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CommunityEntertainment
February 12, 2026 News Submissions

Barefoot in the Park Brings Big Laughs to the Van Wert Civic Theatre Stage

By: Dave Mosier Van Wert Civic Theatre is bringing one of playwright Neil Simon’s biggest hit to the local stage,

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BusinessCommunityNot For Profit
February 11, 2026 News Submissions

Fort Defiance Players Receive $10,842 DAF Grant for Auditorium Safety Upgrade

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) would like to congratulate the Fort Defiance Players for receiving a $10,842 grant received during

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Obituaries
February 11, 2026 News Submissions

Eugene B. “Gene” Weidenhamer

DEFIANCE, OH: Eugene B. “Gene” Weidenhamer, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home, surrounded by

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BusinessCommunity
February 11, 2026 News Submissions

Paulding Putnam announces 2026 work plan, investing $8.4M in electric system reliability upgrades

PAULDING, OH — Paulding Putnam, an electric and internet cooperative serving nearly 14,000 members across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio,

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BusinessCommunityHistoryNot For Profit
February 11, 2026 News Submissions

PAULDING COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING POSTPONED

The John Paulding Historical Society, now known as the Paulding County History Museum, is undergoing extensive renovations in the kitchen

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ChurchesCommunity
February 10, 2026 News Submissions

Branch Christian Fellowship to Host Free Marriage Seminar

Branch Christian Fellowship will hold it’s annual marriage seminar on February 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the

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CommunitySchoolSports
February 10, 2026 News Submissions

Paulding Wrestlers at Lima Invitational & Toledo Start Invite

LIMA — The Paulding Panthers varsity boys wrestling team competed Saturday, January 31, at the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbird Invitational,

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CommunitySchoolSports
February 9, 2026 News Submissions

Lady Panthers Earn GMC Title IN Contested Match

The Paulding Lady Panthers celebrated Senior Night in championship fashion Thursday night February 5th at The Jungle, defeating the Fairview

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BusinessCommunity
February 9, 2026 News Submissions

Antwerp Chamber Welcomes Raised At Home

Raised at Home officially celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 6, welcoming community members to

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ColumnsMark Holtsberry
February 9, 2026 News Submissions

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry  Herbert William Stoller was born June 20, 1896, in Fairbury, Illinois. He was the son of John

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ColumnsPennies for Your Thoughts
February 8, 2026 News Submissions

ONLY THE NOSE KNOWS

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker This may be a silly question, but what is the worst thing or

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ChurchesColumns
February 8, 2026 News Submissions

FAITH COMETH BY HEARING

Romans 10:17 NKJV: “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” “Consequently, the word of

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Columns
February 7, 2026 News Submissions

Down On The Farm

February reminds me of two jobs on the farm, in the spring, that I thoroughly enjoyed. When the ground started

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