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ColumnsMark Holtsberry
March 3, 2025 News Submissions

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry Oswald Theodore Schmidt was born January 3, 1899, in Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio, Oswald was the son

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ColumnsPennies for Your Thoughts
March 2, 2025 News Submissions

REMEMBER THE TITANIC

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker One of the worst tragedy’s happened on April 15, 1912.  We have all heard

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ChurchesColumns
March 2, 2025 News Submissions

Who/What I Am in Christ

I am reigning in life by Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17) I am not looking at the things that are seen,

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Columns
March 1, 2025 News Submissions

What’s a Fruitcake?

Dotting My Teas By: Marlene Oxender My ten-year-old grandson Deano recently walked past my desk while I was finishing a

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BusinessCommunity
March 1, 2025 News Submissions

Supporting Local Vehicle Repair Shops: Why Your Neighborhood Mechanic Deserves Your Business

As West Bend Printing & Publishing embarks on 20 years in business, we have taken some time to reflect on

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BusinessCommunityNot For Profit
February 28, 2025 News Submissions

Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau Receives $25,275 Grant for Holiday Firetruck Display

The Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau’s (DDVB) Holiday Decorating Committee has been awarded a generous grant of $25,275 from the

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CommunityNature
February 27, 2025 News Submissions

ODNR Announces Improvements at Harrison Lake State Park

The North and South Campgrounds at Harrison Lake State Park are set to undergo a transformation, with improvements designed to

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CommunitySchool
February 27, 2025 News Submissions

Paulding HS January Students of the Month

PHS January Students of the Month are: From L to R is: Freshman: Addison Arend; Sophomore: Myrriah Manz; Junior: Blake Rhonehouse; Senior:

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BusinessCommunityNot For Profit
February 26, 2025 News Submissions

Banks speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Chris Banks, (Owner of CCBanks Productions, Antwerp, OH), as the

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CommunitySchool
February 26, 2025 News Submissions

Wayne Trace Students Featured in Two Art Shows 

Two big art shows featuring Wayne Trace students opened this past weekend.  Lore, a multigenerational exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center

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CommunitySchoolSports
February 26, 2025 News Submissions

Archers Earn First GMC Win

The Antwerp Archers picked up their first Green Meadows Conference win of the season as the blue and white recorded

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BusinessCommunityEntertainment
February 26, 2025 News Submissions

2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash 

Three Antwerp businesses will be hosting the 2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash in what they  consider the “ultimate Antwerp triathlon”. 

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CommunityEntertainment
February 26, 2025 News Submissions

Hicksville Freshman Katherine Green wins Miss Central Ohio Teen

Local teenager Katherine Green, age 15, won Miss Central Ohio’s Teen at the Canzani Center at CCAD in Columbus on

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