotting My Teas By: Marlene Oxender  As a child, I did a fair amount of daydreaming. The subject of my

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ChurchesColumns
March 29, 2026 News Submissions

INSIDE OUT 

1st Samuel 16:7 (NIV) states: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for

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Columns
March 28, 2026 News Submissions

The Kiss

A story that was written a long time ago but never published. Back at the turn of the century there

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ColumnsSports
March 28, 2026 News Submissions

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt This is part 3 of my series on area racetracks. This week I’ll cover local speedways that

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CommunitySchool
March 27, 2026 News Submissions

WAYNE TRACE ROBOTICS CLASS COMPETES AT BGSU

On March 12, 2026, the Wayne Trace CTE Robotics Class participated in the NORTech Robotics Competition at Bowling Green State

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BusinessCommunity
March 27, 2026 News Submissions

Feasby speaks to Kiwanis

Audrey Feasby was the featured presenter at this week’s Kiwanis meeting, appearing as a guest of member Harvey Hyman. Feasby,

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CommunityEntertainmentNot For ProfitSchool
March 27, 2026 News Submissions

Queen Jubilee 51 Pageant Set for March 27 in Van Wert

On Friday, March 27, 4 young women will vie for the title of Queen Jubilee 51 during the Van Wert

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CommunitySchoolSports
March 26, 2026 News Submissions

Paulding School Board Recognizes Athletes, Approves Staffing and Policy Updates

Paulding Exempted Village Schools  Board of Education Meeting Summary Meeting Date: March 17, 2026 Guests and Public Participation PHS Athletes

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