Steven E. “Steve” Nickols
PAULDING, OH: Steven E. “Steve” Nickols, age 57, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at his mother’s home surrounded
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Janet Ann Wirick
FORT WAYNE, IN: Janet Ann Wirick, 88, of Fort Wayne, IN, formerly of Paulding, OH, passed away on Friday, May
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MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY
By: Mark Holtsberry I found this fella to be very interesting… Edward Andrew Szabo was born on December 21, 1894,
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MINISTERING TO THE LORD
“Ministering to the Lord” refers to the act of serving, worshiping, and dedicating oneself to God. Often, we see God
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IT’S IN THE KISS
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Do you remember your first kiss? Was it a playful kiss? A peck
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The 1st Automobile
By: James Neuhouser The first production automobile was by Ford in 1902. Wrong. The first production automobile was made in
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The Left Turn
By: Ron Burt ANDERSON, Ind., May 20th Kody Swanson was honored as the #1 driver of 2025 by the National
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On May 12, the Antwerp Police Department received an alarm on S. Erie St. On May 14, the Antwerp Police
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Defiance Area Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Ignite Academy for Mobile Welding Initiative
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) awarded a $10,000 grant to Ignite Academy during the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle through the
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Paulding Exempted Village Schools Honors Retirees and Longtime Staff at Annual Appreciation Breakfast
PEVS held their annual staff appreciation and recognition breakfast on May 20. Those being recognized for their service to PEVS
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Andres O’Neil & Lowe Insurance Agency Earns Auto-Owners Sapphire Agency Award
Andres O’Neil & Lowe Insurance Agency is proud to announce it has received the Auto-Owners Insurance Sapphire Agency Award, the
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Paulding County History Museum Announces 2026 Quilt Show
The Paulding County History Museum is excited to announce its 2026 Quilt Show, continuing a cherished local tradition celebrating the
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