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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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ColumnsSports
February 7, 2026 News Submissions

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Most of the country has been struggling with weather and bitter cold but the 2026 racing season

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CommunitySchool
February 6, 2026 News Submissions

Purdue Fort Wayne’s Omnibus returns: Melissa Proctor 

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Atlanta Hawks executive and professional sports trailblazer Melissa Proctor will be the next presenter in the

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CommunityNature
February 6, 2026 News Submissions

42nd Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference Celebrates Success

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Learn about freshwater mussels, grassland birds, native bees, Tippecanoe darters, and more during the 42nd annual Ohio

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BusinessCommunityHealthNot For Profit
February 5, 2026 News Submissions

Mercy Health–Defiance Receives $1,500 DAF Grant for Defiance Pathways Hub

Mercy Health – Defiance has recently received a $1,500 grant for their Defiance Pathways Hub. This grant will cover the cost

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Obituaries
February 5, 2026 News Submissions

Deloris M. (Reinhart) Whirrett

PAULDING, OH: Deloris M. (Reinhart) Whirrett passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Vancrest of Payne.  She was born

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CommunityNot For ProfitSchoolSports
February 5, 2026 News Submissions

Defiance Moose Lodge Awards $1,000 Grant to Fairview Softball

Congratulations to Central Local Schools, Fairview Softball for receiving a $1,000 grant from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 this month. The

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CommunityHistory
February 4, 2026 News Submissions

1812 Officer & NCO Training Garrison

An 1812 Officer & NCO Training is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Old Fort on Spy Run

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Obituaries
February 4, 2026 News Submissions

Anna Marie Plummer

PAULDING, OH: Anna Marie Plummer, age 97, of Paulding, OH went to be with her Lord on February 2, 2026. 

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CommunityGeneral News
February 4, 2026 News Submissions

CHEPC Hosts Youth Cookie Bake-Off Focused on Food Science, Teamwork & Community Learning

Christian Home Educators of Paulding County (CHEPC) recently hosted a Cookie Bake-Off for local students at the Paulding County OSU Extension’s commercial

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