Hands of Hope new ultrasound machine

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is thrilled to be utilizing a brand new ultrasound machine.  The previous machine is close to 10 years old. While still great quality, the board of directors decided to purchase a new one after being approached by Chris Bercaw. Bercaw is a Paulding County resident, and also the Knights of…

Museum is open during Fair Week

The John Paulding Historical Society will be open daily Monday through Saturday, June 12-17, during the Paulding County Fair. Hours will vary, so visitors are urged to look for the “Open” flag in front. The museum is located across from the county fairgrounds in Paulding. Admission is free. The historical society currently has two featured…

THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN

With the sponsorship of the Hicksville Day in the Park, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Hicksville, OH on Wednesday, June 14th, to the Hicksville Community Park located on N. Bryan St. with shows at 5:00 & 7:30 PM. C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 37 years. This authentic…

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Mathias Coplin was born in Antwerp, Ohio, January 15, 1891. The son of James L. Jr. born January 20, 1868 in Ohio, and Anna M. (Yenser) Coplin, born August 22, 1875 in Sandusky, Ohio. This couple was married July 13, 1890 in Paulding, Ohio. Three children were born into this marriage. Mathias…

Protect yourself from scams and fraudulent schemes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a list of 14 common fraud schemes on its “Scams and Safety”  web page, including credit card theft. The thief makes small purchases with your stolen credit card number and sees if they go through, if they do, then they hit your account for bigger purchases. You should…

MATT’S MISHAPS

“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” — Matt Celebrate the Fourth with Americans I have many memories of growing up and watching the fireworks for the Fourth of July while straining my neck upwards while sitting…